The Dental Economist Show

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Demias Pegues, CEO at Key Dental Management Solutions. Join them as they discuss the importance of employee engagement, optimizing patient acquisition, and data-driven strategies for consistent dental business growth.

Show Notes

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Demias Pegues, CEO at Key Dental Management Solutions. 

Join them as they discuss: 

  • The importance of employee engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Data-driven strategies for consistent growth 
  • Optimizing patient acquisition
  • The benefits of outsourcing call management
  • Leveraging technology to enhance patient experiences

Demias Pegues serves as the CEO of Key Dental Management Solutions, which manages, develops and acquires community orthodontic practices. His role involves overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the company, which focuses on managing dental practices and enhancing their operational efficiency. Before this, Demias worked as COO at Key Dental Management Solutions, and Chief Operating Officer at Great Lakes Dental Partners.

Episode Highlights:

10:32 - 13:30 -  Optimizing the Patient Funnel to Drive Growth

23:41 - 25:12 - Implementing the EOS System for Goal Tracking and Alignment

27:18 - 29:00 - Prioritizing Key Leadership Roles to Support Frontline Staff

34:16 - 36:00 - Leveraging Technology to Streamline Operations and Enhance Patient Autonomy

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What is The Dental Economist Show?

Hi, dental economists! I’m Mike Huffaker, and this is the Dental Economist Show, where you can join me and my guests in a conversation about the business of dentistry. Get ready to reconsider everything you think you know about growing your dental business as we exchange different ideas and meet at the intersection of profit and purpose.