The Dental Economist Show

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Chris Salierno, Chief Dental Officer at Tend. Join them as they discuss creating a culture of improvement and accountability, the value of effective communication, and the delicate balance between profitability and quality healthcare.

Show Notes

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Chris Salierno, Chief Dental Officer at Tend. 

Join them as they discuss: 

  • Creating a culture of improvement and accountability
  • The value of effective communication
  • The delicate balance between profitability and quality healthcare
  • The role of boards and investors in dental practices
  • Artificial intelligence in dentistry

Chris Salierno is Chief Dental Officer at Tend, one of the country's top-rated and in-demand dental practices. Since launching in 2019, they have provided care to over 100,000 patients across five major cities: New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta and Nashville. Chris is also the Chief Development Officer of Cellerant Consulting Group, and a writer at The Curious Dentist.

Episode Highlights:

02:09 - 05:20 - What is “Dental Done Differently”?

11:11 - 13:23 - Measuring and Understanding the Standard of Clinical Care

25:05 - 28:00 - Balancing Profit and Purpose

31:13 - 32:47 - Incorporating New Technology

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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.