The Doctor Avi Show

The Doctor Avi Show: Inside Modern DentistryDentistry is evolving — fast. Most people aren’t having honest conversations about it.Hosted by Dr. Avi Patel, this podcast brings together DSO leaders, solo practice owners, associates, and industry innovators to talk about what’s actually working in modern dentistry — from growth and retention to burnout, leadership, and influence.No fluff. No safe answers. Just real conversations about where the profession is headed — and how to position yourself to win.

The Doctor Avi Show is a education podcast hosted by Avi Patel, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Avi Patel hosts The Doctor Avi Show, a education show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  How to Scale a Dental Practice Like a Real Business | Matt Coggin

  Aug 12, 20261h 11mS1

  Matt Coggin did not come up through dentistry. He came up fixing businesses.He spent most of his career on mergers, integrations, and go-to-market work. He ran a specialty pharmaceutical business. Then he led the ortho and clear aligner businesses at Dentsply Sirona as Chief Strategy Officer. About three years ago he became CEO of Spear Education.When he looked at dental practices, he saw something familiar. Small businesses. Under 20 employees. And almost no one actually leading the business.That is the heart of this conversation.Matt breaks down the difference between working in your business and working on it. He explains why a dental practice runs like a supply chain, where ten saved seconds add up to real money. And he is honest about the trap that catches many owners: hire an associate to work less, and your profit per day can actually drop.In this episode:Why most practices have no one running the businessWorking in the business versus working on it, and why it mattersThe associate math nobody explains before you hireTreatment planning the full mouth, the skill Spear was built onHow a structured pathway moves an associate from $3,000 to $4,500 a dayWhy training and development is the priority most owners skipThis one is for practice owners, multi-location owners, and DSO leaders who want to grow without burning out. Associates thinking about ownership will get a clear look at what running the business really takes.Comment with your biggest takeaway. If you know an owner stuck working in their practice, send this their way.Follow Matt Coggin at @matthew.coggins and Spear Education at @speareducation.---Shoutout to our sponsors:SprintRay Midas: https://bit.ly/SprintRay-PodcastOrthoBrain: https://bit.ly/4vFk9OINeer: https://bit.ly/4vzRFG3Clear Aligner Advisor: https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/--- General DentistsIf you’re looking to implement clear aligners confidently and predictably:Free Training → https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/ DSOs & Group PracticesIf you’re exploring doctor activation, aligner adoption, or associate retention strategy:Learn more → https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/aligneradvantageAbout Dr. Avi: Dr. Avi Patel is a general dentist and founder of Clear Aligner Advisor. He works with solo practices and DSOs nationwide to bridge the gap between education and real-world execution — helping doctors grow with clarity and confidence.Connect with Dr. AviInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/doctor.aviLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-avi-patel-clearaligner-advisor/

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  Episode #14

  How To Operationalize clinical success for DSOs | Dr. Ray Scott

  Aug 5, 202652 minS1

  There is a "secret handshake" in dentistry. Dentists listen more to other dentists. Dr. Ray Scott has built his whole leadership career around that truth. His job, as he learned early from a mentor, is to be the translator. He takes what is happening at the chair and explains it to the operating team. Then he takes what the business needs and explains it back to the doctors. The organizations that do this well tend to succeed. The ones missing visible dental leadership in the C-suite tend to struggle. Dr. Ray has earned the right to say it. He grew a Texas group from 5 practices to 35, became Chief Dental Officer at American Dental Partners, stayed through the Heartland Dental acquisition, and now leads clinical operations at North American Dental Group. He spent 25 years at the chair before any of the titles. In this conversation he opens up about: Why DSOs got a bad name, and what part of it was earned The hidden cost of moving from clinician to executive Why he tells dental leaders to keep "their fingers wet" at the chair Giving doctors a voice again, and building real community inside a group How he vets a new program before bringing it to the organization He is honest about the hard parts too. Facing a board. Learning the numbers. Having "enough stomach lining" for the role. This is for dentists who want to lead, and for DSO leaders who want their clinical voice to be heard. Comment with your biggest takeaway. If you know a dentist facing this call, send it their way. Follow Dr. Scott on Instagram at @mrsjrdds or connect with him on LinkedIn at @m-ray-scott-dds. You can also follow North American Dental Group at @nadentalgroup. --- Shoutout to our sponsors: SprintRay Midas: https://bit.ly/SprintRay-Podcast OrthoBrain: https://bit.ly/4vFk9OI Neer: https://bit.ly/4vzRFG3 Clear Aligner Advisor: https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/ --- General DentistsIf you’re looking to implement clear aligners confidently and predictably:Free Training → https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/ DSOs & Group PracticesIf you’re exploring doctor activation, aligner adoption, or associate retention strategy:Learn more → https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/aligneradvantageAbout Dr. Avi: Dr. Avi Patel is a general dentist and founder of Clear Aligner Advisor. He works with solo practices and DSOs nationwide to bridge the gap between education and real-world execution — helping doctors grow with clarity and confidence.Connect with Dr. AviInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/doctor.aviLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-avi-patel-clearaligner-advisor/

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  Episode #13

  How to Buy a Dental Practice (What Nobody Warns You About) | Dr. Donnie Wiggin

  Jul 29, 202638 minS1

  Dr. Donnie Wiggins worked at seven practices in his first year out of residency. Then he bought his own. This is how he decided he was ready, and what he learned once the keys were in his hand. We get into the real parts of practice ownership. Why acquiring a practice means acquiring someone else's problems. How he picked a location by the type of dentistry he wanted to do and the economics of the area. Why "ready" is a decision you make, not a place you arrive at. Donnie also shares how he uses AI to run the business. He feeds it his numbers and works through the margins with it, like a second brain. That is what led him to stop outsourcing his media and start building a team instead. We cover the part most owners get wrong. Pouring into your associates and your team is not a cost. It is the unlock for scale. As he puts it, your team needs to eat before you do. You will also hear about Cyber, the materials company he started in dental school. If you are an associate thinking about ownership, this one is for you. Comment your biggest question about buying a practice below, and follow for more conversations like this. Find Donnie at BondDentalStudios.com / @bonddentalstudios and @donniedental on Instagram. --- Shoutout to our sponsors: SprintRay Midas: https://bit.ly/SprintRay-Podcast OrthoBrain: https://bit.ly/4vFk9OI Neer: https://bit.ly/4vzRFG3 Clear Aligner Advisor: https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/ --- General DentistsIf you’re looking to implement clear aligners confidently and predictably: Free Training → https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/ DSOs & Group PracticesIf you’re exploring doctor activation, aligner adoption, or associate retention strategy: Learn more → https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/aligneradvantageAbout Dr. Avi: Dr. Avi Patel is a general dentist and founder of Clear Aligner Advisor. He works with solo practices and DSOs nationwide to bridge the gap between education and real-world execution — helping doctors grow with clarity and confidence. Connect with Dr. AviInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/doctor.aviLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-avi-patel-clearaligner-advisor/

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  Episode #12

  Are DSOs Actually Bad? A Dentist Partner Responds | Dr. Kush Parikh

  Jul 23, 20261h 10mS1

  Dr. Kush graduated top of his class at Temple. He says his career looked almost exactly like what he pictured in dental school. In this episode we get into how that happens on purpose, not by luck. We talk about the habits underneath it. Waking up early. Treating time like the one currency you cannot get back. Surrounding yourself with different kinds of people, not just five sharks, so you grow in more than one direction. Kush also makes the case for structure. Dental school gives you a clear path. The day you graduate, that structure disappears. He explains why group models and good onboarding are actually good for young dentists, and why he took a pay cut at his first job to get real mentorship. Then we get into his jump from associate to partner in a six-office group, the owner mindset he built before he was an owner, and the part of ownership nobody warns you about. We also cover the mantra in his bio, be better than you were yesterday, and where he sees dental mentorship going in five years. If you are early in your career and figuring out your path, comment your biggest takeaway below and follow for more. Find Kush at @smilesbykush and Smile Culture Dental on Instagram and TikTok. --- Shoutout to our sponsors: SprintRay Midas: https://bit.ly/SprintRay-Podcast OrthoBrain: https://bit.ly/4vFk9OI Neer: https://bit.ly/4vzRFG3 Clear Aligner Advisor: https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/ --- General DentistsIf you’re looking to implement clear aligners confidently and predictably: Free Training → https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/ DSOs & Group PracticesIf you’re exploring doctor activation, aligner adoption, or associate retention strategy: Learn more → https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/aligneradvantageAbout Dr. Avi: Dr. Avi Patel is a general dentist and founder of Clear Aligner Advisor. He works with solo practices and DSOs nationwide to bridge the gap between education and real-world execution — helping doctors grow with clarity and confidence. Connect with Dr. AviInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/doctor.aviLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-avi-patel-clearaligner-advisor/

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  Episode #11

  She Couldn’t Practice Dentistry Anymore. Here's What Happened Next | Dr. Mariz Tanious

  Jul 10, 202642 minS1

  What happens when a dentist can no longer practice?In this episode of The Dr. Avi Show, Dr. Avi Patel sits down with Dr. Mariz Tanious, Chief Dental Officer at Affinity Dental, to discuss an unexpected career pivot that transformed her perspective on dentistry, leadership, and the future of DSOs.After being diagnosed with arthritis, Dr. Mariz Tanious was forced to step away from clinical dentistry. Rather than leaving the profession, she found a new way to make an impact—leading quality management and clinical excellence across large dental organizations.In this conversation, they discuss:• Why dental school doesn't prepare you for the realities of practice.• Student loans, burnout, and financial pressure in dentistry.• The importance of mentorship and continuous learning.• What Chief Dental Officers actually do (and why no one trains them).• The biggest challenges facing DSOs today.• Why conferences need more honest conversations and less surface-level content.• How AI is changing dentistry—and what it takes to implement it successfully.Whether you're a dental student, associate, practice owner, or DSO leader, this episode offers an honest look at career growth, leadership, and building a profession through collaboration instead of competition.Shoutout to our sponsors:SprintRay Midas: https://bit.ly/SprintRay-PodcastOrthoBrain: https://bit.ly/4vFk9OINeer: https://bit.ly/4vzRFG3Connect with Clear Aligner Advisor: https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/Connect with Dr. Mariz Tanious : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariz-tanious-dds/

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