Episode #85
DIGRN Presents: The Independent Dental Practice Podcast - Guest: Dr. Nathan Ideus
Episode Title Dr. Nathan Ideus: Building and Growing a Private Dental Practice in Topeka Description Dr. Sonny Spera talks with Dr. Nathan Ideus about going from associate to independent practice owner, learning the business side of dentistry, growing his practice, and building a strong, flexible dental team. Highlights Dr. Ideus shares lessons from purchasing his practice, expanding from five to 11 operatories, navigating PPOs, tracking practice numbers, hiring for growth, and using cross-training to keep the office running efficiently. Personal Passions Outside dentistry, Dr. Ideus enjoys ultimate Frisbee, fishing, attending sporting events, spending time with his family, and volunteering with the Kansas Mission of Mercy. Podcast Vision This episode highlights the realities of independent dental practice ownership and shares practical lessons dentists can use to build stronger teams, systems, and practices. Takeaways Practice ownership requires leadership, financial awareness, strong systems, and accountability. Dr. Ideus emphasizes understanding your numbers, investing in mentorship, cross-training your team, and planning growth intentionally. Connect with Dr. Sonny Spera: independentdentalpractice@gmail.com Connect with Dr. Nathan: : 785-550-4911 ___________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer for Dentistry in General Radio Network The Dentistry in General Radio Network (the "Network"), a division of Dentistry in General, LLC, provides podcast programming featuring independently selected guests by individual podcasters. Any guest appearance, documents, information, products, services, or opinions expressed on the Network’s podcasts are solely those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Dentistry in General, LLC, its owners, affiliates, podcasters, or employees. The Network, Dentistry in General, LLC, their affiliates, podcasters, owners, agents, and employees do not assume responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information, materials, documents, products, or services shared or referenced by podcast guests. Listeners must independently verify information presented, exercise professional judgment, and conduct appropriate due diligence before acting upon or implementing recommendations provided on the Network. Information shared by guests or podcasters should not be interpreted as professional, medical, legal, or financial advice, unless explicitly stated by a qualified professional. By accessing or engaging with the Dentistry in General Radio Network content, listeners expressly agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dentistry in General, LLC, its affiliates, podcasters, owners, agents, and employees from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or losses arising out of or resulting from reliance upon information or materials shared by guests or podcasters. Dentistry in General, LLC and its podcasters reserve the right to edit, remove, or decline to broadcast any content or material at their sole discretion. Use of podcasts or materials provided through the Dentistry in General Radio Network constitutes acceptance of these terms and acknowledgment of this disclaimer. This episode includes AI-generated content.
