042: How to Open a Dental Startup in 2027 | Alan Withall
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In this episode, I speak with Alan Withall, a senior field sales consultant at Henry Schein who helps dentists plan startups, equipment, and build-outs across the New York City tri-state area and beyond. They break down what it actually takes to launch a dental practice, from financing and site selection to equipment, construction, and marketing.In this episode, they focus on the practical side of starting a practice in 2026 or 2027, including why startups are becoming more common, how many operatories to plan for, and what costs dentists often underestimate.
27 Sept 2026
041: The Biggest Mistakes Dentists Make When Choosing Software | Jon Rat
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In this episode, I speak with Jon Rat, founder and CEO of Archy, about how technology and AI are changing the way dental practices operate.We discuss why Jon built Archy after seeing his wife struggle with outdated dental software, and how the platform is helping practices manage scheduling, charting, treatment planning, claims, revenue cycle management, x-rays, and reporting in one place. Jon explains why building dental software is difficult: every practice has different workflows, expectations, and priorities. We also talk about Archy's philosophy of building for the dentistry of today and tomorrow—not recreating paper-based systems and outdated processes.
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20 Sept 2026
040: Starting a Practice and a Tech Company | Dr. Deren Flescher
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Dr. Deren Flescher shares the path that took him from new graduate to DSO associate, startup practice owner, software founder, and now builder of AiroDental. We discuss how he evaluated his first jobs, why he chose a startup over an acquisition, what he learned from multiple practice models, and why he believes AI and automation will become standard in dentistry sooner than most people expect.
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