Operatory Empires
Conversations with business-minded people in the dental space.
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041: The Biggest Mistakes Dentists Make When Choosing Software | Jon Rat (opens the original)
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Book a Demo with Archy! Try Enamelogic 1 week free! 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and AI are changing the way dental practices operate.We discuss why Jon built Archy after seeing his wife struggle with outdated dental software, and how the platform is helping practices manage scheduling, charting, treatment planning, claims, revenue cycle management, x-rays, and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:
040: Starting a Practice and a Tech Company | Dr. Deren Flescher (opens the original)
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Check Out AiroDental! Try Enamelogic for 1 week free! 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.
039: Why Most Dentists Can't Scale Past 1 Location | Justin Clements (opens the original)
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Try Enamelogic for 7 days free! Join the List for Dental Ownership Collective In this episode, I interview Justin Clements, who brings more than a decade of experience across corporate dentistry, private practice growth, operations, strategy, and practice marketing. The conversation focuses on what changes as a dental practice grows, which systems matter most, and how dentists can build stronger businesses without losing the patient relationship.They also dig into ownership, AR, hygiene, patient
038: How He Started 4 Practices in Dental School | Dr. Kevin Khodadadi (opens the original)
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Try Enamelogic for 7 Days Free! In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kevin Khodadadi, a recent dental school grad who has already started 8 practices and is building them through startups. Kevin breaks down the real-world business side of dentistry, from office design and staffing to insurance, marketing, and how AI is reshaping what a modern group practice can look like.This conversation is especially useful for new grads and future owners who want a practical view of what it takes to launch and sc
037: How to Communicate to Patients Like the Top Dentists | @drdrewdrills (opens the original)
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Try Enamelogic for 7 Days Free! This episode focuses on one of the biggest gaps in dental school - how to communicate so patients actually feel heard, informed, and confident moving forward. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Andrew (@drdrewdrills) about practical ways dentists can improve trust, reduce anxiety, and present treatment without sounding salesy. Dr. Andrew shares how communication changed his practice, why he thinks case acceptance is really about case enthusiasm, and how tactics from
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