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Office Visit: Drs. Edmund Liu and Ken Lin This month, we spotlight Clarksburg Dental Center in Maryland, led by Drs. Edmund Liu and Ken Lin—cousins who took unconventional paths into dentistry. In our exclusive Q&A, they share how they overcame early business struggles, developed a practice philosophy, and strategically invested in technology and consulting to transform their business into a thriving success.
Office Visit: Drs. Edmund Liu and Ken Lin
This month, we spotlight Clarksburg Dental Center in Maryland, led by Drs. Edmund Liu and Ken Lin—cousins who took unconventional paths into dentistry. In our exclusive Q&A, they share how they overcame early business struggles, developed a practice philosophy, and strategically invested in technology and consulting to transform their business into a thriving success.
February 2025
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Office Visit: Dr. Conor Perrin Dr. Conor Perrin’s Irvine, California, office is as stylish as it is cutting-edge. In our exclusive Q&A, he shares advice on building a stronger social media presence and leveraging it as a powerful marketing tool, offers invaluable tips for associates looking to start their own practice, provides strategies for thriving in a competitive market, and explains how and where to invest to make a practice stand out.
Office Visit: Dr. Conor Perrin
Dr. Conor Perrin’s Irvine, California, office is as stylish as it is cutting-edge. In our exclusive Q&A, he shares advice on building a stronger social media presence and leveraging it as a powerful marketing tool, offers invaluable tips for associates looking to start their own practice, provides strategies for thriving in a competitive market, and explains how and where to invest to make a practice stand out.
January 2025
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Office Visit: Dr. Vijay Maheshwari Dr. Vijay Maheshwari faced a wide range of obstacles and uncertainties when he took over a practice that focused heavily on Medicaid patients and molar endo treatments. In this exclusive Q&A, the Townie and winner of the grand prize in the 2024 Townie Choice Awards voter contest details the challenges he had in his first year of practice, how he found his way by “rocking the boat” and much more.
Office Visit: Dr. Vijay Maheshwari
Dr. Vijay Maheshwari faced a wide range of obstacles and uncertainties when he took over a practice that focused heavily on Medicaid patients and molar endo treatments. In this exclusive Q&A, the Townie and winner of the grand prize in the 2024 Townie Choice Awards voter contest details the challenges he had in his first year of practice, how he found his way by “rocking the boat” and much more.
December 2024
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Office Visit: Dr. Ross Bennett Dr. Ross Bennett transformed a former church into a successful dental practice in Missouri, focusing on thoughtful design and patient comfort while maintaining affordability. In an exclusive Q&A, he discusses the renovation challenges, mentorship lessons and how his MBA has given him a competitive advantage in managing his practice.
Office Visit: Dr. Ross Bennett
Dr. Ross Bennett transformed a former church into a successful dental practice in Missouri, focusing on thoughtful design and patient comfort while maintaining affordability. In an exclusive Q&A, he discusses the renovation challenges, mentorship lessons and how his MBA has given him a competitive advantage in managing his practice.
November 2024
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Office Visit: Bust to Boom Within a year, Dr. Bryce Richardson turned a failing office into a high-producing practice, thanks to his commitment to tech investments, team training and a tight focus on implant treatment. In our exclusive Q&A, Richardson talks about steering through a stressful transition, the necessity of careful rebranding, bringing enhanced treatment options under his roof and more.
Office Visit: Bust to Boom
by Kyle Patton
Within a year, Dr. Bryce Richardson turned a failing office into a high-producing practice, thanks to his commitment to tech investments, team training and a tight focus on implant treatment. In our exclusive Q&A, Richardson talks about steering through a stressful transition, the necessity of careful rebranding, bringing enhanced treatment options under his roof and more.
September 2024
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Office Visit: Dr. Maggie Augustyn For the first 15 years of her career, Dr. Maggie Augustyn quietly faced mental health challenges, followed by a life-changing battle with cancer—an experience that reshaped her professionally and personally. In our exclusive Q&A, Augustyn discusses the mental health crisis in dentistry, how she transformed her approach and practice, her venture into implants and much more.
Office Visit: Dr. Maggie Augustyn
by Kyle Patton
For the first 15 years of her career, Dr. Maggie Augustyn quietly faced mental health challenges, followed by a life-changing battle with cancer—an experience that reshaped her professionally and personally. In our exclusive Q&A, Augustyn discusses the mental health crisis in dentistry, how she transformed her approach and practice, her venture into implants and much more.
August 2024
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AI Roundup Roundtable
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
As AI technology advances, dentists are experiencing improvements in diagnostic accuracy and practice efficiency. Here's what some dental professionals and industry leaders have to say about this transformative trend—along with a look at some of the current AI offerings dentists can adopt today.
August 2024
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3 Questions With Dr. Elizabeth DiBona Dr. Elizabeth DiBona, a third-generation dentist from New Hampshire reflects on her family's dental legacy, the future of implant dentistry and more.
3 Questions With Dr. Elizabeth DiBona
by Kyle Patton
Dr. Elizabeth DiBona, a third-generation dentist from New Hampshire reflects on her family's dental legacy, the future of implant dentistry and more.
July 2024
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Office Visit: Dr. Mitchell Mactier Only a few years out of school, Dr. Mitchell Mactier broke ground on a scratch practice in a historic neighborhood in Houston experiencing a retro refit and a cultural renaissance. In our exclusive Q&A, Mactier talks about the milestones involved in starting an office, how to marry the old and the new to craft a quality brand, and how he—and other docs—can best plan for future successes.
Office Visit: Dr. Mitchell Mactier
by Kyle Patton
Only a few years out of school, Dr. Mitchell Mactier broke ground on a scratch practice in a historic neighborhood in Houston experiencing a retro refit and a cultural renaissance. In our exclusive Q&A, Mactier talks about the milestones involved in starting an office, how to marry the old and the new to craft a quality brand, and how he—and other docs—can best plan for future successes.
March 2024
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Office Visit: Dr. Meghna Dassani Dr. Meghna Dassani’s dental career began in Mumbai before she moved to the U.S., where she has practiced for 17 years. Dassani’s expertise in sleep apnea treatments for adults and children has made her a popular international speaker and educator, and in our exclusive Q&A, she debunks some myths about adding sleep dentistry to a practice’s toolbox, shares which steps were most critical for practice growth and stability, and more.
Office Visit: Dr. Meghna Dassani
by Kyle Patton
Dr. Meghna Dassani’s dental career began in Mumbai before she moved to the U.S., where she has practiced for 17 years. Dassani’s expertise in sleep apnea treatments for adults and children has made her a popular international speaker and educator, and in our exclusive Q&A, she debunks some myths about adding sleep dentistry to a practice’s toolbox, shares which steps were most critical for practice growth and stability, and more.
February 2024
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Office Visit: Drs. Kha Nguyen and Lynn Doan Inside the Dental Bar in Aurora, Colorado, patients can enjoy not only creature comforts such as aromatherapy and warm blankets but also a one-of-a-kind hidden speakeasy with a full (nonalcoholic) cocktail bar. In our exclusive Q&A, Drs. Kha Nguyen and Lynn Doan share how the concept came to life, go over the impressive clinical tech also included in the practice and explain how young doctors can (and should) invest in themselves.
Office Visit: Drs. Kha Nguyen and Lynn Doan
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
Inside the Dental Bar in Aurora, Colorado, patients can enjoy not only creature comforts such as aromatherapy and warm blankets but also a one-of-a-kind hidden speakeasy with a full (nonalcoholic) cocktail bar. In our exclusive Q&A, Drs. Kha Nguyen and Lynn Doan share how the concept came to life, go over the impressive clinical tech also included in the practice and explain how young doctors can (and should) invest in themselves.
January 2024
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Office Visit: Dr. Nick McHargue This Townie, who’s well known on the Dentaltown message boards, credits his father (also a dentist) for much of his career’s success and longevity—the two have been practicing for 26 and 53 years, respectively! In our exclusive Q&A, this Townie shares how he has simplified his approach to dentistry in the back half of his career, the most important lessons learned from his father, how he has retained patients for decades, and the products and services he couldn’t imagine practicing without.
Office Visit: Dr. Nick McHargue
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
This Townie, who’s well known on the Dentaltown message boards, credits his father (also a dentist) for much of his career’s success and longevity—the two have been practicing for 26 and 53 years, respectively! In our exclusive Q&A, this Townie shares how he has simplified his approach to dentistry in the back half of his career, the most important lessons learned from his father, how he has retained patients for decades, and the products and services he couldn’t imagine practicing without.
December 2023
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Office Visit: Dr. Jonathan Ehlers This dentist’s impressive practice expansion in a small Missouri town showcases how narrowing one’s clinical focus can create widening opportunities for growth. In our exclusive Q&A, Dr. Jonathan Ehlers shares his advice on growth strategies, lays out some implant expertise and gives readers a peek at his robotically assisted implant system.
Office Visit: Dr. Jonathan Ehlers
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
This dentist’s impressive practice expansion in a small Missouri town showcases how narrowing one’s clinical focus can create widening opportunities for growth. In our exclusive Q&A, Dr. Jonathan Ehlers shares his advice on growth strategies, lays out some implant expertise and gives readers a peek at his robotically assisted implant system.
November 2023
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Office Visit: Dr. Roma Patel Dr. Roma Patel grew up without access to dental care; it wasn't until her senior year in high school she was finally able to get braces, which straightened her overcrowded teeth. With her new and improved smile, she felt like a new person and decided to become a dentist. Today, she's a partner in two Aspen Dental practices in the greater Savannah, Georgia, metro area.
Office Visit: Dr. Roma Patel
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
Dr. Roma Patel grew up without access to dental care; it wasn't until her senior year in high school she was finally able to get braces, which straightened her overcrowded teeth. With her new and improved smile, she felt like a new person and decided to become a dentist. Today, she's a partner in two Aspen Dental practices in the greater Savannah, Georgia, metro area.
October 2023
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Office Visit: Dr. Stevie Ames Roberts This Philadelphia native (and her dog, JoJo) took over a Seattle-area dental practice after one year of associateship. Now fully settled into her role as a practice owner, Roberts shares what she learned in the first year of running the business, how she completed a rebrand, her approach to improving cosmetic and whitening results, and more.
Office Visit: Dr. Stevie Ames Roberts
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
This Philadelphia native (and her dog, JoJo) took over a Seattle-area dental practice after one year of associateship. Now fully settled into her role as a practice owner, Roberts shares what she learned in the first year of running the business, how she completed a rebrand, her approach to improving cosmetic and whitening results, and more.
September 2023
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Office Visit: Dr. Fariha Querishi Dr. Fariha Querishi, the winner of the 2022 ADA Design Innovation Award for new builds, discusses her first year as a practice owner, the importance of making patients feel comfortable both physically and psychologically, and more.
Office Visit: Dr. Fariha Querishi
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
Dr. Fariha Querishi, the winner of the 2022 ADA Design Innovation Award for new builds, discusses her first year as a practice owner, the importance of making patients feel comfortable both physically and psychologically, and more.
August 2023
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Office Visit: Dr. Devin Giron Since taking over a practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Dr. Devin Giron went on to raise annual collections by 650%! A part of his success lay in a total rebrand, substantial investments in technology, and shifting away from the common dental experience to create a total-health approach.
Office Visit: Dr. Devin Giron
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
Since taking over a practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Dr. Devin Giron went on to raise annual collections by 650%! A part of his success lay in a total rebrand, substantial investments in technology, and shifting away from the common dental experience to create a total-health approach.
June 2023
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Office Visit: Dr. Joshua Nagao Dr. Joshua Nagao found himself drawn to oral surgery even before he finished dental school and took over a practice in Tucson, Arizona. After mentoring under a prominent specialist, this Townie hit the ground running and quickly turned his office into a dental oasis in the Sonoran Desert. With an emphasis on IV sedation, implants and the top tech the market has to offer, this doc has grown production toward a $2 million milestone.
Office Visit: Dr. Joshua Nagao
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
Dr. Joshua Nagao found himself drawn to oral surgery even before he finished dental school and took over a practice in Tucson, Arizona. After mentoring under a prominent specialist, this Townie hit the ground running and quickly turned his office into a dental oasis in the Sonoran Desert. With an emphasis on IV sedation, implants and the top tech the market has to offer, this doc has grown production toward a $2 million milestone.
April 2023
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Office Visit: Dr. Jason Cellars Dr. Jason Cellars went straight from school to practice ownership. In our exclusive Q&A, this young Townie discusses the issues facing new dentists, how holistic and cosmetic approaches helped put his practice on the map, why management should humble every doc and more.
Office Visit: Dr. Jason Cellars
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
Dr. Jason Cellars went straight from school to practice ownership. In our exclusive Q&A, this young Townie discusses the issues facing new dentists, how holistic and cosmetic approaches helped put his practice on the map, why management should humble every doc and more.
March 2023
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Office Visit: Dr. Elizabeth DiBona After many years in a building that had been a scratch practice in the 1970s, this New Hampshire Townie and her architect husband drew up plans, purchased land and designed a new spot where she works alongside a team of general dentists and specialists.
Office Visit: Dr. Elizabeth DiBona
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
After many years in a building that had been a scratch practice in the 1970s, this New Hampshire Townie and her architect husband drew up plans, purchased land and designed a new spot where she works alongside a team of general dentists and specialists.
January 2023
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Office Visit Dr. Michael Kelliher After more than 20 years as a practice owner, this Massachusetts Townie handed over the reins so he could enjoy the clinical side of the profession without the stress of running the business. In our exclusive Q&A, Dr. Michael Kelliher shares his experience and expertise, including why dentists should consider CAD/CAM, tips for restoring implants, and how to connect with today’s consumer-minded patients.
Office Visit Dr. Michael Kelliher
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
After more than 20 years as a practice owner, this Massachusetts Townie handed over the reins so he could enjoy the clinical side of the profession without the stress of running the business. In our exclusive Q&A, Dr. Michael Kelliher shares his experience and expertise, including why dentists should consider CAD/CAM, tips for restoring implants, and how to connect with today’s consumer-minded patients.
December 2022
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Office Visit: Dr. Tom Novak After spending a quarter-century in the same office, this Texas Townie began planning the practice of his dreams. We tour Dr. Tom Novak’s new 12-operatory facility, discuss how his love of digital scanning and zirconium made him an implant restoration expert, and discover how he found himself wearing a wire for the FBI to expose a scam targeting fellow dentists.
Office Visit: Dr. Tom Novak
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
After spending a quarter-century in the same office, this Texas Townie began planning the practice of his dreams. We tour Dr. Tom Novak’s new 12-operatory facility, discuss how his love of digital scanning and zirconium made him an implant restoration expert, and discover how he found himself wearing a wire for the FBI to expose a scam targeting fellow dentists.
October 2022
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Office Visit: Dr. Catharine Song This Townie studied architecture and fine arts before transitioning into dentistry and later opening a practice in the heart of Beverly Hills. In this month’s Q&A, she talks about what it takes to thrive in such a competitive market, how her art background leads to better patient outcomes, which skills are paramount for practice success and more.
Office Visit: Dr. Catharine Song
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
This Townie studied architecture and fine arts before transitioning into dentistry and later opening a practice in the heart of Beverly Hills. In this month’s Q&A, she talks about what it takes to thrive in such a competitive market, how her art background leads to better patient outcomes, which skills are paramount for practice success and more.
September 2022
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Office Visit: Mattson Hellickson Dental Drs. Samuel Mattson and Ben Hellickson set out to create a dental practice that wouldn’t feel like a dental practice. The result won the American Dental Association’s 2021 Design Innovation Award for large-scale new builds.
Office Visit: Mattson Hellickson Dental
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
Drs. Samuel Mattson and Ben Hellickson set out to create a dental practice that wouldn’t feel like a dental practice. The result won the American Dental Association’s 2021 Design Innovation Award for large-scale new builds.
July 2022
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Office Visit: Dr. Jarron Tawzer This Townie bought an office in Logan, Utah, that had been collecting only $250,000 a year, but after heavy investments in CBCT and more high-end technology, he turned the location into a $2 million office. Now he’s expanding, training other dentists to place implants and opening a new school for dental assistants.
Office Visit: Dr. Jarron Tawzer
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
This Townie bought an office in Logan, Utah, that had been collecting only $250,000 a year, but after heavy investments in CBCT and more high-end technology, he turned the location into a $2 million office. Now he’s expanding, training other dentists to place implants and opening a new school for dental assistants.
June 2022
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