Dr. Ankoo Raina on Why Dentistry Needs to Stop Recommending and Start Prescribing

Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics has been delivering high-quality, affordable care to underserved communities across Texas since 1967 and their clinical standards don't get nearly enough attention. In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Dr. Ankoo Raina, Chief Clinical Officer at Jefferson Dental, to unpack why dentistry needs to stop recommending and start prescribing. Tune in to explore how Dr. Raina is building clinical culture at scale across 70+ locations, why the shift from production to conversion changed everything, and how AI technology is helping close the gap between what dentists diagnose and what patients actually trust. #dentaleconomist #clinicalleadership #dsolife If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, like, and comment📱

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Meeting Dr. Ankoo Raina

01:52 From India to Boston: Dr. Raina's Journey into Dentistry

05:03 What 15 Years at Jefferson Dental Actually Looks Like

07:19 Jefferson's Mission & Serving Underserved Communities

09:54 What Comprehensive Care Really Means

13:58 Why Dentistry Needs to Prescribe, Not Recommend

20:11 Translating Dental Jargon Into Patient Language

27:03 Building Clinical Culture Across 70+ Locations

31:22 How AI & Overjet Are Changing Treatment Confidence

38:34 Lessons from Failure & Why Dr. Raina Is Still Bullish on Dentistry

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👉 Dr. Ankoo Raina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankoo-raina-058aa39a/

👉 Jefferson Dental Website: https://jeffersondental.com/

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