Chris Salierno’s Insights into Balancing Profitability and Quality Healthcare in Dentistry

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Chris Salierno, Chief Dental Officer at Tend. Join them as they discuss creating a culture of improvement and accountability, the value of effective communication, and the delicate balance between profitability and quality healthcare.

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Chris Salierno, Chief Dental Officer at Tend.

Join them as they discuss:

Creating a culture of improvement and accountability
The value of effective communication
The delicate balance between profitability and quality healthcare
The role of boards and investors in dental practices
Artificial intelligence in dentistry

Chris Salierno is Chief Dental Officer at Tend, one of the country's top-rated and in-demand dental practices. Since launching in 2019, they have provided care to over 100,000 patients across five major cities: New York, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta and Nashville. Chris is also the Chief Development Officer of Cellerant Consulting Group, and a writer at The Curious Dentist.

Episode Highlights:

02:09 - 05:20 - What is “Dental Done Differently”?

11:11 - 13:23 - Measuring and Understanding the Standard of Clinical Care

25:05 - 28:00 - Balancing Profit and Purpose

31:13 - 32:47 - Incorporating New Technology

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