Join Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan and co-hosts Dr. Murtuza Shah-Khan and Dr. Richard Offutt as they discuss the evolution of dental education, practice management, and group dentistry with Dr. Sameer Puri. From his pioneering work with CEREC technology to his current role revolutionizing the DSO model at Imagine Dental Partners, Dr. Puri shares insights on building dental communities, achieving work-life balance, and the future of group practice.
👤 Guest Expert Profile
Dr. Sameer Puri brings extensive expertise as:
Chief Clinical Officer at Imagine Dental Partners
Founder of CDOCS, the premier CEREC educational program
Former Vice President of Education at SPEAR Education
Graduate of USC School of Dentistry
AEGD graduate from University of Tennessee
⏱️ Episode Navigation
00:00 - Introduction and background
02:11 - Early career and CEREC journey
05:32 - Transition from practice to education
12:27 - Building dental communities
16:33 - Vision for Imagine Dental Partners
19:35 - Practice growth and partnerships
23:38 - MBA pursuit and continuing education
35:06 - Key takeaways and career lessons
💡 Core Topics & Insights
Educational Leadership Journey
Evolution from clinical practice to CEREC education
Building CDOCS from ground up to 250+ annual workshops
Balancing practice, teaching, and family life
Importance of delegation and team development
Building Dental Communities
Creating engaging educational content
Importance of consistent engagement
Leadership commitment to community growth
Value of authentic passion in leadership
Imagine Dental Partners Model
No private equity funding approach
Focus on long-term practice growth
Partner-owned structure
Emphasis on clinical autonomy
Average 9-10% practice growth
🎯 Key Success Principles
Practice Growth Strategies
Invest in comprehensive support infrastructure
Focus on revenue cycle optimization
Maintain high collection rates (99%)
Support clinical autonomy while providing resources
