Thank You for Flossing

What’s Driving the Dental Industy

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4 days ago

ADSO CEO Andrew welcomes Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to discuss what mindset leaders should adopt when approaching an inflection point in their industry, how disruption can replace already-established sectors, and what it means for our economy, consumers and more.
Governor Hogan left office with the highest approval rating of any governor in America and his view of disruption, and managing it from multiple points of view, is an excellent opening for the Inflection Point miniseries.
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NmkLYu6ZeMs

Thursday Jun 04, 2026

View the trailer on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/axtNJ2cV6Jc 
Since its launch in 2023, ADSO’s official podcast, Thank You For Flossing, has invited experts, dental industry leaders, and politicos to discuss a wide range of topics — from technologies and innovations revolutionizing modern dentistry to trends and policies affecting the dental industry. 
Now, as dental support organizations claim an ever-growing market share, ADSO is launching Inflection Point, a limited series podcast within Thank You For Flossing to tell the story of how DSOs are disrupting dentistry. Hosted by ADSO CEO Andrew Smith and featuring conversations with the biggest names in politics, dentistry, technology and finance, Inflection Point explores disruptions past and present and how, done right, disruption can be a force for good.  

Wednesday May 20, 2026

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Bill Neumann, CEO of Group Dentistry Now and host of the Group Dentistry Now show. 
Together they discuss the 15th Annual ADSO Summit, the Emerging Groups to Watch in 2026 Awards & Panel Discussion sponsored by Group Dentistry Now, and how the DSO industry continues to evolve.
To register for the ADSO Summit, visit https://www.theadso.org/2026-summit-home-page 
To view this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/-CyjEIPqJ3k 
 

Tuesday Apr 14, 2026

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Emmet Scott, CEO of The Dentist Entrepreneur Organization (DEO) and the host of the DEO Growth Secrets Podcast.
Emmet and Andrew discuss whether the next wave of dental entrepreneurs is more tech-native, more operationally disciplined and more community-driven than previous generations, and what that means for the future of founder-led growth in a DSO-dominated landscape.

Wednesday Mar 04, 2026

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Steve Bilt, Co-founder and CEO of Smile Brands; Bob Fontana, Founder and CEO of Aspen Dental; and Scotte Hudsmith, Chairman & CEO of Specialized Dental Partners. 
Together they discuss the upcoming ADSO Summit, why DSOs should have their whole management team attend, and how to make the most of your time at Dentistry's Main Event. 
To register for the ADSO Summit, visit https://www.theadso.org/2026-summit-home-page 
To view this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/L79DJcNSsJE

Wednesday Jan 14, 2026

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Stan Bergman, CEO of Henry Schein.
Stan and Andrew discuss Stan's long career at Henry Schein, the lesson he has learned over the years, and where he see's the dental industry heading next. 

Monday Dec 01, 2025

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Steve Bilt, CEO of Smile Brands and the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, and Stephen Thorne, Founder and CEO of PDS Health and Chairman of the PDS Health Foundation.
Together with Andrew they will be discussing how their DSOs give back to their communities and why it is so important.

Thursday Oct 16, 2025

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Dr. Emily Vanney, Chief Operating and Clinical Officer at United Dental Partners; Helen Sublette, Owner of Coastal Dental Professionals Consulting, Inc; and Katherine Landsberg, Director of Government Relations for DANB.
Together with Andrew they will be discussing dental assisting, current trends and where they see the profession heading.

Thursday Sep 11, 2025

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Dr. Amer Hussain, Owner of Pure Orthodontics, and Dr. Christina Blacher, Global Faculty Speaker at Align Technology and Founder of Christina Blacher Consulting.
Together with Andrew they will be discussing the clear aligner industry, current trends and where they see the industry heading
Dr. Amer Hussain Instagram: @dramerhussain
Dr Christina Blacher Instagram: @queenofinvisalign

Tuesday Aug 26, 2025

ADSO CEO Andrew Smith welcomes Christina Bergeron, Partner at Ropes & Gray’s Heath Care Practice.
Christina and Andrew will be discussing all things private equity and dentistry.

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