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Authorities Unplugged Radio with Dr. Kianor Shah
Season 3 Episode 657
Dentistry, Disruption, and Destiny with Dr. Kianor Shah
Introduction
In this insightful episode of Authorities Unplugged, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Dr. Kianor Shah—renowned dentist, entrepreneur, and founder of Desert Dream Dentistry and Spa. As a pioneer in AI-integrated dental care and Founding Regent of the Global Summits Institute, Dr. Shah shares his extraordinary journey from Tehran to becoming a visionary in global healthcare.
A Global Journey
Born during wartime in Iran and raised in Germany before immigrating to the U.S., Dr. Shah recounts a life touched by history and cultural intersections. His father’s courage and cross-continental sacrifices laid the foundation for his worldview and sense of service.
Lessons from 300 Practices
Having worked in over 300 offices, Dr. Shah observed the diversity in clinical philosophies, patient interactions, and management styles. These experiences shaped his belief in tailoring care, culture, and systems to reflect ethics, excellence, and innovation.
Pioneering AI in Dentistry
Dr. Shah describes how adopting artificial intelligence has revolutionized his Southern California practice—from advanced diagnostics to improved case acceptance. He explains that visible, high-tech tools combined with patient-centered values are key to modern dental success.
Leadership and Staff Culture
Beyond technology, he credits his success to empathetic leadership and staff loyalty. Post-pandemic, he focused on building long-term relationships, recognizing that investing in team wellbeing yields resilience, especially during seasonal downturns.
MBA Meets Dentistry
Dr. Shah underscores how earning an MBA empowered him to avoid costly mistakes, improve systems, and create a thriving practice. He advocates for integrating business education into professional schools to bridge the longstanding gap between care and commerce.
Global Summits Institute
As Founding Regent, he launched the Global Summits Institute to unify dental and medical professionals through education and collaboration. Now spanning 160+ countries, the initiative hosts major events like the Doctors World Gala and fosters interdisciplinary synergy
BIO & Social Media Links
Dr. Kianor Shah is a distinguished dentist, inventor, and entrepreneur based in Palm Desert, California. With nearly two decades of experience, he has practiced in over 300 dental offices, offering services in general dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Dr. Shah is the founder of Desert Dream Dentistry & Spa and the Global Summits Institute, and he co-founded the Dental Artificial Intelligence Association. His academic credentials include a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University and an MBA in International Business from Brandman University. He holds Mastership and Diplomate status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and is a fellow of both the California Implant Institute and the International Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics. facebook.com+6pacific.edu+6kianorshah.com+6pacific.edu+2kianorshahmohammadi.wordpress.com+2desertdreamdentistry.com+2m.facebook.com+5desertdreamdentistry.com+5kianorshahmohammadi.wordpress.com+5
Dr. Shah is multilingual, fluent in English, German, and Farsi, and is passionate about public speaking, world travel, and sports. He is also an advocate for integrating artificial intelligence into dentistry to enhance
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