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1696 Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. David Weber, a third-generation dentist practicing in Michigan City, Indiana, and co-founder of Restore Dental Lab, Restore Dental Education, and Clever Dental Co. Dr. Weber shares the lessons learned moving from associate to owner, and from solo practice to group model — including the unexpected challenges of each transition. The conversation digs into the rewards and pitfalls of hiring new graduates, what it takes to build a strong team culture, and why so many dentists are stepping back from ownership just as corporate consolidation accelerates. Dr. Weber makes a compelling case for dentist-owned regional groups as a meaningful alternative to private equity — and asks a harder question: why are dentists forfeiting control of their own industry?

Episode #1696 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Howard sits down with Dr. David Weber — third-generation dentist, AGD Fellow, and co-founder of Restore Dental Lab, Restore Dental Education, and Clever Dental Co. — to talk about what it really takes to build and grow a dentist-owned practice in today's market.

From solo owner to group practice, hiring new grads, and pushing back against PE consolidation — this is an honest conversation about protecting the soul of private dentistry.

🎧 Tune in for a grounded, real-world perspective on ownership, growth, and the future of independent dentistry.

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