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The Making of a Dental Startup

Ashley Joves
Dental Startups
Bloom Dental Co.
Dentistry
Bloom Dental Co
Smile & Co
Branding
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Practice
Dental Industry
Evelina Smiles
Entrepreneurship
Dental Education
Adult Orthodontics
Multiple Locations Management
Oral Cancer
Elevation Orthodontics
Studio 8E8
Retreat
Goal Setting
Team Management

The Making Of a Dental Startup is the podcast for dental owners and associates building something real. Hosted by Dr. Ashley Joves, each week we go behind the scenes of real dental practice builds, real numbers, real mistakes, no fluff. New episodes weekly.

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Latest Episodes

The Making Of Smile & Co. #2 — Episode SEVEN: Supply Ordering, Storage, and Building the Buzz

Dr. Ashley Joves and co-host Collin Al-Samarrie sit down in person to break down how supply ordering, storage, and pre-opening marketing looked different t... more

The Making Of Evelina Smiles - SEVEN

One Month In: What Actually Happens When the Doors Open

 Ashley catches up with Dr. Rich Constantine for his first update since Evelina Smiles saw its first patient. Real numbers from opening week, the 90-minute ... more

Michelin Star Moves: The Smile Design Process

Dr. Ashley Joves sits down with co-host Collin Al-Samarrie to walk through how Smile & Co. approaches cosmetic cases, from the first consult to the sneak peek reveal, and why she built this into her prac... more

The Making Of | Brian Is Back: A Life Update From The Centurion Lounge

In this episode Ashley and Brian record from the Centurion Lounge in Phoenix while waiting for a delayed flight home from a conference in Scottsdale. It is the first time Brian h... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Rich Constantine
Dentist and founder planning a ground-up dental practice
Independent dentist (DSO history discussed)
Episode: The Making Of Evelina Smiles - TWO
Brian Edwards
Dentist with startup history and founder of 323 Dentistry/360 Dentistry
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Episode: The Making Of ThreeTwoThree Dentistry with Dr. Brian Edwards
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Episode: The Making Of Evelina Smiles - ONE
Dr. Megan Rascius
Dentist entrepreneur launching Soleil Dental Co.
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Episode: The Making Of Soleil Dental Co. with Dr. Megan Rascius
Toni Torres
Dentist and founder of Bloom Dental Co.
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Episode: The Making Of Bloom Dental Co. - FIFTEEN
Dixie Mobley
Dentist and founder of Pearl & Pine Dental Studio
Pearl & Pine Dental Studio
Episode: The Making Of Pearl & Pine Dental Studio with Dr. Dixie Mobley
Dr. Rob Ritter
Dentist, partner at Ritter & Ramsey, educator of Protocol Live
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Episode: From the Vault - Mastering Dental Practice: Dr. Rob Ritter's Secrets to Long-Term Success
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Episode: "Your Mess is Your Message" - Brian’s Perspective on the Fight Forward
Dr. Hiral Patel
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Solid Smiles
Episode: Seven Years In: Clinical Mission, Marketing Hustle, and the "3-Year Shift" with Dr. Hiral Patel

Host

Rekha Colins Osamri Ashley Lopez Ashley Joves Collin El-Samary Colinel Samary Dr. Rich Constantine Megan Rascius Toni Torres Brian Edwards Josh Scott
Co-hosts and frequent interviewers with a focus on startup operations, branding, and dentistry.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • I’m not alone

    The making of a start up is informative and inspiring at the same time. It also reminds me that I am not on this journey alone! Ashley does a great job at bringing on speakers that truly provide value for us Dental folks. Love, love, looooove!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jxmeran
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Thanks for sharing this journey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gave rizza
    United States5 years ago
  • So much fun

    Listening to Dr. Ashley's story these past few years has been so informative and so much fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PainDocB
    United States6 years ago
  • Love it!

    Love Dr. Ashley and Michael discussing her start up. I’m starting with season 1 and feel like I missed out so many years’ worth of great content!! But, it’s all good 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dr.deshpande
    United States6 years ago
  • Real life content

    Amazing content that inspires me to hopefully open my own Dental office soon. Great to hear raw and unfiltered stories from the docs! Been listening since the beginning and always can’t wait for the next episode to drop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eto33
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are described as insightful and easy to relate to.
Content is energetic and beginner-friendly for new dental entrepreneurs.
The host keeps discussions engaging with concrete takeaways.
Fans value stories about culture, team dynamics, and growth challenges.
Listeners appreciate the practical, real-world startup guidance.

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Talking Points

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The Making Of Bloom Dental Co. - TWELVE
Q: What was the process Toni used to set up the LLC and banking for Bloom Dental Co?
Toni worked with an accountant to choose a PLLC, then filed online herself, opened a business bank account under the PLLC, and later navigated the DBA/doing business as process to align Bloom Dental Co with the legal entity name.
The Making Of Bloom Dental Co. - THIRTEEN
Q: What were the early staffing decisions like, and how did you approach paying your team?
She details researching pay ranges, honoring current staff levels, offering pre-training and post-training rates, and leveraging mentors to guide compensation decisions, all while balancing growth needs.
The Making Of Bloom Dental Co. - THIRTEEN
Q: How did you decide what to keep in-house versus refer out, given the capacity constraints of a new practice?
She emphasizes doing what you enjoy and what is profitable on your schedule, referring out procedures like endo and complex extractions when necessary to optimize time and production while maintaining patient experience.
The Making Of Bloom Dental Co. - THIRTEEN
Q: Did you do a residency, or weigh that option when planning your career?
No residency was pursued. She explains that after exploring specialties, she fell in love with general dentistry for its flexibility, and then focused on building a practice with mentors and varied experiences before starting Bloom.
The Making Of ThreeTwoThree Dentistry with Dr. Brian Edwards
Q: What sparked the shift from a traditional insurance-heavy practice to a membership-prepaid model?
I realized the constraints of insurance were squeezing profitability and patient care, so I redesigned the pricing to be predictable, per-year or per-month, with prepaid options that eliminated surprise costs and aligned with healthier, preventive care.

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A practitioner-focused show spotlights the journey of building and scaling dental startups, blending clinical insight with hands-on business strategy. Episodes regularly cover branding, patient experience, staffing, practice management, financing, and expansion, with practical tips drawn from real-world launches and multi-location growth. A standout thread is the emphasis on culture, processes, and patient-first operations that sustain rapid growth, making it valuable for dentists, practice owners, and dental team leaders exploring ownership or startup ventures.

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Recent guests on The Making of a Dental Startup include:

1. Dr. Rich Constantine
2. Brian Edwards
3. Rich Constantine
4. Dr. Megan Rascius
5. Toni Torres
6. Dixie Mobley
7. Dr. Rob Ritter
8. Brian Joves

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