In this episode of the Secure Dental Podcast, Dr. Vivek Solanki, Dental Entrepreneur Clinical Coaching Director at Polaris Healthcare Partners, as well as CEO of several multi-specialty practices across Florida, Maryland, and Virginia, discusses the importance of prioritizing patient care and mastering a single practice before scaling into a DSO. He emphasizes how many dentists make the mistake of focusing too early on expansion instead of building a strong clinical foundation and proof of concept. Dr. Solanki explains that standardizing clinical philosophy and operations is essential for growth, profitability, and mentoring younger doctors effectively. Financial growth, he notes, comes from doing the right things for patients, trusting the process, and reinvesting during the scaling phase, even if profit temporarily dips. Ultimately, sustainable expansion requires strong leadership, team development, and a clear mission, fueled by a commitment to patient care and active mentorship, not the pursuit of passive income.
The Secure Dental Podcast: Scaling Too Soon? You’re Building a House on Sand
