Dr. Eirik Salvesen: How to scale dental practices beyond clinical excellence
Release Date: 11/06/2025
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00:00 Introduction and Passion for Data
00:51 Meet Dr. Eirik Salvesen
01:33 Eirik's Journey to CEO
02:32 Scaling a Dental Practice
06:36 Leadership and Team Building
15:39 Culture and Values at Oris Dental
20:12 Balancing Business and Clinical Excellence
24:08 Strategic Investments in Healthcare
26:39 The Importance of Data in Decision Making
31:44 Challenges and Benefits of Digital Workflows
33:34 Advice to Young Dentists
39:15 Choosing the Right Partners
41:58 Final Thoughts and Takeaways