True power lies in naivety, creativity, curiosity, and courage, transforming visionary ideas into tangible outcomes.

In this episode, Dr. Christian Coachman, founder and CEO of Digital Smile Design, shares insights from his transformative journey from academia to entrepreneurship, highlighting the essential qualities of naivety, creativity, curiosity, and courage that have fueled his success. He explores the groundbreaking development of Digital Smile Design and the collaborative efforts needed to enhance patient outcomes. Dr. Coachman shares his philosophy of freely sharing ideas to foster community and innovation, as well as the critical role early adopters play in validating and spreading new concepts. He also addresses the critical challenges in the dental industry, from clinicians’ business acumen to maintaining quality care amidst scalability pressures.

Whether you’re a dental professional or curious about tech in healthcare, this episode offers insights as Christian Coachman shapes the future of dentistry, one smile at a time.

Resources:

• Connect with and follow Dr. Christian Coachman on LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Follow Digital Smile Design on LinkedIn and Instagram and explore their website!

• Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health.