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EPISODE 13: Implant Dentistry, Growth, and Leadership in Modern Dentistry
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- All In ALL ON X podcast!
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- Jan 27, 2026
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- 5080
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Summary
In Episode 13 of the All In, All On X Podcast , Adam Hogan, DDS sits down with Dr. Bruce Smoler —a legacy clinician and modern operator who’s been practicing since 1987 —to unpack what it really takes to build a durable practice and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world of implant dentistry . This conversation blends real-world practice ownership with high-level implant dentistry strategy: leadership, mentorship, and systems that scale—plus the clinical philosophies that separate “headline dentistry” from long-term, consistent results. Dr. Smoler shares how he transitioned out of day-to-day general dentistry while maintaining a multi-decade community legacy, and how he’s structuring the next generation of growth through mentorship, training, and culture. You’ll hear practical insights on: All-on-X / full-arch implant dentistry mindset: purpose-driven care, transforming lives, and building trust-based patient relationships Hiring and developing associates in implant dentistry (mentorship, training ROI, and building a “resident-style” pathway) The reality check on DSO promises vs. real-world implant dentistry growth and competency Digital workflow myths: why buying tech doesn’t magically create a full-arch practice ( CBCT, facial scanning, photogrammetry, in-office milling ) Guided and dynamic tech in implant dentistry : dynamic navigation (X-Guide / X-Nav) vs static guides, and Dr. Smoler’s experience with robotic implant surgery (Yomi, haptic guidance) Advanced anchorage discussions in implant dentistry including pterygoids , zygomatic implants (zygotes) , trans-sinus concepts, and having “more tools in the toolbox” Managing mental bandwidth as a practice owner: vision boards, idea capture systems, prioritization frameworks, and keeping the team aligned A hilarious…