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Aug 2024
39m 43s

2042: Colorado Surgical Institute and In...

Mark Costes
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On today’s episode, we have Chris Richards, the executive director of the Colorado Surgical Institute (CSI). With a background in operations, leadership, and marketing, Chris shares insights on how he transitioned into the dental world and the impact of his work at CSI. They discuss the growth of CSI, the logistics of running large-scale dental courses, and strategies for patient recruitment and case acceptance. Chris also talks about the unique aspects of CSI’s educational programs, including the use of temporary licenses for out-of-state and international dentists. They highlight upcoming courses, the integration of new procedures, and the expansion of CSI to new locations. The episode concludes with a look at their partnership with Neodent and their participation in the upcoming Neodent symposium in San Diego.

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