How Two Startup Dentists Treated 246 Patients in 4 Days
What happens when you take two dentists, three chairs, and a heart for service—then drop them into the mountains of the Dominican Republic?
You get 246 patients served in just four days.
This wasn’t a typical clinical week. And it certainly wasn’t part of a traditional startup journey. But for two of our doctors, this mission trip became a defining experience—not only for how they practiced, but for how they viewed the purpose behind their practices.
In this episode of the podcast, you’ll hear directly from Dr. Ben and Dr. Crystal about what it took to pull this off—and how it changed them as clinicians and people.
Dentistry With Purpose: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Too many doctors build the mechanics of a practice without anchoring themselves in why they’re doing it. And when that happens, burnout follows.
But the dentists we’ve worked with who stay grounded in something bigger? They grow faster. Lead stronger. And create environments where both their team and their patients thrive.
In this week’s conversation, you'll learn:
The core mindset that made this mission trip possible
Step-by-step systems they used to treat hundreds in an orphanage
How to overcome the fear of “doing something that big”
What skills and setups you actually need to serve in a resource-limited setting
Why this kind of service makes you a better practice owner back home
If You’re Preparing to Open Your Own Practice
Your startup journey doesn’t have to be overwhelming—or lonely.
Start by grabbing our free dental startup book to see the proven process more than 900 doctors have used.
Then when you're ready to talk specifics, you can book a consultation call with our team.
We’ll walk through your goals, your timeline, and your best next step.
Here’s to building something meaningful—with strategy, service, and soul.
– Stephen Trutter