Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel explore the intersection of oral healthcare, technology, business, and startups. The duo discuss the hottest topics driving forward the fields of oral health and broader healthcare. They interview the most interesting entrepreneurs, thought leaders, researchers, operators, and practitioners contributing to the improvement of and access to healthcare.
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Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel explore the intersection of oral healthcare, technology, business, and startups. The duo discuss the hottest topics driving forward the fields of oral health and broader healthcare. They interview the most interesting entrepreneurs, thought leaders, researchers, operators, and practitioners contributing to the improvement of and access to healthcare.
Episode 48 - Conversation with Marv Nelson | A-dec
Open Wide Podcast
1 hour
4 months ago
Episode 48 - Conversation with Marv Nelson | A-dec
Scott and Jinesh chat with Marv Nelson, CEO of A-dec. They discuss A-dec's history, culture, and philosophy. Marv discusses the impact of COVID, A-dec's supply chain, and the impact of tariffs (or lack thereof) on A-dec. Marv shares his thoughts around price positioning, equipment servicing, DSO strategy, and dealer relationships.
3:05 Introducing Marv Nelson
5:29 Marv's path to dental
9:01 History of A-dec
11:35 A-dec's philosophy and culture
21:30 Navigating COVID
23:37 Supply Chain and impact of tariffs
27:35 Pricing strategy
30:16 A-dec's tech upgrade
38:16 Thoughts around equipment servicing
45:51 Dealer relationships
48:14 DSO strategy
51:22 Odd customer requests
54:59 Dealer relationships part 2
Open Wide Podcast
Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel explore the intersection of oral healthcare, technology, business, and startups. The duo discuss the hottest topics driving forward the fields of oral health and broader healthcare. They interview the most interesting entrepreneurs, thought leaders, researchers, operators, and practitioners contributing to the improvement of and access to healthcare.
