DSO Compass: Off Script

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DSO Compass Off Script is a candid, conversation-driven podcast hosted by two dental industry veterans Matthew McGaw and Clayton Russell, exploring what’s really happening behind the scenes in dental and healthcare organizations. Each episode breaks from the usual talking points to focus on real stories, real challenges, and real insights from the people building, investing in, and innovating within the DSO ecosystem.

Episodes

  1. 10 MAR

    What makes a great dental conference, how DSOs are approaching AI, and the ecosystem shift.

    In this episode we discuss: Why some dental conferences create real value while others fall flatThe rise of targeted User ConferencesWhy operational strategy needs to come before technologyThe shift toward ecosystem partnerships instead of building everything internallyThe role private equity plays in major technology decisions

    35 min

  2. 5 FEB

    Get in the Field or Get Surprised

    Matthew and Clayton break down why most tech pilots in DSOs don’t go well and what changes the odds. They talk transparency, field reality, setting expectations, and why DSOs and vendors need to keep measuring whether the core product is still delivering as stacks grow.

    36 min

  3. 7 JAN

    A Noisy Year in Dental Tech And What’s Next

    A quick, grounded conversation on the state of dental technology. We look back on a crowded year, the shift from AI hype to real-world execution, and why the best tech should quietly support operators, doctors, and patients. We close with what we’re watching as dental tech heads into 2026.

    30 min

  4. 04/11/2025

    Off Script (Reboot): PE, Pilots & the Push for Openness

    In this first episode of DSO Compass Off Script, Matthew McGaw and Clayton Russell kick things off with a casual catch-up and a few topics that are shaping the dental landscape right now. We cover:➡️ California’s new law tightening private equity and MSO oversight➡️ The latest public vs. private DSO moves — Dentalcorp and Park Dental➡️ Vendor promises and pilots — what’s performative vs. what actually works➡️ PMS and data integration — why access and openness still hold back innovation Real conversations. Real opinions. No script.

    48 min

  5. 31/07/2025

    Running the Dental Offense: Clayton Russell’s Journey from QB to Operator

    How sports, structure, and strong routines shaped a calm and consistent DSO leader.

    39 min
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DSO Compass Off Script is a candid, conversation-driven podcast hosted by two dental industry veterans Matthew McGaw and Clayton Russell, exploring what’s really happening behind the scenes in dental and healthcare organizations. Each episode breaks from the usual talking points to focus on real stories, real challenges, and real insights from the people building, investing in, and innovating within the DSO ecosystem.

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  • Creator
    DSO Compass - Clearer Tech. Smarter Partnerships
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © DSO Compass - Clearer Tech. Smarter Partnerships
  • Show Website
    DSO Compass: Off Script