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Filling You In: A Dental Podcast with A-Squared

Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj, Dr. Anushka Gaglaniwww.areodental.com
Join dentist entrepreneurs, and spouses, Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj for insights from dental industry experts and innovators on current and emerging trends in business practices, patient care and career development and what it takes to be successful in this dynamic field. Perfect for anyone passionate about business, the future of dental care, and dentists looking to become elite clinicians over time.
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Episodes

Creating a Caring, Convenient, Positive Dental Experience for Families: Dr. Saam Zarrabi, CEO of Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics

Today on Filling You In with A-Squared , our hosts Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj introduce you to one of the fastest growing comprehensive dental groups in the country, which is also one of the most interesting because of its commitment to serving people at all income levels, as well as for its theatrical flair. Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics has nearly 50 locations across Texas, Arizona, and Colorado, providing pediatric and general dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic care, and spec...

Jul 10, 202528 minEp. 17

The Role of Identity in Achieving Success: Eric Morin, President of Tower Leadership

If you own a dental practice, are you an entrepreneur or are you just self-employed? Our guest today on Filling You In , Eric Morin, has helped many dentists understand the difference and transform their practices into wealth-generating enterprises. “If you're truly an entrepreneur, that means you're investing in scale, leadership, and have a greater vision for your organization,” he tells hosts Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj. As a business strategist, leadership consultant, and pr...

Jun 05, 202536 minEp. 16

Josey Sewell’s “High Love, High Accountability” Approach to Creating Positive, Successful Work Environments

Nearly all of our previous Filling You In guests have mentioned culture as an important ingredient in building successful dental practices and practice groups, but today, we're going to take a deep dive into what that means, how it's created, and how it works. Our guide is Josie Sewell, a trailblazer in the dental industry, known for helping practices across the country improve their culture and performance using a human centered approach. As she explains to hosts Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj and Dr. An...

May 20, 202527 minEp. 15

A Revealing Look at the State of Dentistry: Beth Gaddis, Editor in Chief at Planet DDS

If you’re wondering how your dental practice compares nationally, or just want to know what the latest trends are in the sector, today’s show is a must-listen as we welcome Beth Gaddis, Editor in Chief at Planet DDS, to share insights from the company’s 2025 Dental Industry Outlook Report based on data collected from the thousands of practices it serves with software solutions. Headlining the findings is that AI and automation are impacting everything, from the patient journey to insurance verif...

May 08, 202526 minEp. 14

Advancing Women as Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder of Women in DSO

Today on Filling You In with A-Squared , we're delighted to welcome a respected voice in dentistry to the podcast who has played a particularly important role in advancing women as leaders in the industry. Dr. Aman Kaur has done this both through her mentoring relationships and through founding Women in DSO , the fastest growing dental association with over 50 partner organizations across the globe. “It has grown because it is built around the needs and gaps women had experienced in the industry...

Apr 22, 202525 minEp. 13

Let Purpose Be Your Driver: Steven J. Neuner, Co-Founder, Superpowers | Co-Author of Superpowered

To be a successful entrepreneur you need to be all-in, but that creates the risk of letting your business become your identity. Lifetime entrepreneur Steven Neuner – who has built, scaled, and exited multi-million-dollar companies – joins us on this episode of Filling You In with A-Squared to explain how to prevent that from happening and share other insights about how to be successful in business without sacrificing your life priorities. One key step is determining your purpose first and then b...

Apr 15, 202525 minEp. 12

Win-Win Business Structures in Dentistry: Brian Colao, Director of the Dental Service Organizations Industry Group at the Dykema Law Firm

You could call Brian Colao a sort of legal midwife for DSOs, because he was in the trenches helping dentists form practice groups even before the term DSO was in use. In fact, Brian’s work has led to legal opinions that helped define the legality of the DSO model and set the standards for compliance and due diligence. As he explains to our hosts Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj, what was a relatively small practice area thirty years ago has blossomed as DSOs have grown in acceptance....

Apr 08, 202527 minEp. 11

Dental Consolidation Through the Eyes of A Practice Owner: Michael I. Farr, DMD, Founder of Smiles by Farr

When discussing consolidation in dentistry, most of the attention centers on profit-driven players such as DSO’s or private equity firms, but there’s not as much focus on what’s driving individual practice owners to seek affiliation or acquisition. Today on Filling You In, we’re going to get a ground level perspective on what’s motivating dentists to join larger groups from one of Areo Dental Group’s newest partners, Michael I. Farr, DMD. By the time Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj ...

Apr 01, 202524 minEp. 10

A Bias Toward Action and Authenticity: Dr. Brad Hughes, Founder and CEO of Vision Dental Partners

Action; Will to Win; Bring the Fire; Close the Gap. You might expect to hear these motivating words coming from a coach during a big game, but you will also hear them in the morning staff meetings at Vision Dental Partners, an emerging practice group with eight locations in Indiana and South Carolina. As you’ll discover on today’s episode of Filling You In with A-Squared , the company’s founder and CEO, Dr. Brad Hughes, has centered his growing business on those concepts. “We focused on those be...

Mar 25, 202535 minEp. 9

The Role of DSOs in a Dynamic Dental Industry: Kim Larson and Bill Neumann, Co-Founders of Group Dentistry Now

Believe it or not, Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj are NOT the only married couple in the dental field that hosts a podcast! Today’s guests, Kim Larson and Bill Neumann, are co-hosts of the top-ranked Group Dentistry Now podcast where they and their guests share the latest news, trends and insights in the space.What makes them so effective as hosts is the deep understanding of the industry they’ve gained over the last decade running the multimedia company they co-founded, also calle...

Mar 18, 202532 minEp. 8

Operating Systems for Life and Work: Dr. Eric J. Roman, Founder of 1LifeSystem

Our guest on this episode knows how to put a smile on people’s faces, and not just because he’s a skilled dentist. Dr. Eric J. Roman also believes part of his job is to infuse love into group dentistry and give dental associates the playbook for performance and joy. That’s right up our alley at Areo Dental, where we strive to help our employees uncover their inner greatness and achieve a healthy work-life balance. “The playbook is a six week program where we give associates an accountability coa...

Mar 11, 202532 minEp. 7

Understand the DNA of Your Business: Adam E. Coffey, Founder of The Chairman Group™

Our guest today on Filling You In wears a lot of hats: bestselling author, private equity expert, acclaimed international speaker, board member, mentor, and consultant. He also has a wide array of life experiences as a CEO, pilot, general contractor, and US Army veteran. Put it all together, and Adam Coffey can be best described as a visionary leader who drives transformative growth and fosters high performance cultures. That's one reason hosts Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj sought...

Mar 04, 202533 minEp. 6

Operations As a Leading Indicator In Business: Caitlin Zulfic Maehr, Director of Operations at Areo Dental Group

On this episode of Filling You In , we’re happy to introduce you to a key member of the Areo Dental family, Caitlin Zulfic Maehr, and delve into the critically important work she does as our Vice President of Operations. As you’ll learn in this informative and fun conversation, Caitlin sees her role as connecting various parts of the business to maintain alignment with the mission. “As an operator, you're a bridge to all these other departments. A lot of my day-to-day is really making sure that ...

Feb 25, 202527 minEp. 5

How Artificial Intelligence Can Drive Business Growth: Amol Nirgudkar, Co-Founder and CEO of Patient Prism

On this episode of Filling You In: A Dental Podcast with A-Squared we’re happy to welcome Amol Nirgudkar, a stalwart of the dental industry, to help us understand how artificial intelligence can be used by dental practices and other types of healthcare clinics to drive growth. Amol is the co-founder and CEO of Patient Prism which offers an AI platform that more than 8,000 dental and healthcare offices leverage to enhance sales performance and uncover operational insights around capacity, pricing...

Feb 18, 202527 minEp. 4

Financial Trends in Dental Practices: Austin Moffat of DSO CFO

Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj (A-Squared) the co-CEOs of Areo Dental Group, started the Filling You In podcast to share their own experiences as dentist entrepreneurs and to learn along with their listeners about industry trends and best practices from leading innovators and experts who are shaping the future of dental care. Their first guest is a perfect fit for this purpose. Austin Moffat is a partner and CFO Advisor at DSO CFO, a 12-year-old company that has helped hundreds of ...

Feb 11, 202519 minEp. 3

All About Our New Podcast

On this episode of Filling You In: A Dental Podcast with A-Squared, dentist entrepreneurs, and spouses, Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj give a sneak preview of the fascinating topics they will be exploring with their expert guests, discuss why they decided to create a podcast, and talk about how they hope you will benefit from listening. If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels and visit Areo Dental Group on LinkedIn or on Instagram @AreoDentalGroup. You can...

Feb 03, 20254 minEp. 2

Debut Episode: Meet Our Hosts!

Welcome to the debut episode of “Filling You In: A Dental Podcast with A-Squared" where we uncover the insights, trends, and stories shaping the dental industry. On this episode, you'll meet our hosts Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj and learn about their globe-spanning personal backgrounds, their journey into dentistry, the story behind starting Areo Dental Group, what it's like working together as spouses, and much more! If you like this podcast, please share it on your social chan...

Jan 22, 20257 minEp. 1
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