Ryan Smith DDS

Helping Dentists Create Fun, Fulfilling, and Profitable Careers
Courses, coaching, and strategies from a dentist who’s built and scaled 16+ practices
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The Dental Grind

Dentistry is busy, noisy, and full of half-baked advice. The Dental Grind cuts through the clutter with one weekly email designed to make you smarter, sharper, and maybe even laugh out loud before your first patient.
Here’s what you’ll get every week:

Below the Gumline

A quick reflection on the bigger picture of dentistry (and life).

High-Speed Chatter

The week’s hottest dental news, distilled with wit and zero fluff.

The Research Says

A deep dive into controversial clinical questions, backed by the latest science.

Business Bites

A practical tip to boost profitability, leadership, or patient retention.

Productive Pearls

Efficiency hacks to make your clinical or admin life smoother.

Mental Anesthesia

A lighthearted closer to remind you dentists are human too.

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Feeling Stuck Between the Chair and the Business?

"I've been there. I’ve developed a framework to help ambitious dentists like you bypass the struggle and build a practice that serves both your patients and your life."

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What we offer

Buying A Thriving Dental Practice

Ways I Can Help You Build a More Profitable, Fulfilling Dental Career.

Online Course

Business Fundamentals

“Business Mastery for Dentists” → The most comprehensive online course for dental practice owners who want more profit, less stress, and a thriving team. Inside, you’ll master every system you need — collections, case acceptance, PPO strategy, overhead control, leadership, and more — plus get step-by-step implementation guides to make it all work in your practice.

Online Course

Acquisition Course

Leverage my experience from purchasing and managing 16+ dental practices. This step-by-step course walks you through evaluating opportunities, analyzing financials, negotiating terms, and closing with confidence. Learn how to spot red flags early and avoid costly mistakes that could set you back hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Partnerships

Practice Partnerships

Take the leap into ownership without doing it alone. Whether you’re an associate tired of not having control over your future, or a dentist who wants mentorship and operational support, we’ll partner with you to acquire and grow a practice together. You can stay long-term partners or gradually buy us out as you gain confidence and experience.

Our Core Offerings

1-on-1
Coaching

Work directly with me to create the practice — and lifestyle — you actually want. Together, we’ll install proven profit systems, cut unnecessary overhead, and streamline your operations so you can increase income while gaining back your time and freedom.

About Me

I'm Dr. Ryan Smith

I am Dr. Ryan Smith DDS, and I love the field of dentistry. I am here to empower others to achieve excellence and envision futures beyond their wildest dreams. I want to use my experience to help everyone be better dentists and provide clarity for them to help accomplish all of their goals. As we navigate this path together, I will share the valuable insights and lessons that I have accumulated and continue to learn. Join me in this adventure, where learning and growth go hand in hand.

Success Stories From Coaching & Courses

Sarah M. Practice Owner

“Before working with Ryan, my collections were stuck around 91%. Within two months of implementing his system, we’re at 98% and my front desk feels confident handling every balance.”

Dr. James R. General Dentist

“I’ve taken other CE courses, but this was the first one that gave me step-by-step systems I could plug into my practice right away. My team actually enjoys using them because everything is clear and simple.”

Alex T. Aspiring Practice Owner

“I was overwhelmed looking at practice acquisitions and had no idea what to watch out for. Ryan walked me through the red flags, and I ended up saving nearly $200,000 on my purchase.”

Dr. Lee. Oregon

“The coaching calls kept me accountable and focused. In six months, my overhead dropped by 9% and I finally feel like I’m running my business instead of it running me.”

Michael P. Dentist & Owner

“What I liked most is that Ryan has actually done this himself. He’s owned practices, managed teams, even built schools and labs. It’s not theory — it’s battle-tested advice.”

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