2258: Behind the Scenes of Dental Software's Rapid Rise Pt. 2

In today's Part 2 episode, Dr. Mark Costes chats with Eric Giesecke, CEO of Planet DDS, about his unlikely journey from mechanical engineering and lawncare deals to leading one of the most influential dental software companies in the U.S. Eric opens up about acquiring Planet DDS via a search fund, scaling through two private equity recapitalizations, and how his team has grown from 25 to over 350 employees.  They explore the evolution of Denticon as a cloud-based platform, its open API ecosystem, and where AI and automation are heading in dental practice management. Eric also dives into the shifting private equity landscape, the challenges of vendor trust in dentistry, and why his leadership team is focused on culture and innovation over politics. This episode is packed with insights for anyone navigating the intersection of tech, dentistry, and entrepreneurship. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.planetdds.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast