2455: Why This New Dentist Chose a De Novo Over an Acquisition

<p>On today's episode, recorded live at Voices of Dentistry 2026, Dr. Mark Costes chats with Dr. Emily Maslovich, a first-time practice owner just weeks away from opening Bronco Family Dental in Gilbert, Arizona. Emily shares her journey from Midwestern dental student to startup founder, including how she found her location, her grassroots approach to hiring, and why she chose a de novo over an acquisition.</p> <p>They dive into the importance of culture-first hiring, training non-dental team members, and building systems …