<p>Scaling a dental practice isn’t just about adding operatories... it’s about having the right leadership and systems in place.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, Dr. Glenn Vo sits down with Erica Benavente, Founder of Quest Dental Solutions, to discuss why many dentists hit a ceiling when they try to scale without executive-level operational support.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Erica shares her journey from dental assistant to COO, how she helped grow a practice into a 25-operatory super practice, and why a fractional COO can be the missing link between chaos and sustainable growth.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode, we cover:</p> <ul><li>When dentists actually need a fractional COO</li><li>Why office managers can’t scale practices alone</li><li>How systems and staffing must evolve as practices grow</li><li>What changes when you expand to multiple locations</li></ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>🦷 Sponsor Shoutout: Dentalree</b></p> <p>Dentalree provides high-quality dental supplies and technology designed to improve efficiency and patient care.</p> <p>🎉 Exclusive Nifty Thrifty Deal</p> <p>Get 20% OFF your entire order with code NIFTY</p> <p>👉 <a href="https://niftythriftydentists.com/dentaldiscount/dentalree-2/" target="_blank">https://niftythriftydentists.com/dentaldiscount/dentalree-2/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>👥 Join the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Facebook Group</b></p> <p>👉 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/niftythriftydentists" target="_blank">/ niftythriftydentists</a> </p>