Dental Success Institute (DSI) is a dentist coaching and mastermind community founded by Dr. Mark Costes, built around leadership, systems, profitability, and practice independence. Since 2012, DSI has helped dental practice owners at every stage tighten operations, build stronger culture, and grow with discipline. Their tiered membership programs range from self-paced resources to elite one-on-one coaching, and members report an average 49% increase in profitability and 38% revenue growth.
DSI is also home to The Dentalpreneur Podcast, one of the most popular podcasts in dentistry, where Dr. Costes interviews industry leaders on topics ranging from practice management to personal development.
Many DSI-aligned practices explore reducing PPO reliance, improving retention, and strengthening patient lifetime value, where an in-house membership plan can play a practical role in stabilizing recurring preventive care and cash flow.
The Dentalpreneur Podcast: Simplifying Dental Memberships for Maximum ROI
“Turn passive income into predictable revenue while improving patient loyalty and reducing insurance dependence.” - Ryan Corby
Ryan Corby, CEO and co-founder of Smile Advantage, joins Dr. Mark Costes on The Dentalpreneur Podcast to dive deep into the evolving world of dental membership plans. Ryan shares how Smile Advantage offers a modern, flat-fee platform that puts control back in the hands of private practice owners, eliminating per-patient pricing and clunky spreadsheets. The conversation covers deep PMS integration, customized automation, flexible patient renewal tools, white-label branding, real-time payment tracking, and click-to-renew functionality.
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