Build Your Practice with Dentistry’s Innovators
Backstage connects you to founder-led companies vetted for integrity, innovation, and results, so you can focus on growing, not second-guessing vendors.
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Vetted by values
Built for growth
Proven in dentistry
80+ A private circle of founders, CEOs, and innovators.
ABOUT US
Why Backstage Exists
Born underground. Built on values.
Designed for dentists who scale differently.
For four years, Backstage was underground. A private circle of 80+ founders and CEOs sharing what worked (and what didn’t) in dentistry. No booths. No sales reps. No noise.
We built this on values you won’t find in corporate dentistry:
Kindness — no jerks, ever.
Abundance — growth multiplies when shared.
Fun — because business should feel like music, not misery.
Moving towards your goalS empowers us
Dentistry doesn’t need another vendor list. It needs a trusted platform where good people solve real problems differently.
A network of founders you can trust — built on values, not corporate contracts.
And here’s our promise :
We say no to more companies than we say yes to. Tools and services are everywhere, but values are rare. If a founder doesn’t live by kindness, abundance, and fun, they don’t make it into Backstage.
Now, for the first time, we’re opening the doors. Not to sell. Not to spam. But to give dentists a place to find clarity, community, and growth they can trust.
Our Solutions
- Forget vendors. You need clarity, and a clear path to grow your practice.
- At Backstage, we organize solutions around the core growth pillars that matter most.
Choose the problem you want solved, meet the founders who already fixed it.
Vendor Savings & Buying Power
Buy smarter. Protect margins.
Access pre-negotiated vendor pricing and growth-aligned partnerships built specifically for private practices and emerging groups. This is where smart purchasing turns into stronger margins.
Helps you:
- Reduce overhead without sacrificing quality
- Simplify vendor relationships as you grow
- Increase profitability through strategic pricing
Practice Systems & Operations
Build systems that support growth.
Growth exposes weak systems. This category helps you streamline operations, modernize infrastructure, and remove friction so your practice can grow without chaos.
Helps you:
- Eliminate bottlenecks that slow growth
- Build systems that support expansion
- Improve accountability without micromanaging
Insurance, Billing & Cash Flow
Control the money. Strengthen the business.
Growth breaks when revenue isn’t captured and managed properly. This category helps you tighten billing systems, improve collections, and turn production into predictable cash flow.
Helps you:
- Capture every dollar earned
- Eliminate billing and insurance leakage
- Track revenue and cash KPIs that guide decisions
Marketing & Patient Growth
Micro-tagline: Build predictable new patient flow.
The right patients don’t show up by accident. This category helps you build marketing systems that consistently attract high-value patients and support long-term growth.
Helps you:
- Attract better-fit, higher-value patients
- Reduce reliance on discounts
- Build consistent new patient demand
CLINICAL & SPECIALTY EXPANSION COACHING
Expand services. Increase production.
Revenue grows when your clinical skillset expands strategically. This category delivers coaching to help you build high-margin services and increase production per provider.
Helps you:
- Add profitable clinical services
- Increase associate engagement and output
- Improve case acceptance in advanced treatment
Leadership & Team Performance Consulting
Build leaders. Strengthen teams.
Strong systems require strong leadership. This category helps you recruit intentionally, develop leaders, and build accountable teams that execute consistently.
Helps you:
- Recruit and retain top performers
- Strengthen executive decision-making
- Align teams around measurable results
AI & Practice Automation
Work smarter. Reduce strain.
AI and automation increase capacity when implemented correctly. This category helps you streamline workflows, reduce staffing pressure, and improve efficiency.
Helps you:
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Improve front-desk efficiency
- Increase operational capacity without adding headcount
Patient Experience & Engagement
Turn great care into lasting loyalty.
Patient experience drives retention, referrals, and long-term value. This category helps you design consistent, trust-building patient journeys.
Helps you:
- Increase retention
- Generate organic referrals
- Improve consistency across touchpoints
Buying, Selling & Practice Transitions
Build value before you transact.
Whether you plan to sell, buy, or scale, preparation determines outcome. This category helps you increase EBITDA, strengthen valuation drivers, and negotiate from a position of strength.
Helps you:
- Increase EBITDA through operational discipline
- Structure your practice for premium valuation
- Become sell-ready long before you exit
WHY CHOOSE US
Grow Smarter. Lead with Heart.
Backstage is dentistry’s inner circle, where founders and innovators help you scale smarter, lead with heart, and enjoy the journey.
You’ve seen enough noise, hype, and half-baked solutions. It’s time for clarity, connection, and results you can trust.
Proven shortcuts to your toughest challenges
Humans who’ve walked in your shoes (not sales reps)
A safe space to ask hard questions and get real answers
Frequently Asked Questions
About BackStage
What exactly is BackStage?
BackStage is a curated platform of founders, innovators, and industry experts helping private practices & emerging dental groups grow smarter — not harder.
We connect you to proven partners and strategic solutions designed to increase EBITDA, cash flow, and long-term enterprise value.
Who is BackStage built for?
We’re built for private practices & emerging group founders, DSO leaders, and entrepreneurial dentists who are scaling smart and want strategic support to do it right — with clarity, culture, and control.
Is BackStage just another marketing or consulting agency?
Not at all. BackStage isn’t a vendor — it’s an ecosystem.
Our members represent the best minds in marketing, finance, technology, leadership, and operations — aligned to your growth priorities, not a single service.
What does “Growth Architecture™” mean?
It’s our signature framework — the six pillars of growth every successful group must master:
EBITDA Growth, Cash Flow, KPIs & Data, Patient Acquisition, Team & Culture, Profitability, and Group Practice Growth.
BackStage helps you assess where you are and guides you to the right solutions for where you’re going.
Working With BackStage
How do I get started?
Start with the Growth Diagnostic Quiz — it takes under 90 seconds and identifies your top growth priorities.
From there, you can connect directly with our Growth Concierge to create your personalized roadmap.
What happens after I take the quiz?
You’ll receive a custom growth profile showing your highest-impact opportunities, plus introductions to curated partners who specialize in solving those challenges.
It’s free, fast, and completely tailored to you.
Do I have to be part of a DSO to work with BackStage?
No — many of our members are independent multi-location practices or solo founders building their first practice.
If you’re thinking about scaling, we’re here to guide the journey — before, during, and after expansion.
How do BackStage members become part of the platform?
Every member is vetted for excellence, alignment, and impact.
We hand-select innovators who have a proven record of results, values that match our culture, and the expertise to help groups grow with integrity.
Culture & Community
What makes BackStage different from dental conferences or Facebook groups?
We go beyond talk — BackStage is action-driven.
Instead of “what worked for someone else,” we create custom solutions then connect you to proven partners and guided playbooks designed for your specific growth stage.
Why is it called “BackStage”?
Because growth happens behind the scenes — in the systems, strategies, and people who make it all work.
We shine a light on those innovators and help them take center stage in their market.
What kind of community events does BackStage host?
From VIP roundtables at Dykema and major conferences to private strategy sessions, BackStage connects leaders who solve problems — not sell.
Our gatherings are designed for collaboration, mentorship, and measurable growth outcomes.
How can I stay in the loop?
Visit our Media Hub for interviews, insights, and event recaps — or follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram to see what’s next.
What’s the ultimate goal of BackStage?
To help private practice & emerging groups become industry leaders — growing profitably, sustainably, and with purpose.
Our mission is simple: growth with guidance.