How Do Successful Dental Groups Run on Data? The KPIs, Metrics, and Operations Behind Profitable DSOs

What separates a single thriving dental practice from a successfully scaled dental group? In this episode of Insurance Untangled, host Don Adeesha sits down with Vincent Cardillo, founder of Maeva Dental Advisors and a 25-year experience in the dental industry, whose track record includes helping one group land at #14 on the Inc 500 list with 12,896% growth.

Vincent breaks down what really changes when you move from running one practice to leading multiple locations — and why so many owners get stuck along the way. From building a clean org chart and creating real accountability, to documenting SOPs, investing in training, and getting the right people in the right seats, this conversation lays out the operational foundation every growing practice needs.

You'll also hear Vincent's framework for the four KPI buckets every dental group should be tracking — financial, operational, clinical, and culture, along with the specific metrics that quietly move the needle (and the ones that just distract leaders from the real story). Plus, why benchmarks matter more than dashboards, how data-driven decisions build owner confidence, and what it takes to scale without burning out your team.

Whether you're running one practice or planning your second location, this episode is a clear, no-fluff blueprint for building a dental group that grows with structure — not stress.

🎧 Tune in to learn

-The 5 most common breakdowns that stall practice growth

-How to move from "I'll just do it myself" to a team that runs itself

-The 4 KPI buckets every dental group must track

-Why benchmarks matter more than the data itself

-How to turn metrics into a leadership tool, not just a report