AHL 35 July 2026 | Page 56

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Dr. Sameer Puri incorporates ownership, education, and digital systems to shape clinical choices at Imagen Dental Partners

Dentistry is going through a time when consolidation is outpacing clinical trust. Financial pressures, new ownership models, and rising technology costs are changing how practices work and how patients receive care. Many clinicians have questions about control, culture, and continuity as their practices grow. In this environment, clinical leadership means more than following protocols or metrics. It shapes whether scaling up improves care or creates distance between providers and patients. At Imagen Dental Partners, Dr. Sameer Puri, Chief Clinical Officer, takes on that responsibility, working where ownership, education, and systems shape daily choices in the operatory.

Dr. Puri’ s role matters in a market where financial structures often shape clinical outcomes. Imagen operates as a partnership, giving dentists ownership in both their practices and the parent company. The model puts clinical decisions on equal footing with financial performance. Dr. Puri is involved in doctor relations, education, compliance, and business development as part of his role. He also assists in guiding the rollout of new tools, clinical workflows, and standards across locations. He brings the perspective of a dentist who has practiced, trained colleagues
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