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worldwide, built education platforms, and invested his own capital in the organization he now helps to guide.
The model
Dr. Puri has been involved with Imagen Dental Partners since its earliest stage as an investor and moved into the Chief Clinical Officer role just over two years ago. The organization now spans more than 120 practices and keeps adding new locations each year. For Dr. Puri, what sets Imagen apart is ownership and a long-term focus.“ Our partners are the majority shareholders of the organization,” he points out.
“ Doctors share ownership of their individual practices and also hold ownership at the top company level.”
That structure guides how Imagen grows and allocates capital. The company operates without private equity or institutional investment, a decision that shapes boardroom conversations and day-to-day practice operations.“ That allows us to focus on the long term. Our goal is to build an organization where my colleagues and I would be proud to send our families to our doctors,” he explains.
Debt management aligns with that philosophy. Imagen uses financing, but Dr. Puri draws a clear line between just
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