Speaking From Experience...

About DENTAL MBA™ | Dental Management Sciences

At DENTAL MBA™, we specialize in coaching dental vendors and dentists, helping them optimize their relationships, strengthen patient care, and grow thriving practices. Backed by over 40 years of expertise in the dental industry and led by Bob Maccario, a pioneer in dental business management, we’ve developed innovative programs and strategies that transform the way dental vendors and practices work together to achieve sustainable success.

Our Mission

We believe the key to long-term success lies in fostering Seamless Integrated Partnering (SIP)—a strategy that transforms traditional vendor-practice relationships into strategic partnerships. This approach aligns vendor offerings with the goals of dental practices, ensuring that both parties collaborate to improve the quality of care, the patient experience, and the business outcomes of the practice. By leveraging this new business model, we help dentists and vendors move beyond outdated, transactional thinking to embrace innovative, mutually beneficial solutions.

Bob Maccario’s Legacy of Leadership

As the president of Dental Management Sciences, Bob Maccario brings an unparalleled depth of experience. With an MBA from Pepperdine University and a career spanning decades in dental business management, With his leadership:

• We have developed innovative programs, such as the "Dental Concierge" and "Dental MBA", which teach practices to incorporate guest services and business systems that highlight clinical excellence.

• Created and taught a business school curriculum for a national postgraduate dental institute.

• Managed dental practices across the U.S. and consulted with several national dental companies.

• Served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pacific Dental School and operated a leading commercial dental laboratory for 18 years.

Bob’s reputation as a speaker, educator, and consultant is well-known. He has appeared at major national meetings (ADA, AACD, AAOSH) and written articles in leading dental publications. His hands-on experience and visionary leadership allow him to provide actionable insights for both vendors and practices.

What We Offer

Through our coaching services and proprietary systems, we help dental vendors and dentists alike redefine what success looks like:

• For Dental Vendors:

  • Learn to align your offerings with what drives dentists—exceptional patient care—and build trust through relevance, stories, and solutions.

  • Transition from being considered a “vendor” to becoming a strategic partner invested in a practice’s success.

• For Dentists:

  • Understand the true cost of business to make better decisions on hiring, technology, and marketing.

  • Implement scalable systems like the EDGE SYSTEM™ to streamline workflows, improve patient compliance, and increase case acceptance.

  • Abandon “dinosaur logic” and evolve into a digitally minded practice that thrives in the era of consumer-driven dentistry.

The Future of Dental Business

At DENTAL MBA™, we’re not just teaching dentists and vendors how to thrive today—we’re preparing them for the future. Our focus on ethical competitive advantages, innovative partnerships, and oral-systemic care ensures that every client we coach is equipped to meet both business and clinical challenges head-on. Are you ready to get that "EDGE" and transform your practice or business? Contact us today to find out more. 

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