
Kyle Guerin on the Strategic Advantage of Making Dentistry Less Self-Centred
The Dental Economist Show · 2025-06-05 · 41 min
Episode notes
What if we told you that how fast and how big your dental practice grows is directly proportional to the strength of your CSR function? Tune into the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show as host Mike Huffaker welcomes Kyle Guerin, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Henry Schein, for an invigorating conversation on the critical need for a philanthropic approach to dentistry in today’s day and age. What You’ll Learn: How to start and scale CSR initiatives without compromising business performance Why "No margin, no mission" is the key principle for sustainable philanthropic efforts The proven connection between CSR programs and staff retention, especially with younger generations How to measure the real impact of dental philanthropy beyond just counting procedures The untapped opportunity in expanding dental care for patients with special needs How to build authentic CSR programs that align with your practice culture and values The business case for corporate giving, including enhanced brand perception and team morale How many dentists remember why they got into this profession in the first place? Note enough; and that has to change.