322: Investing in Yourself and Your Practice: A Dentist’s Journey

Mahmood_Sara

In this episode, Dr. Grace Yum welcomes Dr. Sara Mahmood—dentist, entrepreneur, and international speaker—to share how embracing digital technology early on transformed her career. From taking bold risks as a new graduate to scaling multiple startup practices, Dr. Sara reveals how digital dentistry became the driving force behind her growth, innovation, and brand. Episode 322 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms or listen now by clicking the player above!

Episode highlights:

  • Why Dr. Mahmood invested in digital dentistry early and how it transformed her career
  • How digital technology fueled her multi-practice growth and created opportunities along the way
  • The mindset shift that helped her embrace innovation and overcome fear in business decisions
  • How becoming a speaker and KOL shaped her approach to technology, practice growth, and patient care
  • Advice for dentists looking to expand their practices with digital technology

Meet this week’s guest:

Dr. Sara Mahmood is a dentist, entrepreneur, and international speaker based in Dallas-Fort Worth. She is the founder and owner of brush365, a multi-location dental brand built on the promise of “Dentistry with Integrity.” A Master in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), Dr. Mahmood is known for her clinical excellence and her passion for elevating the standard of care in general practice.

She is a global clinical partner and key opinion leader for SureSmile, where she focuses on advancing aligner education and outcomes. In 2024, she spoke on two DS World Main Stages—in Las Vegas and São Paulo—and hosted numerous study club sessions across the United States both in person and virtually. Her hands-on workshops and case-based lectures have helped hundreds of doctors feel more confident with IPR, attachment workflows, and aligner case planning.

Outside of the operatory, Dr. Mahmood is a member of the Harvard Surgical Leadership Program and was recognized by Incisal Edge Magazine and Dallas Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 honoree. She is also a dedicated mentor, speaker, and content creator. You can find her on social media as THE SureSmile SuperStar!

When she’s not running her practices or speaking around the globe, you’ll find her on the tennis court or chasing after her three young kids.

Find us on Social Media: @MommyDentistsinBusinessMediaNetwork @sarathedentist___ @dentsplysirona.us

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