E47: LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY TO GET YOUR PATIENTS NEW TEETH IN JUST ONE VISIT

In this episode of The Connected Physician, host Katharina Juenger welcomes Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg, co-founder of Gallery 57 Dental and a pioneer in CAD/CAM dentistry, to explore the intersection of healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship, and personal endurance. Based in New York City, Dr. Koenigsberg shares how his advanced dental practice delivers same-day, patient-centric care while also balancing his passion for Ironman competitions and family life.

In this episode, Katharina and Dr. Koenigsberg discuss:

✅From Columbia to Central Park – How Gallery 57 Dental became a technology-forward practice with 17 treatment rooms and an in-house lab.

✅Redefining the Patient Experience – Why prioritizing care quality over KPIs leads to natural business growth.

✅CAD/CAM Dentistry in Action – How one-visit restorations and in-house fabrication save time, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes.

✅Lessons from Endurance Sports – The parallels between Ironman training and entrepreneurial leadership in healthcare.

✅The Role of Technology in Reducing Dental Anxiety – Using computer-controlled syringes and CO₂ lasers for more comfortable procedures.

✅Why Dentistry Lags Behind Medicine – The financial and structural reasons why dental innovation often trails medical advances.

✅The Invisalign Debate – Why his team continues to use branded aligners despite having in-house capabilities.

✅Flat Fees and Trust – How transparent pricing helps eliminate surprises and build stronger patient relationships.

✅Scaling with Culture in Mind – Growth strategies that maintain a family-oriented, patient-first ethos in an expanding practice.

✅What’s Next in Dentistry – The promise and limits of AI, 3D printing, and diagnostic tech in shaping the future of care.