The 20-Year Shortcut – How Dr. Paola Suglio Acquired a 20-Year Practice
In a previous episode, Dr. Ardeshir Khademi shared the senior physician’s perspective on why buying an existing practice can be smarter than starting from scratch.
Watch that conversation here: https://youtu.be/FjOatcJAIo8?si=NRu8WP5n7moT2el3. In this episode, that principle comes to life.
Dr. Paola Suglio is a prosthodontist and first-time practice owner who acquired a dental clinic that had been operating for over 20 years in Naples, Florida.
After rebuilding her career in the U.S. as a foreign-trained dentist, she chose acquisition over a startup, stepping into an established practice with an existing team, patient base, and legacy.
This conversation explores what it actually takes to inherit trust, lead through transition, and modernize care without breaking what already works. Dr. Suglio also shares how patient anxiety shaped her clinical philosophy, including her approach to stress-free dentistry and the thoughtful use of laughing gas as a tool for comfort, not marketing.
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About the Guest Dr. Paola Suglio:
DDS, Experienced Prosthodontist & Dentist at Palm & Pearl Dental.
Dr. Suglio brings more than two decades of clinical experience to Palm & Pearl Dental in Naples, Florida, blending expert dental care with a compassionate patient-centered approach. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2001 from the University of Zulia in Venezuela, followed by a Prosthodontist Degree from Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia, and completed advanced U.S. training in general dentistry at the University of Florida in 2015 to become fully licensed in the United States.
Dr. Suglio’s scope includes general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry — from preventive care to porcelain veneers, dental implants, crowns, and bridges — with a focus on personalized treatment planning and patient comfort. She is actively engaged in ongoing professional development and holds memberships in major dental associations, including the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Suglio prioritizes creating a welcoming environment and building strong patient relationships. Outside the office, she enjoys family time, fitness, beach outings, and healthy cooking.
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Topics covered:
➡️ Why acquiring a legacy practice can reduce risk for first-time owners
➡️ Taking over a 20-year practice and earning patient trust
➡️ Leading inherited teams through modernization and change
➡️ Designing a stress-free patient experience as a clinical philosophy
➡️ Lessons for dentists and physicians considering practice acquisition
Together, these two episodes show both sides of the same decision, the principle behind practice acquisition, and the real-world execution of it.
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Links to Dr. Paola Suglio Assets:
Website: https://www.palmpearldental.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palmpearldental
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paola-suglio-96680815a
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