The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

2594: From Immigrant Roots to Building a Dental Group With Purpose

September 10, 2026·36 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Albert Voravong in Fiji during a Smile Outreach International mission to talk about dentistry, entrepreneurship, family, and purpose. Albert shares his parents' immigration story, his path into dentistry, and how he went from launching a rural startup to building a multi-practice organization in Canada.   They discuss the lessons that came from both successful and difficult practice growth, the importance of strong operational leadership, building the right team, navigating acquisitions, and creating alignment around a long-term vision. Albert also reflects on mission dentistry, the influence of his parents' sacrifices, and how service has become an important part of defining success beyond business growth. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://smileoutreachinternational.org https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

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