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Dr. Monzer Shakally of Southern Smiles Discusses Dental Care and Trust Building on Phoenix Business Brief Podcast
The episode highlights Shakally's journey from refugee to dental practice owner and the challenges he faced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · PHOENIX, AZ — September 2, 2026
PHOENIX, AZ — September 2, 2026 — The Phoenix Business Brief Podcast announced the release of a new episode featuring Dr. Monzer Shakally, Founder & Dentist at Southern Smiles, discussing dental care, business development, and trust building.
The episode features Dr. Monzer Shakally, a dentist and founder of Southern Smiles in South Phoenix. He discusses his journey from being a Syrian refugee to establishing a mission-driven dental practice that primarily serves uninsured patients. The conversation covers the challenges of starting a dental startup, including high initial costs and the importance of building trust with patients.
"What I really enjoy is when somebody is telling me, hey, I appreciate you taking the time to spend with me and educating me. Nobody else has done that in the past, and I trust you," Shakally said.
Understanding the challenges faced by dental startups like Southern Smiles is crucial for the Phoenix business community. As many practices in Arizona are corporate-owned, the emphasis on trust and patient care is vital in distinguishing local practices. This discussion sheds light on the complexities of providing quality dental care in underserved communities, which is significant for public health and local entrepreneurship.
The full episode is available on the Phoenix Business Brief episode page at https://phoenixbusinessbrief.com/episodes/from-refugee-to-practice-owner-building-a-mission-driven-dental-startup, on Apple Podcasts, and on Spotify.
About Phoenix Business Brief
Phoenix Business Brief is a podcast covering Arizona business, policy, real estate, entrepreneurship, technology, health care, education, and economic issues. The show features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, experts, and community leaders shaping the Phoenix region and Arizona economy.
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