Dear Colleagues,

In this exclusive interview, you will meet Gary Wald, CEO, and Dr. Maria Kunstadter, DDS, co-founders, The TeleDentists. Dr. Kunstadter has led and participated in over 24 medical mission trips worldwide since 1982 and has been in private practice of dentistry for over 30 years. Gary Wald is credited with launching and building new brands and healthcare companies. His expertise includes growing revenues and profits, customer acquisition, business development initiatives, and strategic alliance partnerships.

The TeleDentists is pioneering tele-dentistry with an easily accessible solution to address urgent oral and dental problems. Its proprietary, national network of Board Licensed dentists use secure online video consults to connect with patients’ smart phones, laptops or tablets.

This issue also brings you news on:

• Medical tourism in India gets a boost with 16% jump in arrival of foreign medical travelers
• U.S. spends far more on healthcare than other developed countries – and researchers say prices are still to blame
• Up to a third of knee replacements pack pain and regret
• Physician Practice Roundup – Surgery center that may have exposed patients to HIV lawsuit

Thank you for your interest in this exciting, growing market space. We welcome your comments and/or editorial contributions, which can be sent directly to: [email protected].

Laura Carabello 
Editor and Publisher