Dr. Richard Madow is an American dentist, author, publisher, and prominent practice management consultant who has spent decades influencing the business side of the dental profession. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and successfully ran a private clinical practice in Baltimore for years. Recognizing that dental schools heavily emphasized clinical skills while neglecting the realities of running a business, Dr. Madow co-founded The Madow Center for Dental Practice Certification alongside his brother, Dr. David Madow. Together, they revolutionized dental continuing education by creating the “The Richards Report,” a highly popular, irreverent, and practical national newsletter that injected humor and unfiltered marketing and management advice into a traditionally rigid industry.

Beyond publishing, Dr. Madow achieved celebrity status within the dental community as a dynamic keynote speaker, corporate consultant, and musician, frequently headlining major dental conventions across North America. He expanded his reach to the digital space as the co-host of the long-running Dental Practice Fixers podcast, where he offers real-time analysis, mystery shopping critiques, and growth strategies to help practitioners improve patient retention and maximize revenue. Known for his candid, upbeat storytelling approach, Dr. Madow has authored numerous articles and training programs designed to reduce workplace stress for dental teams while helping doctors transition from struggling clinicians to thriving entrepreneurs.