Chairside Connection: Integrating the latest technology into your practice

July 8, 2025

Dr. Pam chats with Dr. Chris Salierno about how Tend Dental delivers an innovative health-care and hospitality experience, including by offering solutions that patients want, like Philips Zoom! WhiteSpeed in-office whitening.

Pamela Maragliano, DMD

Dr. Chris Salierno is Chief Dental Officer for Tend, which recently partnered with Philips Oral Healthcare. He explains that Tend is very mission-focused and patient-centered, offering much of the latest technology and products from Philips.

Tend practices listen to what their patients want and offer more of what they demand. Tend has noticed a big rise in the demand for cosmetic dentistry. Philips offers many solutions that fall into the cosmetic dentistry category.

Listen to what we discuss, whether joining a Tend practice is right for you, and how you can apply some of these ideas into your practice.

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About the Author

Pamela Maragliano, DMD

Pamela Maragliano, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].