2576: From Navy Dentistry to Practice Ownership

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes · Aug 17, 2026 · 55m

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Chaz Vittitow, also known as Dr. Chaz, for a conversation about military dentistry, startup ownership, mentorship, and building a career with intention. Dr. Chaz shares how his father’s example as a dentist first inspired him to pursue the profession, then walks through his path from the University of Kentucky to serving as a dentist in the U.S. Navy across San Diego, Sicily, and Whidbey Island. He reflects on the leadership lessons, clinical foundations, and worldview he gained through military service before transitioning into…