Dentistry Today

JUNE 30, 2023

We are often asked the question: “Should I take on a partner or hire an associate for my dental practice?” Alternatively, an associate can help alleviate your patient load and allow for more work-life balance. Should I take on a partner or just hire an associate for my dental practice?

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Dental News and Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Gilbert, AZ, November 28, 2023 – DSO University (DSO-U), a leading clinical management company providing DSOs with a turnkey solution for developing provider skills , today announced the release of its new cutting-edge training management software platform and continuing education services.

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Private equity firm Cathay Capital announced that it has invested in the dental service organization (DSO) Parkview Dental Partners. Mark Woods , partner and head of North American private equity at Cathay Capital, said, “We are excited to partner with Parkview Dental Partners as it is uniquely positioned in the DSO market.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 30, 2023

Dental support organizations (DSOs) held in the portfolios of private equity firms also participated in allegedly bilking taxpayers for millions of dollars. The Private Equity Stakeholder Project decried how the nation’s second largest DSO apparently abused the PPP loan program. ” U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION RULES The U.S.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 14, 2024

United Dental Corporation (“UDC”), a rapidly growing dental service organization (DSO), announced the acquisition of Nashville, TN-based Gorham and Ammarell Dentistry, marking its first acquisition in Tennessee. We entertained over a dozen offers for this storied and prominent practice in the heart of Nashville.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 1, 2023

Henry Schein announced that it will present as keynote speaker author and entrepreneur Erica Dhawan, at the 2023 Women in DSO event, “Empower and Grow 2023,” on March 8-10, 2023, at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Henry Schein is also engaged with Women in DSO at the leadership level. About Henry Schein, Inc.

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JUNE 23, 2023

who came together with the mission of continuing their education on how to deliver exceptional care to children in underserved communities and ensure they get the orthodontic care they deserve. About Benevis Benevis is a leading dental support organization (DSO) for practices focused on delivering life-changing dental care and orthodontics.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 21, 2023

Benevis , a leading DSO for practices focused on dental care and orthodontics, stands with the U.S. The DSO recognizes that not all Americans have equal access to dental care and orthodontics. With continued effort, we can help close the dental health disparity gap and ensure that all children have access to quality oral healthcare.”

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Practice Transition Conundrum: The Unanswered Questions Practitioners Face Amidst the Proliferation of DSO Exit Offers The fever surrounding DSO exit offers has become the defining spirit of an era in dentistry. Practice Sale vs Buyout – Who shoulders the burden of risk? Have you clearly defined these for yourself?

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 27, 2024

“For 20 years, PDA’s mission has been twofold: to equip dentists with the tools they need to excel in the dental profession and to help dentists live a fulfilling life. The success of our first workshop of 2024 underscores this commitment.”

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Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Through Delegated DDS, dental insurance payers and DSOs gain the predictability of an experienced partner and proven workflow that reduces administrative burdens and significantly reduces credentialing wait times. ” For more information about Fluent and our dental business intelligence solutions, visit Fluent.Dental.

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Dentistry Today

JANUARY 4, 2024

“Gene recruited an outstanding leadership team to Affordable Care, expanded the company’s services and built tight alignment between doctors and the DSO. “Pete is a mission-driven, highly-qualified leader who brings an excellent mix of healthcare and retail experience to Affordable Care,” explained Delaney.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 6, 2023

Mari Sawtelle , founder of Mari’s List, states, “We have partnered with uLab to offer this exclusive program due to our shared belief that the orthodontist is the expert when it comes to tooth movement. uLab’s offerings reflect this belief by enabling control and flexibility for shared customers.”

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 27, 2024

Common Mistakes Dentists Make with Financial Planning On almost a daily basis, here are the three most common missteps we see with our dental clients: 1. Furthermore, the values of practices are fluctuating more than ever with the rise of DSO capital. When dentists fail to plan, their plan often fails.

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Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“We’re proud to partner with a practice that has such a longstanding history of providing exceptional dental care to the community. This location is an ideal fit with our existing presence in the area, and we couldn’t be more excited to work with Dr. Anisso to advance the dental care quality available to patients.”

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Dentistry Today

MAY 4, 2023

Espire is thrilled to continue that family tradition and help take it to the next level. We are proud to be the solution for premier, private-practice dentists who would not typically join a DSO group and are honored that Dr. Anderson chose us to be his partner.”

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 17, 2023

Valuation We live in a time of great change with respect to valuations of healthcare provider transactions. Hiring a Banker/Broker Depending on the size and complexity of the transaction, sellers should consider whether it is advantageous to engage an investment banker or a broker to help “shop” the practice to multiple buyers.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 30, 2023

We are excited to connect with leaders in dentistry during the ADSO Annual Summit as they are helping to drive progress in the profession by enhancing access to care, encouraging intrapreneurship, and beyond,” said Nancy Lanni, vice president and general manager, North America strategic account management team, Henry Schein, Inc. “We

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MARCH 10, 2023

We are absolutely thrilled that all three PDA podcasts are included in the top-10 Fan Favorite Podcasts for 2022,” says PDA CEO & co-founder, Dr. Victoria Peterson. PDA is a learning organization, and we are passionate about creating valuable content that resonates with our audiences.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By: Todd Doobro w, CFP Maybe you will read this…who knows what piques your interest? I have a buddy who always dreamt of owning a very specific sportscar. What will help us repay our loans, afford the lifestyle we want, and take that next vacation? So how do we go about protecting our income?

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Dentistry Today

MAY 25, 2023

We are thankful for our doctors and staff who volunteered their time and gave back to our communities through this day, but who also serve them throughout the year by creating dental homes for families whose insurance can make it difficult to find care.” Oral health is healthcare too.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 2, 2023

Benevis , a leading dental support organization (DSO) for practices focused on dental care and orthodontics, is proud to announce it will host its eighth annual Sharing Smiles Day on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Sharing Smiles Day enables our clinical teams to expand access to care and give back to the communities and families we serve.”

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Planet DDS

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We asked DSO executives to answer two questions: What remains your biggest hiring challenge? What is one tip that has helped your organization hire and retain quality doctors and/or team members? In the second half of 2021 we implemented two processes that have been instrumental in driving retention and engagement.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This development comes in the midst of a severe labor shortage in dentistry—as the company’s effort to help practices better retain top talent and build more responsive and flexible dental teams. of dental assistants who voluntarily left the field cited “inadequate benefits” as the reason for their departure. PORTLAND, ORE.,

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Planet DDS

MARCH 21, 2024

Mergers, acquisitions, and the consolidation of dental practices were the hot topics at the 2023 Yankee Dental Multi-Site Summit in Boston, with the biggest jaw-dropping prediction coming from Brian Colao , the Director of the DSO Industry Group for Dykema. A key focus of these DSO leaders is modernizing the dental experience.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

AUGUST 9, 2021

Some of them see the lure of working for a DSO and earning a reasonable compensation package with minimal administrative responsibilities as the optimum goal. Also, the availability for consulting with someone who may have the wisdom and experience necessary to assist in making the right call is invaluable and a wise choice.

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Planet DDS

JULY 12, 2023

When evaluating your options, it is crucial to keep in mind the unique capabilities and features offered by your software provider, and how their imaging capabilities can help you grow. In this blog post, we will explore the key factors that DSO leaders should consider when choosing cloud-based dental imaging software.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 20, 2023

The Art of Failure: What You Can Learn From Your Latest Dental Marketing Flop At my dental marketing agency , we live by the mantra “fail forward.” My only rule is that every failure must be followed by a post mortem, so that we learn not only WHY we failed, but WHAT we need to do differently next time.

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Planet DDS

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Whether you’re in a private practice or part of a large dental group, you have probably noticed someone in your practice who is feeling burned out. When we cannot get a patient in sooner, that is an example that can lead to compassion fatigue. We have a remote team member through Support DDS that has made us much more effective.

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Planet DDS

AUGUST 16, 2021

From 2D x-rays to 3D CBCT scans, image files take up a lot of space, and the last thing a DSO needs is a cumbersome way of managing and accessing these images across multiple offices. Let’s unpack the top five benefits of cloud-based central access for DSOs. Is your DSO striving for efficiency or clinging to legacy systems?

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Planet DDS

JUNE 6, 2022

When you think about the future of your DSO, what comes to mind? A dental practice management solution is, or likely has been, a factor in determining your DSO’s outlook. . We’re Planet DDS, and we’re problem-solvers for DSOs. . You don’t need to look any further. Our Founding .

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 21, 2023

We were fortunate to have another insightful conversation with Florian Hillen from VideaHealth here at Dentistry Today. We won’t keep you long. There’s only a few questions and then we’ll get out of here. We tried not to be a nerdy MIT startup but a commercially viable and impactful company.

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Emerging Undercurrents Threatening The DSO Boom You’ve sold your practice… Now what? Are we entering a new “lost decade” era in the stock market? The growth we have experienced in the last two decades came at the cost of fundamentals that cannot be ignored (massive stimulus, bailouts, inflation). Take a breath.

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Planet DDS

MAY 5, 2022

Identifying the top operational challenges of DSOs allows you to determine which solutions will your organization run as smoothly as possible. We outlined the top five challenges of running a DSO and how to combat them: Adopting a Franchise Model. Does your DSO have a standard process of when and how you collect payments?

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Planet DDS

MARCH 28, 2022

Dental Service Organizations (DSO) equip dentists with crucial business management and support within the practice, allowing dentists to focus on their patients instead of complex business operations. . How are DSOs Impacting the Dental Industry? . Furthermore, 1 in 5 dentists under the age of 35 is part of a DSO. .

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Dental News and Technology

JANUARY 23, 2023

over two decades Atlanta, GA, January 10, 2023 — Benevis, a leading dental support organization (DSO) for practices focused on dental care and orthodontics, announces the release of the company’s first annual Impact Report. We have spent the last 20 years working to change the state of oral healthcare across the U.S.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Rizkallah came to the online symposium well-prepared with multiple graphic illustrations to help make his claims. Representation from the insurance industry, Medicaid MCO companies, and the dental support organization (DSO) industry was well-represented in attendance. He believed that he had a responsibility to present reality.

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