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08/16/2024

🚀 Proud Moment for the Dental Industry! 🦷

Congratulations to the 50 dental-related companies that have made it to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S.! Among these are 𝟮𝟰 𝗗𝗦𝗢𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀: https://dso.pub/4czr1Cx

The Inc. 5000 is more than just a list—it's an entrepreneurial benchmark.

🎉 The dental industry is thriving, and these companies are leading the way in innovation and excellence. Here’s to more growth and success in the future!

Group Dentistry Now provides the only comprehensive dental list. See who made it: https://dso.pub/4czr1Cx

50 dental-related companies made the 2024 list. Of those, 24 are dental care providers with a mix of DSOs / dental groups. What is the Inc. 5000? In 1982,  Inc....

08/15/2024

🎧 Shaun Taylor, Director of Special Markets and E. Daniel Shoemaker, Equipment Product Manager of Air Techniques, Inc., join the Group Dentistry Now podcast to discuss nitrous oxide in dentistry, including:

➡ Using nitrous oxide for patient sedation
➡ Why Daniel is known as “The Godfather of Nitrous”
➡ Understanding nitrous safety
➡ Creating a nitrous oxide strategy in your DSO
➡ Listen or watch: https://dso.pub/4donA32

Shaun Taylor, Director of Special Markets and Daniel Shoemaker, Equipment Product Manager of Air Techniques, join the Group Dentistry Now Show to discuss nitrous oxide in dentistry. The duo discuss:...

08/14/2024

🌟 Insights from Insiders: Building Trust Between Vendors and DSOs! 🌟

Launching a product with a DSO is just the beginning. But what happens next? 🤔

Successful partnerships go beyond the deal—it's about trust, transparency, and understanding each other's challenges. Amanda Horman, Director of Hygiene Operations at UME Dental Growth, and Allison Norris, CEO of The Dentele Group, LLC, share their expert tips on how vendors can bridge the gap with DSOs:

🔍 Know the DSO's Needs: Size matters! Tailor your support and training to the DSO's scale.
🎓 CE Hours Are Key: Boost credibility by offering accredited continuing education.
📞 Effective Follow-Up: Consistent communication ensures your product remains top of mind.
🚫 Ethics First: Avoid unethical marketing tactics; they can destroy trust.
🤝 Collaboration Is King: Align your goals with the DSO's and share valuable resources.

Ready to elevate your vendor-DSO relationships? Read the entire article: https://dso.pub/4dnZfu2

Insights from Insiders From the initial call to the product launch, vendors are eager to place their products in the hands of a DSO. However, success isn’t solely about closing...

08/13/2024

🎧 Dr. Scott Asnis, Founder & CEO of Dental365, Joseph Carpentieri DDS, Director of Clinical Education of Dental365, and Dr. Joshua Gish, President of Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry, join the show.

Key discussion points include:
➡ Dental365’s 10-year anniversary
➡ Supporting academic advancements of their doctors
➡ What is Dental365’s Dental Health Ecosystem?
➡ How they successfully integrated specialty dentistry
➡ Listen here: https://dso.pub/3M6A0k5

Dr. Scott Asnis, Founder & CEO of Dental365, Dr. Joseph Carpentieri, Director of Clinical Education of Dental365, and Dr. Joshua Gish, President of Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry, join the show....

08/09/2024

A powerful dental logo design is more than just an image; it's the visual cornerstone of your brand, setting you apart in a competitive market. With a well-crafted logo, your dental practice can make a lasting impression, build trust, and attract new patients. Investing in a distinctive and versatile dental logo is a strategic step toward establishing a memorable identity in your community. Learn more: https://dso.pub/3WDFaJ9

My Social Practice

Powerful Dental Logo Design to Represent Your Company In a saturated internet market, your dental brand plays a critical role in attracting potential patients while retaining existing ones. Impactful...

08/08/2024

🎧 How do you pick the perfect location for your next dental practice? David James, CPA, Founder & CEO, and Rhonda Meyer., VP of Sales & Partnerships at Locate™ Strategy, join this audio-only podcast to share insights and strategies for choosing a practice location, evaluating a practice acquisition or looking to make the most out of an existing practice: https://dso.pub/46CeDAu

Key discussion points include:

➡ Understanding the Locate Strategy platform and how it helps with de novo locations, due diligence and existing practice growth.
➡ Strategic Moves
➡ Census Block Groups
➡ Studies that evaluate location and market area.
➡ Listen here: https://dso.pub/46CeDAu

David James, CPA, Founder & CEO, and Rhonda Meyer, VP of Sales & Partnerships at Locate Strategy, join this audio-only podcast. David and Rhonda share insights and strategies for choosing...

08/07/2024

Group Dentistry Now (GDN) has been committed to the success of DSOs, dental groups, and the people who work for them since 2014. DSO People is the only comprehensive list of new hires, promotions and awards. Here is July’s DSO People list: https://dso.pub/3AfelDE

Group Dentistry Now (GDN) has been committed to the success of DSOs, dental groups, and the people who work for them since 2014. DSO People is the only comprehensive list...

08/06/2024

Dental groups and DSOs should enjoy seamless access to essential intelligence across their entire network, all from a single screen. To enhance performance analytics for enterprise users, dashboards with innovative features are now available, including:

⏺ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

⏺ Network Performance Score

⏺ Individual Practice Performance

⏺ Tracking Performance Trends

⏺ Flagging Important Metrics

⏺ Monitoring Staff Activity

To learn more: https://dso.pub/3yszCcm

RecallMax

Sponsored Content At RecallMax, supporting the growth of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and providing accurate, actionable analytics has always been our top priority. We believe that groups and DSOs should...

08/05/2024

Concorde Career College, the healthcare education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., and Heartland Dental announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to develop a co-branded campus for dental hygiene and dental assistant programs. Learn more about the partnership, designed to help address Heartland Dental-supported practices’ significant demand for dental hygienists and dental assistants in specific markets. https://dso.pub/3WwPJhc

Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., and Heartland Dental announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to develop a co-branded campus for dental hygiene and dental assistant programs. Heartland...

08/02/2024

DNI is an advanced call tracking tool which revolutionizes how practices monitor and analyze incoming calls, attributing them to specific digital marketing efforts. With DNI, dental practices can enhance patient experience by personalizing interactions based on online behavior, improving overall patient satisfaction and loyalty. Learn more about the powerful benefits of DNI for your dental group or DSO: https://dso.pub/4fvKYgA

Call Box

Sponsored Content Dynamic Number Insertion (DNI) is an essential solution for dental practices seeking to expand opportunities, gain deeper patient insights, and optimize marketing strategies. This advanced call tracking tool...

07/31/2024

Pacific Dental Services Foundation and High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine come together to serve the underserved of North Carolina with the donation of a Mobile Dental Clinic. HPU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine degree program will enroll its inaugural class of 60 students in this fall. The MDC will give dental students another avenue to gain clinical experience and grow their careers while addressing a critical gap in care. Learn more about this philanthropic initiative: https://dso.pub/3SzJYhp

Heartland Dental

Pacific Dental Services Foundation and HPU Workman School of Dental Medicine Come Together to Serve the Underserved of North Carolina The Pacific Dental Services® (PDS) Foundation announces the donation of...

07/30/2024

While many doctors recognize some benefits of using a scanner, some remain unconvinced about the advantages of scanning every patient. However, data shows that over half of all dentists in the United States are currently using an intraoral scanner. Here, we examine the advantages of giving an intraoral scanner a prominent role in any case. https://dso.pub/3SsaPfn

Glidewell Dental

Sponsored Content Intraoral scanning provides an easy and predictable method for doctors to integrate digital dentistry into their workflow. As medical professionals increasingly seek ways to reduce costs, free up...

07/26/2024

Membership plans enable practices to offer simple, affordable, and personalized coverage directly to patients. This model creates a huge opportunity for dental leaders to improve patient engagement, care, and loyalty, while stabilizing and expanding revenue independent of changes in insurance. Learn more about the benefits of offering a dental membership plan: https://dso.pub/4c1Q2pK

Kleer

Sponsored Content From February 2020 to March 2023, Medicaid enrollment grew by 23.3 million to nearly 95 million due to economic conditions, Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, and...

07/25/2024

DSOs primarily function to provide non-clinical services to doctors. DSOs serve doctors, who are their primary customers, and it is imperative for these doctors to partner in management to ensure the highest quality of care for patients. Heidi Arndt shares how an effective CCO is not merely an administrative figure but a pivotal force driving both clinical excellence and business success. Here’s how an effective CCO can be instrumental in your organization: https://dso.pub/3WhfoKt

I recently had a conversation with a Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) of a mid-sized Dental Service Organization (DSO) who shared a candid revelation: “I am not sure what I am...

07/24/2024

A new DSO, Innovate 32, has launched. The group is backed by Shore Capital Partners and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. They have plans for rapid growth throughout the South and Mid-Atlantic. Learn more about the new group, which was founded by Clint Newman, DDS: https://dso.pub/3YiJEaI

DSO Spotlight A new dental services organization (DSO), Innovate 32, has been launched in Nashville, TN, with the completion of a strategic partnership with Dr. Clint Newman’s Nashville dental group:...

07/23/2024

While net collection rate (NCR) serves as a basic benchmark for AR performance, it falls short in capturing the complexities of dental AR management. By considering the three-dimensional nature of AR — amounts, speed, and quality of collection — practices can gain deeper insights and drive sustainable financial growth. Too much open AR can spoil the pot faster than you can say “write-off.” Find a better way: https://dso.pub/3SHE6mz

InsideDesk

Sponsored Content Net Collection Rate (NCR), once hailed as a beacon in Accounts Receivable (AR) management, now feels like a relic of the past. In the realm of Accounts Receivable...

07/18/2024

🎧 Stephen Thorne, Founder & CEO of Pacific Dental Services Health, and Thomas Schwieterman MD MBA, Chief Medical Officer & VP of Clinical Affairs of Midmark Corporation, discuss the integration of dental and medical services. Highlights include:

➡ Pacific Dental Services’ rebrand to PDS Health
➡ Dr. Schwieterman’s perspective as an MD
➡ Understanding clinical support in med-dent
➡ New diagnostics
➡ How medical-dental integration works
➡ Listen or watch: https://dso.pub/4bISyRK

Pacific Dental Services Midmark Corporation

Steve Thorne, Founder & CEO of PDS Health, and Dr. Tom Schwieterman, Chief Medical Officer & VP of Clinical Affairs of Midmark Corporation, discuss the integration of dental and medical...

07/17/2024

On April 30, 2024, Walmart Health announced they were closing all of their 51 health centers across five states. This decision affected the lives of the patients who received care, the associates and providers who delivered care, and their communities. This void has also created an opportunity for DSOs and dental groups. Here are seven strategies DSOs can use to serve former Walmart patients and attract new patients as well: https://dso.pub/3zWKLlW

Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) can leverage the opportunities created by the recent Walmart Health Clinic shutdown to increase efficiencies made possible by experts in dental care, while improving access to...

07/15/2024

🎧 Elliot Zibel, CFA, Founder of ClariFi Health, & Dr. David Janash, Partner at ClariFi Health and Founder & CEO of Underbite Dental Management, share their thoughts on:

➡Data in the DSO industry
➡What it means to be a data-driven organization
➡Why they started ClariFi?
➡Measuring ROI & success with data
➡Listen or watch: https://dso.pub/4cS5ki0

07/12/2024

Water touches virtually everything that matters in a dental office. Maintaining clean and safe dental waterlines is paramount for dental groups and DSOs. However, this task often proves complex and time-consuming. Over 30% of all dental unit waterline tests conducted by dental offices fail. Learn the revolutionary solution offering unprecedented speed, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness, that delivers accurate, reliable results in just 15 minutes: https://dso.pub/3XZyPdq

Solmetex

Water touches virtually everything that matters in a dental office. Nowhere is water more important than in the dental unit. Over 30% of waterline tests fail.

07/10/2024

🎧 Jordan Lorenz, VP of Sales & Marketing of Dental City, invites Taylor Dunn, Director of Partnerships of UptimeHealth and Russ Baker, Senior VP of UptimeServices, to discuss their partnership.

The trio shares thoughts on:

➡ UptimeHealth’s advanced technology

➡ UptimeServices support and education in the dental community

➡ Using technology to educate & improve techs and dental equipment

➡ Dental City’s recent investments and advancements

➡ Listen or watch: https://dso.pub/4cA1ni7

Jordan Lorenz, VP of Sales & Marketing of Dental City, invites Taylor Dunn, Director of Partnerships of UptimeHealth and Russ Baker, Senior VP of UptimeServices, to discuss their partnership. The...

07/09/2024

As more DSOs embrace digital workflows for increased efficiency, accuracy, and productivity, digital sensors have become the standard of care. Not all digital sensors, however, are created equal. When selecting a sensor for your practices’ digital workflow, there are multiple factors to consider — among them are durability, reliability, patient comfort, image quality, and software compatibility. Learn more and get a demo of next-generation digital sensor technology: https://dso.pub/3S1ksRQ

DEXIS

Sponsored Content From routine hygiene visits to diagnosing and treatment planning for specific issues, 2D X-rays remain an integral offering across practices that comprise Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). As dental...

07/08/2024

Gary Salman CEO of Black Talon Security, LLC and Jill Dunnam, Director of Operations of Allied OMS, share their thoughts on the state of cybersecurity in the dental industry through Q2 of 2024:

➡ Cyberattack trends in healthcare in 2024
➡ The sharp increase in attacks targeting the dental community
➡ New key security strategies & technology
➡ Recent FBI warnings regarding OMS targeted attacks
➡ Listen or watch: https://dso.pub/3zz63WL

Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security and Jill Dunnam, Director of Operations of Allied OMS, share their thoughts on the state of cybersecurity in the dental industry through Q2...

06/29/2024

06/29/2024

06/28/2024

For DSOs looking to expand their operations, scaling in a responsible way requires a refined process for revenue cycle management. Of course, there are complexities when it comes to billing best practices. Philip Toh, Co-Founder of The Smilist Management, discusses how his DSO is successfully leveraging omni-channel billing. You will also learn how to optimize patient billing for DSOs in a white paper which you can download for your RCM team: https://dso.pub/3XKUjKO

Sponsored Content The current billing landscape for DSOs As the dental support model becomes increasingly prominent, the industry is experiencing an emerging trend of mismatched expectations. The expected profitability of...

06/27/2024

Introducing 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙪𝙗!

This groundbreaking initiative introduces a Learning Management System (LMS) that is truly the first of its kind in the DSO community—something no one else is offering.

Whether your DSO currently uses an LMS or not, this platform is an ideal educational solution for groups of all sizes. It is flexible, customizable, and affordable, providing immediate ROI. The AGD PACE-approved CE courses are taught by the dental industry’s leading experts and educators.

DSOs like Dental Care Alliance (DCA), Oakpoint, Mortenson Dental Partners, Grand Dental and OMS360 are already using this LMS.

Key podcast takeaways:
➡ How an education platform can streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve retention.
➡ The custom branding, custom courses, and custom reporting capabilities of the GDN Learning Hub.
➡ The variety of position-based and compliance training available.
➡ A new AI tool for accessing educational information.
➡ Listen or watch: https://dso.pub/3zlE5h4

06/27/2024

📣 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

Welcome to the future of employee training for DSOs! We are excited to announce our latest initiative: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙪𝙗 https://lnkd.in/g_XKrP87

Our groundbreaking Learning Management System (LMS) is truly the first of its kind in the DSO community—something no one else is offering. Our platform offers white labeling options: custom branding, custom courses, and custom reporting.

DSOs like Dental Care Alliance (DCA), Oakpoint, Mortenson Dental Partners, Grand Dental and OMS360 are already using this LMS.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙪𝙗 is the perfect solution to help DSOs implement a better employee learning and development platform. Whether your DSO currently uses an LMS or not, this platform is an ideal educational solution for groups of all sizes. It is flexible, customizable, and affordable, providing immediate ROI.

💡Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_XKrP87

06/26/2024

Specialty DSOs have demonstrated resilience against economic downturns and global crises such as recessions and pandemics. One specialty area with significant growth potential is pediatric dentistry. Here are the top 10 states ripe for pediatric specialty DSO expansion: https://dso.pub/3xydtZL

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Pediatric Specialty DSO Spotlight Specialty Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) have demonstrated resilience against economic downturns and global crises such as recessions and pandemics. One specialty area with significant growth potential...

06/25/2024

Credentialing and recredentialing are fundamental processes for dental providers to participate in insurance networks and secure timely reimbursements. Credentialing requires verifying and assessing a provider’s qualifications, experience, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while recredentialing ensures these qualifications are consistently maintained. Here are the top 7 qualities to look for in an RCM partner when automating provider credentialing: https://dso.pub/4byNeAx

DentalXChange

Sponsored Content Credentialing and recredentialing are fundamental processes for dental providers to participate in insurance networks and secure timely reimbursements. Credentialing requires verifying and assessing a provider’s qualifications, experience, and...