by By Laura Thill
There’s a reason why so many dentists are choosing to join a DSO
Support and training for dentists and staff and greater access to dental care for patients are just a couple of reasons why more and more dental professionals are joining a dental service organization. Being part of a group has offered greater purchasing efficiency and staffing support, says one dentist. Another applauds the discount pricing on labs and supplies, which have enabled his practice to reduce overhead and increase profitability. In addition, DSOs generally provide good medical insurance and stock ownership options, enabling dental owners to offer their staff higher wages and better benefits.
Not only are some solo practitioners tired of dealing with the day-to-day administrative responsibilities that take them away from practicing dentistry, they miss a work-life balance. “I can leave the office at the end of the day and spend time with my family, without having to worry about many of the daily office responsibilities,” says one dentist.
Efficiency in Group Practice profiled several DSO-affiliated dental practices about a number of issues, including implementing new technology, addressing the oral-systemic health connection and working with the growing number of young dental professionals entering the industry. Here’s what they had to say:
- American Dental Partners, Inc., Maplewood Metro Dentalcare
- DecisionOne Dental Partners, Acierno Family Dentistry
- Pacific Dental Services, Henderson Modern Dentistry
- Marquee Dental Partners, Embassy Hillsboro Village
- Mortenson Family Dental – Shelbyville, Kentucky location
