For more than a decade, the dental industry has experienced one of the most aggressive consolidation cycles in its history. Private equity capital poured into the profession, DSOs scaled rapidly and large multi-location platforms became a dominant force across the…
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There are still a number of advantages that come with maintaining an independent dentistal practice, from more intimate interactions with patients to having more day-to-day flexibility. For dentists who do decide to partner with a DSO, it is crucial to…
Federal policy changes under the Trump administration could have a larger impact on dental organizations, including DSOs. Barry Lyon, DDS, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about how changes to Medicaid and…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has become a leader in medical-dental integration, and now they’re turning their attention to the next areas of focus to further their progress. The organization became the first DSO to integrate medical and dental care with…
New dental technologies, in particular AI, can help practices enhance the patient experience and improve trust if implemented correctly. The use of AI to confirm X-ray diagnoses and show patients exactly what is going on in their mouths is already…
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DSOs have gained a largely negative reputation from patients and dentists due to various factors, including the involvement of private equity companies and claims of placing production above patient outcomes. Barry Lyon, DDS, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at…
The Medicaid-sized elephant in the room for the dental industry does not have an easy solution, but a move in the right direction is needed, according to this dental director. There are too many plans, not enough consistency between the…
Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity plans to focus on increasing practice capacity while continuing to expand into new markets this year. The DSO, which supports more than 20 practices, entered several states last year, including New Jersey, Ohio, California, Tennessee, Louisiana…
New efforts to prevent and catch fraud within CMS programs require stronger safeguards for DSOs, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. CMS recently proposed the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare, or CRUSH, initiative, which is designed to stop suspicious payments…
Increased hygienist autonomy could be the key to alleviating dental accessibility issues, but many dental professionals agree that the industry must go about it the correct way in order for this effort to succeed. As part of its 2026-28 Strategic…