Disrupting the DSO Status Quo
VIDEO: Understanding the DSO Landscape & How to Select a DSO
This video provides a lot of valuable information related to the current DSO landscape in the dental industry. The video reviews demographic information showing dentist involvement with DSO's, and related trends. It also identifies numerous shortcomings with many of the current DSO business models, and creative solutions to address these issues.
The business model for ICON Dental Partners was developed based on interviews with over 200 dentists and specialists. They told us what they wanted in a group, and we built it for them! The result is an approach to doing dentistry at scale that is the most beneficial for doctors you will find.
Ian McNickle joins Gary Takacs on his podcast to share about the DSO model.
In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Podcast, Gary is joined by Ian McNickle to provide an insightful look into the evolving role of DSOs. Together, they discuss the misconceptions around DSOs, often labeled as "corporate dentistry," and explore the real advantages they can offer, such as enhanced practice valuations and financial stability. Gary and Ian also examine how DSOs can provide support to dentists at various career stages while addressing the growing need for a healthy work-life balance in the dental profession. This episode is a valuable listen for anyone interested in understanding the potential of DSOs to shape the future of quality care in dentistry.