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Practice Management

Dentist

Student

(6501) How Dentists Can Partner, Scale, or Build Their Own

Friday, October 24, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ET
Location: Level 1, Salon C
CE: 1

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Fee: Included with SmilePass

Disclosure(s):
Randy J. Rodgers, Randy Rodgers: No financial relationships to disclose
Explore the inner workings of dental support organizations (DSOs) in this candid roundtable discussion featuring a banker, accountant, and practice consultant. Learn how dentists can evaluate DSO partnerships, scale their practices efficiently, or build their own DSO from the ground up—with insights grounded in financial, operational, and strategic expertise.

Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluate the financial, operational, and strategic implications of joining a DSO or building your own
  • Identify key factors in scaling a dental practice independently, including staffing, infrastructure, and financial planning
  • Discuss the foundational steps and challenges involved in building a DSO, including compliance, capital requirements, and operational oversight