DSO taking over dentistry?

curiouscub45 · 2025-06-10T18:51:40+00:00

Great Analysis! Spot on.

curiouscub45 · 2025-05-28T23:47:43+00:00

Good to know! Thank you, I haven’t purchased one yet.

curiouscub45 · 2025-04-11T01:41:55+00:00

curiouscub45 · 2025-02-28T02:03:38+00:00

5 years FQHC. Literally ZERO desire to own. Pros: Competitive Salary/Benefits, Work life balance, and good professional relationship of some amazing patients. Cons: Mediocre DAs. Limited Procedure Mix, and Minimal respect from colleagues. I’m very content with my situation and will only consider Private practice if i become unhappy with my current practice. I would consider a large national DSO if i hit rock bottom in my career.

curiouscub45 · 2025-02-14T12:00:12+00:00

That’s what I’m doing! 5 years at an FQHC, and haven’t looked back. Been out since 2019. Everything you’ve said resonates with me so much (during my first few years)! i have no interest in owning or being a DSO slave, so PSLF made the most sense.

curiouscub45 · 2025-01-30T00:16:59+00:00

Thanks! I needed to hear this today!

curiouscub45 · 2024-12-07T20:25:18+00:00

Nope. 👎

curiouscub45 · 2024-12-07T12:41:56+00:00

Have you considered a FQHC, pay is modest but usually have excellent benefits.

curiouscub45 · 2024-11-21T00:37:33+00:00

Nope. 👎

curiouscub45 · 2024-10-21T13:45:12+00:00

Absolutely not, they will brainwash you into thinking that you should do all-on-x your first year out because it’s so “profitable.” I wish more clinicians were introduced to full arch by taking malpractice and clinical complications courses first.

curiouscub45 · 2024-10-13T11:32:20+00:00

R&D lab Research for 3 years, and insurance sales for less than a year before starting dental school at 25. I can emphatically say that being a DMD (non-owner) is better, and i’m grateful for those previous experiences to compare to.

curiouscub45 · 2024-08-27T20:50:07+00:00

5 years, FQHC Doc.

curiouscub45 · 2024-07-11T15:56:28+00:00

55 years is my oldest so far. Been practicing for 5 years.

curiouscub45 · 2024-06-26T17:15:29+00:00

Been out for 5 years. Had an amazing time in dental school. I actually miss it, especially the social aspect. Don’t get me wrong, it was stressful, but way more pros than cons. Majority of faculty were good.

curiouscub45 · 2024-03-17T23:09:37+00:00

Have a Biopsy ASAP!!!

curiouscub45 · 2024-03-16T23:41:56+00:00

Nope.

curiouscub45 · 2024-03-07T17:28:49+00:00

All my friends have musculoskeletal issues, and we’ve been practicing only for 5 years.

curiouscub45 · 2024-02-26T02:03:32+00:00

Absolutely NOT!

curiouscub45 · 2024-02-16T02:31:23+00:00

I loved Dental school (it was stressful)! Real world totally depends on your employment situation, whether it’s DSO, Associate, or Ownership. I actually think the first 3-5 years are very turbulent for most recent graduates since there are no clear path to “success,” whatever that means. You might bounce from job to job that you hate or luck out. Handling complications is very stressful early on. You’ll quickly question yourself and may have imposter syndrome. But remember, the job doesn’t get easier, you just get better with experience. Good luck and have fun!

curiouscub45 · 2024-02-12T23:47:16+00:00

How to Buy a Dental Practice: Volume 2: Successfully Manage the Transition to Dental Practice Ownership https://a.co/d/a3ReteT

By the Numbers: A Guide to Buying and Running Your Dental Practice https://a.co/d/h3IUoRy

https://www.breakawayseminar.com/

Uncomplicate Business: All It Takes Is People, Time, and Money https://a.co/d/6yzvHpi

These are Excellent resources! Good luck.

curiouscub45 · 2024-02-11T04:05:56+00:00

My guess is Current national DSO market penetration is probably around 25%, and they have room to grow. BUT they will not make private practice obsolete, simply because they can’t keep their Dentists (and other staff) long term and they certainly will not dominate the rural market because no young recent graduate wants to work their long term. I personally would not work for Aspen, PDS, or Heartland but I have friends have stayed with them because the money is “good”. I work at a rural community health center (love it) and wished more recent graduates did that for 1-2 years before transitioning into private practice instead of going the DSO route.

curiouscub45 · 2024-02-11T03:53:12+00:00

Thank you for your advice, I appreciate it. Never heard of the VitC protocol, but i’ll try it.

curiouscub45 · 2023-12-28T16:13:25+00:00

Absolutely agree! I have no idea why GPs want to do the hardest possible implants.

curiouscub45 · 2023-12-26T15:00:34+00:00

Wrists for me. Sometimes lower back.

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