Association of Dental Support Organizations

11/18/2022

Thank you Senator Todd Johnson, Representative Dean Arp, Senator Ted Alexander and Representative Terry Brown Jr. for taking the time to tour several ADSO member, Heartland Dental’s, locations in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.

We appreciate their interest and support.

10/27/2022

See you in Chicago!

09/26/2022

Thank you to Assemblyman Heath Flora for meeting with the ADSO at Stadium Dental Groups and Orthodontics in Manteca, California!

We appreciated the opportunity to discuss the benefits of the DSO model with him as well as review important state issues concerning access to care and the special needs community.

09/19/2022

Universal licensure will not only reduce the financial burden placed on dentists seeking to move states, but it will also help provide much needed oral health care services to underserved patient populations across the United States.

https://www.ada.org/publications/ada-news/2022/september/ada-partners-take-steps-to-achieve-greater-licensure-portability-for-dentists

Legislation for this new model has been drafted and is available for public review and comment until Sept. 30- https://bit.ly/3SfSEa7

09/07/2022

We’re one day away from our next membership call! Have you signed up?

Join us tomorrow- Thursday, September 8th for a conversation between Michael Riccobene, DDS, CEO of Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, and Dr. Brett Wells, Founder and CEO of DentalHQ.

In addition to receiving Dr. Riccobene’s acquisition checklist, attendees will also learn about:

⁃ What to look for when contemplating an acquisition.
⁃ How to evaluate prospective practices.
⁃ Best practices for integration.

Please register now! https://bit.ly/3KH2389

09/03/2022

Attention all ADSO Members! Join us next Thursday, September 8th for a conversation between Dr. Michael Riccobene, CEO of Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, and Dr. Brett Wells, Founder and CEO of DentalHQ.

Topics for this discussion will include:

⁃ What to look for when contemplating an acquisition.
⁃ How to evaluate prospective practices.
⁃ Best practices for integration.

Please register now! https://bit.ly/3KH2389

08/26/2022

Join us Wednesday, August 31st for a conversation between Maryam Beyramian, DDS, MBA, CEO & Co-Founder of Westwind Integrated Health and Heidi Arndt, Founder of Evolve Dental Advisors.

Topics discussed during this event will include:

- Creating a business that is resistant to economic slowdowns.
- Building a strong team culture and minimizing workforce turnover.
- Improving patient satisfaction through oral-systemic health collaboration and education.

Sign up now! https://lnkd.in/d-US3Bsw

08/18/2022

Published July 26, 2022, the Benevis Whitepaper, which explores the structural separation of dental-medical care in the U.S. as well as the health inequities that result from this, is an absolute must-read for all ADSO Members!

Check it out now — https://bit.ly/3c7DTGT

For low-income families with limited or no dental coverage, the dental divide contributes to higher instances of disease and other serious health problems.

08/10/2022

Attention ADSO members: Please join us for a very special conversation with members of our executive committee - Steve Bilt, Co-Founder and CEO of Smile Brands, Robert A. Fontana, Founder and CEO of Aspen Dental, Stephen Thorne, IV, Founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services, and Dr. Rick Workman, Founder of Heartland Dental.

This discussion will focus on current market conditions, growth strategies for DSOs, wages and workforce, and more.

To register, please click the link- https://lnkd.in/g4z2zesG

08/09/2022

Congratulations to Oluwatoyin Fatogun D.D.S, M.P.H, a long time champion for access to care in her community, for her recent appointment to the Maryland State Dental Board.

Dr. Fatogon has proven to be a fierce advocate for oral health in her community and we look forward to what she will accomplish in this new position.