With DSOs continuing to grow and multi-location dentistry becoming more common, the operational side of dentistry can’t be treated as secondary. Dentistry isn’t just about great clinical care; it’s also about strong systems.
The launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has triggered a wave of uncertainty and apprehension among dentists and clinicians across Canada. Many practitioners, concerned about the program’s impact and administrative complexities, have hesitated to enroll or start treating patients under the CDCP, which launched May 1. Recent figures indicate that only a fraction … Read more
DSO Tech Solutions, a new division of Cellerant Consulting Group is connecting DSOs with leading dental technology companies to deliver growth for both parties. Cellerant formed this new platform in partnership with The DSO Project, an industry leader in DSO consulting and advisory services. The program has outstanding benefits for DSOs. It is free for … Read more
In the wake of the pandemic’s worst days and as worker burnout continues to impact the healthcare space, employee retention and turnover in dental service organizations (DSOs) and group practices remains a significant challenge. To ensure that its leadership team is doing all it can to maintain a thriving work environment for its staff and … Read more
For years, Paul Helpard was content to run the clinic on Vancouver Island where he practised orthodontics, a specialty of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing and treating the misalignment of teeth. Owner-operators like him were the way dentists had traditionally worked. But that was beginning to change. Large companies backed by private equity were starting … Read more
In North America, there’s a trend toward consolidation of individual orthodontic practices as the specialty evolves – from people and operations to technology and the business model itself. Some have predicted this change, seeing other medical professions consolidating in recent years, including dental, fertility, endocrinology, and even veterinarian clinics. But since most orthodontists are already … Read more
It is always interesting to observe how perspectives change from one generation to the next. While consulting with a dentist in Ottawa approximately 10 years ago, a 4th-year dental student dropped by. An ambitious person, she was already exploring the path for potential associate opportunities when she graduated the following year. We chatted and she … Read more
123Dentist combines with Altima Dental and Lapointe Group, solidifying its position as one of the largest dental support organizations in Canada 123Dentist, Altima Dental, and Lapointe Group have entered into a merger agreement to create one of the largest dental support organizations in Canada, with nearly 350 supported dental practices. The transaction is being financed … Read more
Jordyn Hewer had a plan: Go to veterinary school, get a decade of experience under his belt and then buy his own practice. The first two steps went off without a hitch. He graduated from the University of Montreal’s veterinary school in 2011. He spent the next 10 years working as a small-animal veterinarian in … Read more
123Dentist is proud to be recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. Now in its 29th year, Canada’s Best Managed Companies remains one of the country’s leading business awards programs recognizing Canadian-owned and managed companies for innovative, world-class business practices. The 2022 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the … Read more
Company to Sponsor Keynote Speaker, Bonnie St. John – Best-Selling Author, Former White House Official, and Paralympic Ski Medalist Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced today that it is a founding sponsor of Women in DSO®, the official nonprofit organization supporting … Read more
By now, everyone probably knows about the DentalCorp IPO. It is the first Canadian corporate dental group to go public since TriDont tried it, unsuccessfully, approximately 35 years ago. The response to this news on social media has been interesting to watch. Some dentists in private practice have responded with an “if you can’t beat’em, … Read more
Altima Dental is celebrating a record-breaking year after increasing the total number of dental clinics by 60% and adding over $160 million in partnership value in 2019. Altima solidified a stronger presence in 6 provinces and now operates under 33 banners. With the largest network of partner-owned clinics in Canada, Altima continues to gain momentum across the country … Read more