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Eric Giesecke on Tech Strategies Driving DSO Growth

In a recent episode of The DrBicuspid.com podcast, editor-in-chief Kevin Henry sat down with Eric Giesecke, CEO of Planet DDS, to explore the latest trends shaping dental support organizations (DSOs)....

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AI Disruption in Dentistry: Eric Giesecke on Leading Through Change

Artificial Intelligence is accelerating change across industries, influencing how people work, how businesses grow, and how decisions get made. With its rapid advancement, AI is causing disruption—for better or worse—in...

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The Hidden Costs of Outdated Dental Practice Management Software

While dental support organizations (DSOs) and dental groups continue to invest in technology, legacy software remains in use across many organizations, often due to familiarity or perceived switching costs. In...

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Eric Giesecke on Leadership, Culture, and Dental Innovation

Eric Giesecke’s path to CEO at Planet DDS wasn’t traditional, but that’s exactly what makes his perspective unique. With experience leading global construction projects, scaling companies through acquisition, and now...

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How Technology Drives Growth and Valuation for DSOs and Dental Groups

As the dental industry faces mounting pressure from staffing shortages, rising costs, and an increasingly competitive industry, one solution is emerging as a powerful lever for growth and valuation: technology....

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How Dental Technology Is Shaping Private Equity Investment

There’s been a seismic shift in private equity (PE) investment in dentistry since interest rates and inflation soared in 2022. Whereas before PE-backed companies grew rapidly through mergers and acquisitions...

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5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Dental Practice Management Software

It’s common for dental support organizations (DSOs) and dental groups to outpace the capabilities of legacy software or server-based systems as their organizations grow. New acquisitions and a growing patient...

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How DSOs Are Adapting to Economic Shifts in Dentistry

Dental support organization (DSO) leaders are keeping a close eye on macroeconomic pressures, shifting workforce expectations, and rising consumer concerns about affordability. While these challenges are not new, they’ve become...

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All Things DSO: Navigating “The Great Uncertainty” 

As the dental industry settles into the second quarter of 2025, many leaders are still grappling with what Brian Colao calls “The Great Uncertainty,” a prolonged period of market unpredictability...

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