Industry Trends

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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Data-Driven Insights to Unlock Dental Practice Growth
Discover the latest trends in the dental industry, including an analysis of key metrics from more than 3,400 dental practices. Dr. AJ Acierno, President of Clinical Operations at Smile Brands,...
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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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In our quarterly webinar series, Dykema’s Brian Colao joins Beth Gaddis, editor in chief at Planet DDS, to unpack key trends and market changes impacting DSOs. This episode centers around...

In a special edition of All Things DSO, Brian Colao engages the audience in an interactive discussion about the dental and DSO industry’s outlook as the new year begins. He...

Dr. Ben Winters on New Social Media Rules for Dental Marketing
What happens when social media (the limitless world of content) meets dentistry? A dentistry revolution takes place. In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker...
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The 2025 Dental Industry Outlook Report
Based on operational data from 3,400 practices, the first-of-its-kind 2025 Dental Industry Outlook report breaks down key trends and benchmarks in case acceptance, patient volume, and revenue growth, giving dental...

Partnering for Success in 2025: A Message from Our Planet DDS CEO
While much has evolved at Planet DDS since our founding over twenty years ago, some things remain unchanged. We began with a bold vision to break down barriers in dental...
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DSO Leaders Explore Key Technologies for 2025
As dental service organizations (DSOs) prepare for 2025, technology has become integral in driving efficiency, enhancing the patient experience, and simplifying complex workflows. To explore these advancements, we asked industry...
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