Industry Trends
The Next Operational Shift: Moving from Cloud-First to AI-First
This article was written by CEO Eric Giesecke of Planet DDS and originally published on Forbes.com. For the past decade, the concept of “cloud-first” has dominated modern technology conversations. Moving...
Learn More > about The Next Operational Shift: Moving from Cloud-First to AI-First
2026 Dental Industry Outlook Report for DSOs and Dental Groups
The dental industry is entering 2026 at a clear inflection point. Growth remains possible, but the margin for imprecision has narrowed. Capital decisions carry more weight. Operational choices compound faster....
Learn More > about 2026 Dental Industry Outlook Report for DSOs and Dental Groups
Andrew Smith on Why DSOs Are Reshaping the Future of Dentistry
Have you ever thought about how dental support organizations (DSOs) have fundamentally shifted and redefined the dental market as a whole? In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show,...
Learn More > about Andrew Smith on Why DSOs Are Reshaping the Future of Dentistry
Brian Colao on the DSO Success Secrets for 2026 and Mistakes to Leave Behind in 2025
For many dental professionals, 2025 was the year of survival. And, thriving in 2026 is going to take a complete shift on every front: leadership, technology adoption and strategy. In...
Practice Integration, Patient Convenience and Automation: The Year That Change Dentistry (Part 2)
Practice integration, patient convenience and automation are all set to take over the dental landscape in 2026 (among other big trends) and we’re unpacking it all in the last episode...
AI, IT, and Aesthetics: The Year That Changed Dentistry (Part 1)
As the year in dentistry comes to a close, there’s A LOT to unpack. Join us for a retrospective on the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show as host,...
Learn More > about AI, IT, and Aesthetics: The Year That Changed Dentistry (Part 1)
Tech Leadership Redefined: How Empathy Shapes Meaningful Innovation
This article was written by CTO Mike Gibson of Planet DDS and originally published in CTO Magazine. When most people picture the role of chief technology officer (CTO), they think...
Learn More > about Tech Leadership Redefined: How Empathy Shapes Meaningful Innovation
What Industry Benchmarks Reveal About the Next Chapter of Dentistry
This article was written by Planet DDS CEO Eric Geisecke and originally published in Inside Dentistry. As we move through the latter half of 2025, the latest data from the...
Learn More > about What Industry Benchmarks Reveal About the Next Chapter of Dentistry
The New AI Operating Model for DSOs and Dental Groups
Dentistry has reached an inflection point. With more than $165 billion in annual value at stake, dental support organizations (DSOs) and dental groups face rising costs, shrinking reimbursements, and mounting...
Learn More > about The New AI Operating Model for DSOs and Dental Groups
Spend more time with patients, less time on paperwork.
See Denticon in Action
