Embarking on a partnership with a dental service organization (DSO) can be a daunting decision for dentists, fraught with uncertainties about autonomy, practice dynamics, and professional perception.

Will patients and peers view the move as "selling out"? In this episode, hosts David and Pam engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Chip Fichtner, CEO of Large Practice Sales, to explore the intriguing concept of invisible DSOs (IDSOs). These entities offer dentists a unique balance of financial stability and professional freedom, preserving clinical autonomy while providing essential support behind the scenes.

Whether you're considering a partnership or simply curious about the evolving landscape of dental practice management, this episode promises to uncover the intricacies of IDSOs and their potential impact on the dental profession. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that could shape your perspective on the future of dental practice ownership.

This episode of Dentistry Unmasked is sponsored by Large Practice Sales.

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About Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics.

About David Rice, DDS

Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks. Contact him at [email protected].