Episode length: 1h 19m | Published: 2022-11-16
Dental Support Organizations have reshaped the landscape of dentistry — but are they a lifeline, a trap, or something more complex? Prosperident's David Harris, Wendy Askins, and Amber Weber sit down with Emmet Scott, CEO of a 70-practice DSO, for an unvarnished look at what DSOs really mean for dental practice owners.
Topics covered include:
- What DSOs actually are and the wide spectrum of DSO structures that exist
- The genuine advantages DSOs can offer independent dentists
- The contractual and financial pitfalls that can trap dentists for years
- How to evaluate a DSO affiliation offer before signing anything
- What happens to your autonomy — clinical and financial — inside a DSO
- Embezzlement and financial control in a DSO environment
- How to protect yourself whether you join a DSO or remain independent
- What the future of DSOs looks like and what it means for solo practice
About Emmet Scott: Emmet is the CEO of a 70-practice dental support organization and a recognized thought leader in the DSO space.
To learn more about financial protection for dental practices, visit www.prosperident.com or schedule a consultation at www.prosperident.com/meetwithdavid.
Episode Timestamps
- 0:00 - Introduction / Show open
- 3:57 - What DSOs actually are and the wide spectrum of DSO structures that exist
- 12:52 - The genuine advantages DSOs can offer independent dentists
- 24:00 - The contractual and financial pitfalls that can trap dentists for years
- 32:00 - How to evaluate a DSO affiliation offer before signing anything
- 40:00 - What happens to your autonomy
- 48:00 - Embezzlement and financial control in a DSO environment
- 56:00 - How to protect yourself whether you join a DSO or remain independent
- 1:04:00 - What the future of DSOs looks like and what it means for solo practice
- 1:15:14 - Closing / How to contact Prosperident