The dental industry is evolving rapidly, bringing exciting advancements that enhance patient care and push the profession forward. For independent practices, these changes present both opportunities and challenges. As technology progresses and the industry shifts, dental professionals are exploring new ways to grow, adapt, and thrive.
Key industry trends
- The rise of DSOs and corporate dentistry
DSOs offer potentially affiliating practices the vital resources not available to them otherwise, and that includes everything from recruitment assistance to business support management. Independent practices face the challenge of competing without this level of backing.
- Increased technology investments
Advancements such as AI-driven diagnostics and 3D provide doctors new technology that positively impact patient care. But for independent practices, these cutting-edge innovations can be extremely costly, while it’s a lot easier for a DSO (with deeper pockets) to invest in these technologies for its supported practices.
- Complex insurance and compliance regulations
As independent practice owners, managing insurance and compliance often falls on the dentist. But affiliation often provides specialized teams that are well-equipped with handling these complexities so you can focus on patient care.
How you can future-proof your practice
You don’t have to stay behind the competition or these exciting technological advances. Affiliating with Heartland Dental and a supported practice could be what you need to help you stay ahead with:
- Access and training support to cutting-edge technology
Work with the latest dental innovations without having to worry about the financial burden of purchasing this equipment yourself. You’ll also enjoy onboarding and training support for you and your staff so you can adopt this new equipment into your practice with ease.
- Stress-free compliance & administrative support
Affiliating with Heartland Dental and supported practice means access to dedicated teams that will help you manage regulatory requirements and provide ongoing support to ensure your practice stays up to date. That way, you can stay focused on what’s most important — your patients.
Remember, just because the landscape is shifting doesn’t mean you have to stay behind. Explore your options with Heartland Dental and discover The Doctor Difference.