‘Organized dentistry has not lived up to the challenges’: 1 dentist on the risks the industry is ignoring
By Cameron Cortigiano
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
A West Virginia practice owner warns that organized dentistry has not addressed mounting economic pressures, exposing practice owners and DSOs to unmitigated financial risk.
Key points
- Corey Anderson, DDS, owner of Affordable Dentures & Implants in Bridgeport, W.V., publicly states the profession under-reports its current difficulties.
- Dr. Anderson identifies external economic forces that dental practices cannot control and claims organized dentistry has failed to advocate effectively against them.
- The commentary targets practice owners and DSO leaders who bear the direct financial consequences of inadequate professional advocacy.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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