The reasons behind 5 dental practice closures in 3 months
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
Practice owners and DSOs should watch the closure trend for early-warning signs in their own payer mix, staffing costs, and lease obligations; closures driven by financial distress or regulatory action signal rising operating pressure across independent and small-group practices.
Key points
- Five dental practices closed between May 20 and mid-August 2023, according to Becker’s reporting.
- Closures were attributed to both financial insolvency and official regulatory intervention.
- Market observers note the closures span independent and small DSO-affiliated practices, highlighting vulnerability in both ownership models.
- Staff and associates at affected sites faced immediate relocation or unemployment, underscoring workforce ripple effects.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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