Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice of the DSO Industry

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  Building to Sell: What Emerging DSOs Must Know About the Current Dental Market 15.09.2026 57dk

  Brett Pierce, Founding Partner & Brian Christensen, Chief Development Officer of 7 Pillars Advisory join the show. This is a candid, practical overview of what it takes to build a dental group worth buying. The duo shares their thoughts on: What buyers are looking for today The rise of organic growth Positioning your group for a successful transaction or continued growth  To learn more about 7 Pillars Advisory visit: https://www.7pillarsadvisory.com/ Connect with Brett Pierce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettpierce88/ Connect with Brian Christensen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianpchristensen/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.
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  Building From the Bottom Up: How Dr. Jagdev Heir Is Redefining DSO Culture with Trust and Transparency 09.09.2026 48dk

  Mosaic Dental Collective's Founder, CEO & President, Dr. Jagdev S. Heir joins the show. Jag shares his thoughts on: nearly going bankrupt stepping back & trusting your team real communication with your organization  To learn more about Mosaic Dental Collective visit: https://mosaicdentalcollective.com/ You can connect with Dr. Heir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagdev-heir-md-dmd-facs-72861213a/ or via email: [email protected] Thank you to Reach for sponsoring this podcast. For all your virtual assistant needs visit https://www.getreach.co/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.  
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  Beyond the Crown: How DSOs Are Rethinking Lab Partnerships, Data, and Digital Workflows 01.09.2026 51dk

  Dr. Viren Patel, CEO & Owner of Smile Obsession, Vince Dilley, Founder & CEO of Platinum Dental Services and Dr. Oussama Founas, Founder of Dentologie join Bruce Tuck, Director of DSO Sales & Strategic Marketing of Glidewell. The four discuss: Future of restorative dentistry & digital workflows The importance of training, education & implementation Key metrics & data points To learn more visit https://glidewelldental.com/ or connect with Bruce Tuck at [email protected].  You can also learn more about Smile Obsession visit https://smileobsession.com/ , Platinum Dental Services - https://platinumdentalservices.com/  Dentologie -  https://dentologie.com/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.  
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  Accelerate Dental Challenges the Traditional DSO Model 25.08.2026 39dk

  Mike Baird, CEO of Accelerate Dental discusses: The problem with traditional DSOs The perpetual partnership model explained Industry challenges & future growth To learn more about Accelerate Dental visit: https://www.acceleratedental.com/ To connect with Mike Baird you can find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bairdmike/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.    
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  Dissecting a Cyberattack: Insights from a Real-Time Simulation — Dental Cyber Watch Live Episode 4 17.08.2026 46dk

  Defending a DSO against cybercriminals requires far more than robust cybersecurity—it demands proper insurance coverage and timely legal guidance. In Episode 4 of the Dental Cyber Watch Live podcast, Bill Neumann (CEO of Group Dentistry Now) hosts a cyberattack simulation with Gary Salman (CEO of Black Talon Security), Carrie Millar (VP of Business Development at Dentist Insurance Services), and Brittany Cambre (Partner at Grubman Warner Berry). Together, the panel unpacks the complex operational, legal, and financial decisions dental organizations face when responding to a ransomware incident. The First 24 Hours: Why initial response decisions dictate long-term financial and legal risk. Legal Shielding: Establishing attorney-client privilege before internal missteps are documented. Cyber Insurance Pitfalls: Policy exclusions, coverage gaps, and where not to store your policy file. The Extortion Dilemma: Dark web negotiations, OFAC compliance checks, and the reality of 3-to-6-month recovery timelines. Industry News & Strategic Partnerships The episode opens with major industry developments, including a strategic partnership between Black Talon Security and Henry Schein One Tech Central. Through this alliance, Henry Schein One will deploy Black Talon's EAGLEi™ cyber risk management platform, providing automated vulnerability detection and remediation across dental networks.   The panel also discusses recent security breaches targeting prominent organizations like 1-800-DENTIST and DentaQuest. These incidents reinforce a stark reality: cybercriminals indiscriminately target dental entities of all sizes. Salman references recent comments from Palo Alto Networks' CEO highlighting the vulnerability of dental and medical infrastructure, emphasizing that healthcare represents one of the nation's highest-risk sectors.  The First 24 Hours, Evidence Preservation, and Legal Privilege In the simulation, a practice manager discovers a ransom note on a Monday morning. Initial reactions often involve IT attempting quick fixes—a mistake that can destroy digital evidence or overwrite firewall logs critical to proving whether Protected Health Information (PHI) was exfiltrated. Cambre emphasizes bringing in data privacy counsel immediately within the first 24 hours to cloak forensic investigations and internal discussions under attorney-client privilege: "A lot of things are said in the heat of the moment that you wish were never reduced to writing... 'We didn't do X, Y, or Z,' or 'This was done incorrectly and now we are facing the consequences of that.' All of that stuff becomes fodder for plaintiff's attorneys to be like, 'See, you knew you did something wrong.'" — Brittany Cambre Insurance Strategy & Coverage Gaps Millar notes that only 30% to 40% of dental practices carry standalone comprehensive cyber insurance, with many relying on basic malpractice endorsements that lack third-party liability or extortion coverage. She also cautions practices against storing policy documents on their local network: "When we set the policies up, we say to people, 'Please do not save your cyber insurance policy on your computer,' because that's one of the first things that the hackers will look for. If they know your policy limits, that's exactly what they're going to ask for first." — Carrie Millar Furthermore, Millar cautions that a policy limit acts as "one bag of money" shared across forensic investigations, extortion payments, and subsequent legal defense. Without realizing how costly even a small cyberattack can be, organizations routinely operate under a false sense of security, discovering too late that their coverage falls far short. Check out this Group Dentistry Now article by Carrie Millar for more insights: Commercial Insurance Loss Trends in the Dental Industry  Extortion, Compliance, and Class-Action Lawsuits When backups are encrypted, organizations are forced to negotiate ransom demands on the dark web. Cambre highlights that counsel uses negotiations as a stall tactic to gather "proof of life" (verifying stolen data) while completing Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) checks to ensure funds do not go to sanctioned entities. Even after paying or receiving decryption keys, recovery is rarely instantaneous. Wiping infected workstations, rebuilding servers, and re-integrating practice management, imaging, and revenue cycle software takes significant time: "It's not a two or three week problem... In many of these cases, there's tremendous pain for three to six months. It's just the reality of it." — Gary Salman Cambre adds that class-action lawsuits are filed with "near mechanical regularity" following public breach reports on regulatory portals. Salman concludes that executive leadership—not just IT vendors—must maintain active visibility into cyber risks, maintain an incident response plan, and test security controls regularly. The Path to Cyber Resilience To safeguard their future, DSO leadership must pivot from reactive IT maintenance to proactive, board-level risk management. True resilience requires a unified strategy, leveraging real-time security metrics and robust prevention controls while maintaining comprehensive cyber insurance and pre-established legal counsel to ensure the organization is prepared to navigate the complexities of the modern threat landscape. If you're unsure of where your organization stands today, schedule a cyber risk review.  Introducing ONIX Alliance, Healthcare Technology Leaders Exchange ONIX Alliance allows healthcare technology executives from single practices to massive multi-site health systems to knowledge share on what works within their organizations regarding AI deployment, cybersecurity defenses, cloud infrastructure, and the challenges of managing complex EHR platforms. Read the press release to learn more. DSO leaders can express interest in joining the community by visiting onixalliance.org. Thank you to our guest panelists: Carrie Millar, VP of Business Development, Dentist Insurance Services Carrie Millar is a self-proclaimed insurance nerd who somehow convinced people that reading insurance policies for fun is a perfectly normal career. With more than 20 years of experience helping dental practices manage risk, she loves turning confusing insurance language into plain English and helping clients sleep a little better at night. She is part of the leadership team at Dentist Insurance Services/FDA Services, a boutique insurance agency specializing exclusively in the dental industry. The agency focuses on serving dental practices, multi-location groups, and DSOs across the country and is proud to be the self-proclaimed nation's largest insurance brokers dedicated exclusively to dental practices. Brittany Cambre, Partner, Grubman Warner Berry Brittany Cambre advises healthcare providers and organizations on HIPAA compliance and data privacy matters, with a particular focus on breach and incident response. She regularly assists clients in responding to cybersecurity incidents and data breaches, guiding them through regulatory notification requirements, government and internal investigations, and potential litigation. Her approach emphasizes rapid response, risk mitigation, and practical solutions that allow healthcare organizations to continue operations while addressing regulatory and enforcement concerns. Grubman Warner Berry is a full-service litigation firm that is uniquely positioned to assist clients from small "mom & pop" businesses to Fortune 500 companies and everyone in between.  🚨 Recent notable healthcare cyber incidents: Cure Dental Data Breach Impacts Current and Former Patients: PII Exposed. Cure Dental, a dental practice located in Belton, Texas, disclosed a data breach that affected 878 individuals in the United States. The practice, which describes itself as dedicated to providing excellent dental care in a comfortable setting, discovered the breach on June 25, 2025. On Aug. 10, 2025, a ransomware group known as ThreeAM claimed responsibility for the attack. The group posted on the Tor network, claiming to have obtained data from the dental practice. Soniva Dental Care Data Breach Affects at least 30,000 Texans. Soniva Dental Care, a multi-location dental practice with 14 locations in the United States, disclosed a data breach after a ransomware attack was discovered in late May 2026. On June 1, 2026, six days after the breach was discovered, a ransomware group known as The Gentlemen claimed responsibility for the attack. The claim was posted on a dark web forum hosted on the Tor network. The group stated that it had obtained the organization's data and intended to publish the information within nine to 10 days. As of July 28, 2026, the ransomware group indicated the full dataset has been made publicly available and includes additional information types like patients' Social Security numbers. Dental Cyber Watch is sponsored by Black Talon Security, the recognized cybersecurity leader in the dental/DSO industry and a proud partner of Group Dentistry Now. With deep roots within the dental and dental specialty segments, Black Talon understands the unique needs that DSOs and dental groups have when it comes to securing patient and other sensitive data from hackers. Black Talon's mission is to protect all businesses from the devastating effects caused by cyberattacks—and that begins with a robust cyber risk mitigation strategy. To evaluate your group's current security posture visit www.blacktalonsecurity.com.
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  Building a Doctor-Owned DSO: Motor City Dental Partners' Blueprint for Sustainable Growth 15.08.2026 47dk

  Dr. Aaron Havens, CEO, Dr. David Havens, COO and Mike Towle, CFO from Motor City Dental Partners discuss: Prioritizing infrastructure Maintaining a doctor-led culture Focusing on sustainable growth  To learn more about Motor City Dental Partners visit: https://www.mcdentalpartners.com/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.
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  Website Mastery for Multi-Location Dental Groups: Security, AI, and Best Practices in 2026 08.08.2026 48dk

  Alyssa Keefer, Director of Marketing from Archway Dental Partners, Kelsie Towner, Director of Marketing from Premier Dentist Partners & Grayson Allen, Director of Sales from Carenetic Digital discuss: Website compliance & security Online scheduling struggle Specialized vs. all-in-one  To learn more about Carenetic visit: https://careneticdigital.com/ or email Grayson at: [email protected] Contact Alyssa Keefer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssakeefer/ To learn more about Archway Dental Partners visit: https://archway.dental/ Contact Kelsie Towner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsie-towner/  To learn more about Premier Dentist Partners visit: https://premierdentistpartners.com/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.      
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  The Evolution of Dental Labs: How Technology is Transforming DSO-Lab Partnerships 04.08.2026 41dk

  Brittany Mook, Corporate Account Manager from NDX & Sandy Slobbe, RDH, MA from Today's Dental Network share their thoughts on: Digital adoption acceleration  The hidden cost of remakes Lab standardization To learn more about National Dentex Labs (NDX) visit: https://nationaldentex.com/. You can learn more about the DSO Lab Program here: https://nationaldentex.com/dso-lab-program You can also connect with Brittany Mook here: [email protected] or call her at 931.581.5390.  You can contact Sandy Slobbe here: [email protected] or call her at 813.482.8787.   Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.
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  2026 Dental Procurement Panel: Standardization, Partnerships, and Future Strategies 28.07.2026 42dk

  Lisa Arciga, Procurement Manager at Pearl Street Dental Partners, Tim Otto, CEO of Alcan Dental Cooperative & Riley Berg, Business Development Manager at Dental City discuss: Standardizing Procurement AI in Purchasing Last Minute Ordering To connect with Dental City visit: https://dentalcity.com/ or contact Riley Berg at [email protected] Connect with Lisa Arciga at [email protected] or visit https://www.pearlstreetdentalpartners.com/ You can also learn more about Alcan Dental Cooperative at https://www.alcandentalcooperative.com/ . Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.
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  Dr. Peter Boulden & Cory Pinegar Discuss AI, Systems & Human Capital in Dentistry. 20.07.2026 45dk

  Dr. Peter Boulden, Founder of Bulletproof Dental Practice & Cory Pinegar, CEO & Founder of Reach discuss: The 61 AI touchpoints in dentistry A systems crisis in dentistry Human connection in the AI age If you are interested in learning more about Reach and their virtual assistant solutions that integrate with AI workflows visit: https://getreach.co/ To learn more about Bulletproof Practice visit: https://www.bulletproofdentalpractice.com/  To register for Bulletproof Summit on August 7th & 8th in Scottsdale, AZ visit: https://www.bulletproofsummit.com/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.
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  Transforming Associate Development and Retention Through Structured Education 11.07.2026 34dk

  Dr. Vishal Sharma, VP of Clinical Education & Operations at Spear Education shares his thoughts on: DSOs failing at clinical education Education as a performance & retention lever $3,500 per day associate production To learn more about Spear Education visit: https://www.speareducation.com/ You can also contact Dr. Sharma via email: [email protected] or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vishal-sharma-78527543/  
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  Building the Backbone: DSO Facilities Management Across 600 Locations. 01.07.2026 54dk

  Scott Graversen, Director of Facility & Dental Equipment Management of Smile Brands shares his insights on: Update on Smile Brands Managing facilities and equipment at scale Procurement & vendor partner strategies To learn more about Smile Brands visit: https://smilebrands.com/ You can connect with Scott Graversen on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-graversen/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.
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  Clinical Efficiency as the Great Equalizer: How Edge Dental Management Transforms Underperforming Practices 28.06.2026 33dk

  Dr. Marc Faber, CEO & Founder of Edge Dental Management joins the show for his second appearance. Dr. Faber discusses: How Edge leverages clinical efficiency to create successful practices NYC's newest dental school: Yeshiva University College of Dental Medicine  Using solutions like Isolite for efficiency & patient satisfaction More To learn more about Isolite Systems visit: https://www.zyris.com/ To learn more about Yeshiva Unversity's 3 year dental education program visit: https://www.dental.yu.edu/ If you'd like to connect with Dr. Marc Faber you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-faber-a63706196/ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.
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  Building the Future of Group Dentistry: Recruitment Strategies and Strategic Growth at 42 North Dental 22.06.2026 57dk

  Priyanki Amroliwala, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition & Greg Wappett, Chief Development Officer of 42 North Dental share their thoughts and strategies on: Doctor recruitment in 2026 Acquisition realities & strategies  Strategic growth initiatives Learn how the recruitment & acquisition teams work together at 42 North Dental.  You can learn more about 42 North Dental: https://www.42northdental.com/ If you are a dental student or dentist looking for a change, contact Priyanki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanki/ Selling your practice or small group? Contact Greg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-wappett/
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  The AI Graveyard: Why DSOs Are Burying Money in Unused Technology — and How to Stop It. Dental Cyber Watch Live Episode 3 14.06.2026 40dk

  Welcome to the third episode of Group Dentistry Now & Black Talon Security's Dental Cyber Watch Live. As dental groups rush to adopt artificial intelligence, many are spending on tools no one uses and feeding patient data into platforms no one controls. The result is wasted budget, hidden liability, and growing security exposure. In this episode of Dental Cyber Watch Live, Bill Neumann (CEO, Group Dentistry Now) sat down with Gary Salman (Co-founder and CEO, Black Talon Security) and Matthew McGaw (founder, DSO Compass; co-founder, Relay) to unpack the promise and peril of AI in dentistry. The clear message for DSOs of every size: AI is transformative, but only when paired with governance, training, and due diligence. Here are the key takeaways. Shadow AI: The Risk You Can't See Shadow AI is the unmonitored use of large language models — ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude — by employees without policy, oversight, or controls. Staff turn to these tools to work faster. The problem is that no one is watching what data goes in. Salman described the scope at a recent DSO event with roughly 20 leaders, representing practices from 10 to 200-plus locations. Most reported a mix of LLMs already in use across their teams. Few had standard operating procedures governing what could be entered. Fewer still had any technology to monitor that activity. The exposure is real. Information uploaded to a free model may be anonymized, but it can resurface when others ask similar questions. "When the product's free, you're the product. They're not doing you a favor." — Gary Salman, Black Talon Security For an organization handling protected health information, that is a compliance event waiting to happen. The fix doesn't require shutting AI down — it requires structure: enable privacy settings so platforms don't train on your data, write SOPs that define what can and cannot be entered, and train staff on why it matters. The AI Graveyard: Paying for Tools No One Uses The "AI graveyard" is where promising technology goes to die. It's the software a DSO bought with enthusiasm, then abandoned because of poor implementation, failed training, low adoption, or clunky integration — while the subscription keeps billing. McGaw pointed to two familiar culprits: "shiny object syndrome" and the "Hawaiian shirt guy effect," where a charismatic salesperson wins the room and the product never fits the problem. Neumann offered a grounded example. Some automations at Group Dentistry Now worked well. Others proved clunky and were better handled manually. A buried tool isn't just a wasted subscription. It drains training hours, erodes staff confidence in future rollouts, and makes the next investment harder to champion. The escape route is unglamorous but reliable: plan, implement, and train before you scale. Roll out to a small group, confirm adoption, refine the workflow, then expand. Design Backward, Build Forward The smartest framing of the conversation came from a concept Salman credited to Andy Farina of Destination DSO: design backward, build forward. Understand the problem you're solving first, then align products to it — never the reverse. Most purchasing runs backward. A leader sees an exciting tool, then invents a reason to need it. McGaw captured the trap: "Sometimes the problem that they think they have to solve isn't always the problem that is really the problem." Salman's advice for separating substance from hype was blunt: "Stay away from the shiny penny and buy the gold." Before any AI purchase, leaders should define the problem, set clear criteria for success, evaluate fit against those criteria, and only then buy. Vendor Due Diligence — and Who's Really Liable Many DSO leaders misunderstand a critical point: under HIPAA, breach liability sits with the healthcare entity — the DSO — not the software or technology provider. Assuming the vendor carries that risk is a dangerous shortcut. That makes cyber due diligence non-negotiable. Before signing with any AI vendor, ask: How do they access, store, and share data? Who, specifically, has access to it? What security measures protect it? Salman's larger point: security should be the first question in any technology evaluation, not the last. Too often it's raised only after the contract is signed and the data is already flowing. Building AI Securely The throughline of the discussion was AI governance, risk, and compliance treated as a foundation, not an afterthought. For organizations handling patient data, that distinction separates innovation from exposure. Leaders should expect real safeguards from any tool touching PHI: scrubbing confidential data like dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and patient health information on upload; annotating sources so answers can be traced; flagging possible hallucinations; and hashing files to protect their integrity. Pair those safeguards with disciplined implementation, and today's investment doesn't become tomorrow's graveyard occupant. Protecting What You've Built AI is a genuine opportunity for DSOs willing to pair ambition with discipline. The risk isn't the technology — it's deploying it without control. Three steps to start now: Audit current AI usage to learn which tools your team uses and what data flows into them. Establish AI governance and SOPs before the next tool goes live. Make vendor security due diligence standard, with security as the opening question. Is your DSO adopting AI faster than it can secure it? Get these fundamentals in place, and AI stops being a liability waiting to surface — and becomes the advantage it promised to be for your practice and your patients. Get the MAX Surgical Specialty Management Case Study: https://dso.pub/4v8OwfP  
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  DSO Declassified 2026 Midyear DSO Event Discussion. What's New & What's Worth Attending 09.06.2026 30dk

  We are about halfway through 2026 already. In this DSO Declassified, Bill Neumann runs through what to expect at the upcoming ADSO Summit where GDN will host the Emerging Dental Groups to Watch awards. Bill also looks back at the events that have already happened this year and what the rest of year has instore for the DSO and dental group industry. Takeaways include: The Emerging Dental Groups to Watch awards at the ADSO The rise of the intimate, invite-only DSO events What to expect for the rest of the year To learn about all of the important DSO events in the industry make sure you visit: https://www.groupdentistrynow.com/events/list/  
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  Building a 27-Year Partnership: How Pearl Street Dental Partners Preserves Private Practice Culture in Group Dentistry 22.05.2026 45dk

  The Co-Founders of Pearl Street Dental Partners, David Meese, CEO & Dr. Robby Jennings, Chief Clinical Officer discuss: Their 27-year partnership  Choosing culturally aligned partners Their deep strategic partnership with Ivoclar Much more To learn more about Pearl Street Dental Partners visit https://www.pearlstreetdentalpartners.com/ Thank you to Ivoclar for sponsoring this podcast. To learn more about Ivoclar Learning Pathways visit: https://dso.pub/4dD237R Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and stay updated on the latest DSO news, insights, and events! If you like our podcast, please give us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on iTunes https://apple.co/2Nejsfa and a Thumbs Up on YouTube.
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  The 2026 ADSO Summit & Emerging Dental Groups to Watch Awards 20.05.2026 26dk

  Andrew Smith, CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations rejoins the show to share: What to expect at the 15th annual ADSO Summit The Emerging Dental Groups to Watch awards & panel Updates on the ADSO's accomplishments this year DSOs and dental group practices can save 20% by using code DISC20GDNMEM. Visit https://dso.pub/ADSORegister26 The 15th annual ADSO Summit takes place in Chicago at the Hyatt Regency on June 15th - June 18th. 
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  Revolutionizing the Dental Conference: The Smile Together Experience – Use Code GDN26 for an Additional $500 Benefit 12.05.2026 36dk

  Aaron Pugh & Scott Johnson from Together Media discuss Smile Together's unique hosted buyer event with one-to-one meetings & much more. The two share:  What makes Smile Together unique & what to expect Event details: October 1-3 in Las Vegas Special benefits for GDN's audience:  code GDN26 DSOs, emerging dental groups and solo practices can register at https://www.smiletogetherlive.com/ . Up to $600 flight reimbursement, up to 3 nights hotel covered, additional perks and if you use code GDN26 you receive and additional $500 benefit.  You can also connect with Scott Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-johnson-54ba923/ or Aaron Pugh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-pugh-705b65/ .   
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  Insider Information on the 2026 Dykema DSO Conference - Use Code GDN26 to Save $250 05.05.2026 39dk

  Brian Colao, Member & Director of the Dental Service Organizations for Dykema joins the show to share details about the 13th annual Dykema DSO Conference that you won't learn about anywhere else. Brian shares: The current state of the industry What to expect at the Dykema conference  Save $250 with code GDN26 Don't wait. Register now at https://dso.pub/Dykema26  The 2026 Dykema DSO conference takes place in Aurora, CO at the Denver Gaylord Rockies, July 15 - 17.