Preservation of Private Practice Dentistry: Scaling and Growing Your Private Practice in Today's DSO-Driven Market*
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Essential strategies for OMSs looking to scale and grow their private practice in a dental marketplace increasingly influenced by DSOs will be the subject of this session. By focusing on economies of scale, establishing group practices and structuring associate buy-ins, private practice owners, group practice leaders and entrepreneurial OMSs will gain actionable insights to navigate this evolving landscape. Learn how to compete effectively with DSOs while preserving private practice values, and explore the benefits and challenges of associate buy-ins.
*Indicates that this activity is approved by AAOMS for continuing dental education credit ONLY.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Analyze and apply economies of scale in private practice operations to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Develop a framework for creating group practices that leverage multi-specialty and multi-location models for growth.
- Structure associate buy-in agreements that are fair and incentivized long-term grown and retention.
- Formulate a comprehensive practice growth strategy that incorporates long-term succession planning and team building.
Casey Gocel, JD
Mandelbaum Barrett PC
Roseland, New Jersey
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
An Internet-based CDE Activity
Original Release Date: September 18, 2025
Expiration Date: September 18, 2028
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 2.0 hour(s)
Method of participation: Self-Study
Casey Gocel, JD
Mandelbaum Barrett PC
Casey Gocel is Partner and Co-Chair of the National Dental Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, a renowned full-service law firm in Roseland, NJ. With nearly a century of experience, we offer comprehensive legal guidance to clients across industries.
Her expertise lies in providing exceptional representation to dentists and dental specialists. She has successfully facilitated numerous nationwide dental practice transitions and advised dentists on crucial business aspects. These experiences have led her to co-author two highly regarded books, "Pain Free Dental Deals" and "The DSO Decision: Winning Answer from Every Angle." These resources have become essential for entrepreneurial dentists in the industry.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 2.0 continuing education credit(s).
AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680
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