Current State of Dental and DSOs with Dr. Hendrik Lai

The future of dentistry is consolidation. By 2035, modeling from the ADA and industry experts predicts that 65% of dental offices will be affiliated with a DSO. This shift brings both opportunities and challenges. With vertical integration—like insurance companies acquiring DSOs—comes greater efficiency, elimination of double marginalization, and increased competition. For practices, success will depend on operational excellence, cost control, and smart adoption of enabling technologies. 📊 What the future holds for DSOs: -65% of dental offices projected to be DSO-affiliated by 2035 -Significant consolidation across the industry -Vertical integration between DSOs and insurance companies -Efficiency gains and reduced double marginalization -Rising pressure for operational excellence and cost efficiency The next decade will redefine the dental landscape, and practices that embrace innovation and operational efficiency will be the ones that thrive. Want to learn more about Weave? Visit us here: https://tinyurl.com/2hjypt59 🔔 Subscribe for more real-life practice stories and productivity tips! #GetWeave #DSO #FutureOfDentistry #DentalConsolidation #HealthcareTech #OperationalExcellence #PracticeGrowth #HealthcareInnovation #VerticalIntegration #PracticeManagement