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While the presidential election is over, it has left our country polarized, and with a great deal of uncertainty and division. What does a Trump presidency mean to DSOs and dentistry as a whole? There have been promises of tax cuts and more job creation, but we will have to wait and see what changes are made, if any, and how they affect our industry. While much of the country seems to have spent the past year focused on the election, the dental industry seems to have been focused on dental group practice meetings. At least a dozen live events focused on the dental group practice occurred throughout the year. I attended my fair share of these events.
While I am amazed by the sheer volume of DSO and group practice meetings, I am equally impressed with the growth in attendance at each one of the meetings. There seems to be a dental event for every level of dental group or DSO: emerging, mid-market, and large. In 2017, we will certainly see more of these events, and most likely greater engagement and attendance. Efficiency in Group Practice will cover many of the 2017 DSO and group practice meetings to keep you informed. In this issue of Efficiency in Group Practice, we focus on dental group practice management. Read Greg Nodland and GEDC’s strategy with regards to consistency and how that leads to a culture of excellence. We then take some notes from the COO of Benevis, Lisa Mikkelsen, who talks about payor models and how they are driving change in the dental industry. Quinn Dufurrena DDS, President and CEO of Avitus Dental, schools us on HR management, understanding metrics and the role of office managers in groups. There are a plethora of great tips and words of wisdom from these contributors.
I am hopeful that 2017 will be a great year for our industry and for the patients our group providers serve.
Bill Neumann
