Dentistry Is Changing Fast – Here’s What To Expect
As consolidation sweeps across the dental industry, private practice owners are facing more pressure than ever. And if you’ve ever wondered what the future looks like for independent dentists, this candid conversation between Dr. Weston Spencer (CEO of SPP Dental Partners) and Dr. Paul Goodman of Dental Nachos is a must-watch.
In this engaging and insightful episode, Dr. Spencer breaks down the key challenges today’s practice owners are facing…and what’s at stake if they don’t explore their options.
Feeling the Squeeze of Consolidation? You’re Not Alone.
More and more dentists are asking:
“Can I keep running my practice the way I want… without being crushed by corporate consolidation?”
With DSOs expanding rapidly, many private practice owners are left feeling isolated, overextended, and unsure of what comes next. Dr. Spencer shares how that pressure is affecting not just the business side of dentistry, but the clinical experience and the culture of the practice as well.
The DSO Dilemma: Loss of Autonomy, Culture & Control
Dr. Goodman and Dr. Spencer unpack one of the most overlooked downsides of joining a DSO: the impact on autonomy. From production quotas and centralized decision-making to cultural drift and limited hiring control, many dentists discover too late that they’ve surrendered the very things they valued most.
As Dr. Spencer puts it:
“It’s not just about who owns the practice – it’s about who’s making the decisions that affect your day-to-day.”
What If There Was Another Option?
While DSOs dominate the conversation, there’s a quieter – but rapidly growing – movement of doctors choosing something different: a Dental Partnership Group (DPG).
Dr. Spencer explains how SPP Dental Partners was born out of that very need. A group of like-minded private practice owners asked themselves:
“Is there a way to work together, grow stronger, and support each other…without giving up ownership and autonomy?”
The answer: yes.
Why SPP Offers a Different Path Forward
Unlike traditional DSOs or even Dental Partnership Organizations (DPOs), SPP offers a model that’s built around preserving:
- Ownership: You keep your practice and your equity.
- Autonomy: You stay in control of clinical and cultural decisions.
- Support: You gain access to resources in HR, marketing, operations, and more.
- Upside: You share in the financial growth of the group (not just the founders)
The result? You’re no longer running the business alone, but you’re still running it your way.
A Must-Watch for Dentists at Any Stage
Whether you’re early in your ownership journey or approaching retirement, this conversation will challenge how you think about the future of your practice…and open your eyes to a different path forward.
Watch the full interview with Dr. Weston Spencer and Dr. Paul Goodman now to hear what’s really happening in dentistry… and what you can do about it.
Want to learn more about SPP Dental Partners and how it can support your goals?
Contact us today to see if our partnership model is the right fit for you.
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