Dental Operations Unpacked · 2026-04-21 · 33 min
If you’re a dentist feeling stretched thin… you’re not alone. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked , we sit down with Mike Baird, CEO of Accelerate Dental, to talk about what’s really changing in dentistry - and why the traditional solo model is getting harder to sustain. From rising costs to insurance pressure, dentists today are being pushed into tough decisions: stay independent and carry the full burden… or join a DSO and give up control. Mike breaks down a third option. We dive into: Why solo practices are getting squeezed more than ever The real tradeoffs between independence and DSOs What most DSO models get wrong A new ownership model that keeps autonomy intact How dentists can scale without losing control If you’re thinking about the future of your practice - or the future of dentistry - this conversation is worth your time.
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