Dr. Anthony Stefanou

DSO
6 DSO trends to watch as 2020 comes to a close
Dental service organizations (DSOs) have continued to evolve through the years, and that certainly includes what has happened in 2020. How did the COVID-19 business disruption affect DSOs, and what lies ahead for them as the days tick toward 2021? Dr. Anthony Stefanou gives his view and offers advice about what is happening and could happen in the DSO space.
October 18, 2020
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Dental Practice
4 good reasons you should be taking non-CE courses
During the dental industry's interruption caused by COVID-19, many dentists and dental team members went on a continuing education (CE) splurge. While earning CE credits is important (and often mandated), Dr. Anthony Stefanou shares why it's a good idea to take courses outside of the CE realm as well.
August 17, 2020
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Practice Sales
The concept of the quarterly practice appraisal that every dentist should know
As small business owners, it may be a good idea (and perfect timing) to think about a concept that is sensible and adhered to by corporations but rarely, if ever, considered by dental practice owners. Dr. Anthony Stefanou shares his thoughts on the importance of a quarterly practice appraisal.
June 22, 2020
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Practice Sales
What is your dental practice worth amid the COVID-19 crisis?
Tens of thousands of dental practice owners were projected to be looking into selling their businesses within the next year or two. Some even started the process by seeking appraisals, speaking with advisers, or placing their practices on the market. How did COVID-19 change that? Dr. Anthony Stefanou shares his thoughts.
April 14, 2020
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Practice Sales
Survey: Dentists share thoughts after selling to a DSO
How do dentists feel once they have sold to a dental service organization (DSO)? A survey asked dentists who recently sold their practices various questions about the process and their thoughts. Their answers may be of interest and informative to many of us in the dental industry.
January 12, 2020
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DSO
Interesting DSO statistics, trends you should know
If you don't keep a close eye on what happenings with direct service organizations (DSOs), you may be left behind, notes Dr. Anthony Stefanou of Connect the Dents. He presents the latest trends of DSOs in the U.S.
January 1, 2020
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DSO
The biggest challenges DSOs are facing
Anthony Stefanou and Connect the Dents spoke with top executives and business development directors from emerging and midmarket dental service organizations (DSOs) to determine the biggest challenges DSOs are facing.
December 12, 2019
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DSO
Survey: What do dentists really think of DSOs?
Dental service organizations (DSOs) aren't going away and are a part of our industry's present and future. But what do dentists really think about them? The results of a new survey reveal some interesting statistics, including some changing feelings and opinions dentists have.
November 19, 2019
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Ex-employee accused of stealing nearly $500K from practice
A former employee at a West Virginia dental practice is accused of embezzling more than $463,000 from her employer.
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Among teeth with mild baseline mobility, 71.2% became clinically stable, while 86.3% of teeth with moderate mobility improved to a lower mobility class.
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After surviving a gunshot wound to the face and years without answers, John Doe received reconstructive care from Dr. Safa Tahmasebi, who restored the man's smile.
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Employee accused of stealing large sum from dental practice
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An employee was arrested on January 20 for allegedly stealing $57,000 from the dental practice where she worked.
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Severe obesity and eating disorders may increase the risk of dental disease, and oral healthcare professionals are in a unique position to help.
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Why medical-dental integration keeps failing, Part 1
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In this Dental Duets column with Michael Ventriello, Eva Allan reveals why medical-dental collaboration stalls and what must change to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production
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Your inactive patients make up nearly a quarter of your patient base. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to easily bring them back.
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Dentist charged with distributing drugs
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A dentist was arrested for allegedly ordering prescription drugs for his personal use in violation of drug distribution laws.
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