Introducing IDS’ Endorsed Professional Service Provider

As the dental space continually changes, IDS has been rigorously developing relationships with likeminded companies and leaders that want to help IDS members. With that said, we are happy to announce the selection of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) to be the independent dentists’ professional services firm of choice! CLA provides wealth advisory, outsourcing, tax, accounting, and consulting services to INDEPENDENT DENTISTS! Visit Their Website Independent dentists need to think about the following questions to ensure their independent status and sustainability: Is your practice […] Read More...

IDS on Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

A few weeks ago, IDS founders, Dr. Rick Romenesko and Brian Heyndrickx, had the opportunity to be on Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran. We covered many hot topics in dentistry, as well as, why we are so committed to our mission of keeping independent private practices independent. Watch it or take a listen! Interested in listening to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dentistry-uncensored-with-howard-farran/id916907356 https://podcasts.apple.com/gy/podcast/howard-farran-dds-mba/id567540330 https://www.amazon.com/Uncomplicate-Business-Takes-People-Money/dp/0998971901 Read More...

GP Orthodontic Webinar Sponsored by StraightSmile Solutions (IDS Members Only)

Topic: IDS Members Webinar: Straight Selling Ortho in a GP Practice This is a webinar for dentists who are IDS members who are looking to learn more about launching de-novo orthodontics or scaling orthodontics in their practice. You’ll also learn how to save up to 50-80% on lab fees by using off-label/white-label systems and how to select cases and minimize refinements/revisions and to increase ROI. IDS has partnered with StraightSmile Solutions and only IDS members receive special discounts and upgrades. […] Read More...

GPO’s, the Latest Trend in Dentistry…and Its Here to Stay

GPO’s, the Latest Trend in Dentistry…and Its Here to Stay By: Jordan Herbert, Co-Founder & COO, Independent Dental Solutions Although group purchasing organizations (“GPO”) have been around for over a century, GPOs only entered the dental market in the past few years with limited adoption rates. Recently, they have exploded to the forefront with many dental practices looking for ways to continue to compete in an ever-evolving dental market. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide an overview […] Read More...

Dental Offices Need Effective Supply Chain Management…NOW!

Dental Offices Need Effective Supply Chain Management…NOW! By: Brian Heyndrickx, Founder & CEO, IndepenDENT Dental Solutions Before I stepped into the dental market, I worked in the medical field for over 20 years where supply chain management was a way of life. Medical offices, surgery centers and hospitals, all relied on effective supply chain management to survive and thrive in the market. Since supply chain management plays a vital role in business, allowing organizations to manage costs and run an […] Read More...

Dental Supply Models: It’s Time for Change

By: Dr. Michael Romenesko, DDS When my journey began with IndepenDENT Dental Solutions in July of 2017 I was completely naïve as to how supply chain worked in dentistry or any industry for that matter. I didn’t think that it really affected me or had any bearing on my dental practice. After all, dental supplies and capital equipment were simply the cost of doing business. Or so I thought. Supply chain wasn’t a topic mentioned in my undergraduate biology studies […] Read More...