Showing page 1 of 2
IDS is the Preferred Supply Program for the Louisville Dental Society
Posted on November 24, 2021 by Christine Daum | Share
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in Midway Dental, LDS, Louisville Dental Society, Louisville Dentists, Preferred Supply Program, Independent Dental Solutions, IDS, Dental Supply Savings
Independent Dental Solutions (IDS) and the Louisville Dental Society (LDS) are proud to announce their new partnership, and are excited to work together to offer comprehensive support for independent dental practices throughout Louisville and the surrounding communities. The LDS strives to help build connections – connecting Louisville’s dentists to the community and to one another. This includes community service events including free dental clinic day and free dental screenings throughout the year and the Smile Kentucky! Program, which provides free treatment to elementary children without dental […] Read More...
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in Midway Dental, LDS, Louisville Dental Society, Louisville Dentists, Preferred Supply Program, Independent Dental Solutions, IDS, Dental Supply Savings
4 Ways to Maximize Your IDS Membership
Posted on November 2, 2021 by Christine Daum | Share
Posted in Articles, IDCs, General | Tagged in Independent Dental Solutions, Membership, Membership Benefits, Equipment and Supply Savings, Dental, IDS, GPO
Whether you’re new to IDS, or it’s been a while since you’ve checked out all Independent Dental Solutions has to offer, we’re sharing tips on how to get the most from your membership: Read More...
Posted in Articles, IDCs, General | Tagged in Independent Dental Solutions, Membership, Membership Benefits, Equipment and Supply Savings, Dental, IDS, GPO
Independent Dental Solutions Is The New Preferred Supply Program for the Maine Dental Association
Posted on October 15, 2021 by Christine Daum | Share
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in MDA, Partnership Announcement, Dental Supply Program, Dental Society, Maine Dentists, IDS, Dental GPO, Dental Supplies, cost savings
Independent Dental Solutions (IDS) and the Maine Dental Association (MDA) are proud to announce their new partnership, formed from a mutual desire to provide comprehensive support for independent dental practices throughout the state of Maine. The MDA strives to serve as a valuable resource and trusted partner for its members, helping dentists stay up-to-date on the latest legislative and industry news, connect with other members, gain access to continuing education programs and save money on supplies and other purchased services needed to operate their […] Read More...
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in MDA, Partnership Announcement, Dental Supply Program, Dental Society, Maine Dentists, IDS, Dental GPO, Dental Supplies, cost savings
How to Weigh Your Options When Considering Transitioning Your Practice
Posted on September 14, 2021 by Christine Daum | Share
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in Independent Dental Practices, Dental Practice Valuation, Dynamic Dental Advisors, Dental Practice Support, Dental Practice Transitions, Succession Planning, Dental Practice Sale, DSOs, DPOs, DDA
It’s no secret the dental industry is not currently set up to provide adequate support for private dentist owners as they prepare to transition their practice, unless they’re willing to give something up – typically either their hard-earned equity or clinical autonomy. Neither trade-off sounds appealing for most independent dentists who have spend their career dedicated to their practice. Many are left wondering how to weigh their options and ensure they receive the maximum financial benefit they’ve earned over the […] Read More...
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in Independent Dental Practices, Dental Practice Valuation, Dynamic Dental Advisors, Dental Practice Support, Dental Practice Transitions, Succession Planning, Dental Practice Sale, DSOs, DPOs, DDA
Positioning Your Practice for a Successful Transition: Why Cost Management & Practice Profitability Matter
Posted on September 14, 2021 by Christine Daum | Share
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in IDS, DDA, Cost Management, Dental Supply Savings, Practice Transitions, profitability, Practice Profitability, Cost Reduction, practice support
As an independent dental owner, you’ve spent your career devoting your time, energy and resources into your practice. While it might be tempting to coast into retirement, it’s more important than ever to focus on cost reduction and efficiency efforts for your practice. This will ensure your practice is best positioned for a transition and that you’ll receive the maximum financial benefit from an eventual sale. Effectively (and sustainably) increasing your practice profitability requires a dual-approach: Maximizing productivity & reimbursement […] Read More...
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in IDS, DDA, Cost Management, Dental Supply Savings, Practice Transitions, profitability, Practice Profitability, Cost Reduction, practice support
Ways To Boost Your Profitability Through An Effective Supply Chain Strategy
Posted on December 15, 2020 by Christine Daum | Share
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in Practice Profitability, Increase Efficiency, Managing Dental Supplies, KPIs, Supply Strategy, Supply Chain, GPOs and Dentistry, Group Purchasing Organization, GPO, cost savings
Brian Heyndrickx, Independent Dental Solutions Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Prior to launching Independent Dental Solutions (IDS), a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) for private dental practices, I worked in medical distribution for more than 20 years. Like many other industries, medical offices, surgery centers and hospitals rely on an effective supply chain and procurement strategy to manage their operating expenses and stay competitive within the market (I define supply chain and procurement as everything a dental practice needs to run […] Read More...
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in Practice Profitability, Increase Efficiency, Managing Dental Supplies, KPIs, Supply Strategy, Supply Chain, GPOs and Dentistry, Group Purchasing Organization, GPO, cost savings
What You Should Know About GPO’s
Posted on December 15, 2020 by Christine Daum | Share
Posted in Articles | Tagged in Group Purchasing Organization, Dental GPO, Dental Supply Chain, Dental Supplies, Cost Reduction, Dental savings, dental support, dental support services, GPO
Although group purchasing organizations (GPOs) have been around for over a century and are common in the medical industry (98% of hospitals in the US are belong to a GPO), they have only begun to gain traction with dentists over the last few years. With many private dental practices looking for ways to reduce overhead costs and stay competitive in an increasingly DSO/corporate dental market, GPO’s can provide significant savings opportunities and practice support. Below are answers to common questions […] Read More...
Posted in Articles | Tagged in Group Purchasing Organization, Dental GPO, Dental Supply Chain, Dental Supplies, Cost Reduction, Dental savings, dental support, dental support services, GPO
COVID-19’s Impact on Your Practice’s Six-Month Schedule Cycle
How to Minimize Scheduling Lulls for the Remainder of the Year Traditionally dentists could rely on a steady stream of patients and keep their schedules full by establishing recurring appointments for patients at set intervals throughout the year – most often, returning every six months for routine hygiene visits. Patients seen in January would return in June, those seen in February return in July, and so on. This provides dentists with more predictable schedules and revenue streams, while enabling them to provide optimal care […] Read More...The Path Forward Following COVID-19: Where Do We Go From Here?
Posted on September 23, 2020 by Christine Daum | Share
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in Recovery Plan, Dental Advisor, Dental Consulting, COVID-19 Impact on Practices, Financial Pressures, Rebuilding Dental Practices
This year has been unique to say the least, and the impact of COVID-19 varies for each dental practice – not just when comparing practices by state or region, but for practices within the same community. With continued uncertainty and mounting financial pressures, some practitioners may be considering changing careers or transitioning into retirement. On the other hand, some practices may be busier than ever and are struggling to keep up with the demand from the backlog of patients needing […] Read More...
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in Recovery Plan, Dental Advisor, Dental Consulting, COVID-19 Impact on Practices, Financial Pressures, Rebuilding Dental Practices
Successful Recruiting and Retention – Even Amid a Crisis
Posted on September 16, 2020 by Christine Daum | Share
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in HR, Recruitment, Retention, Interviewing, Company culture, hiring for fit, job narrative
Successful Recruiting and Retention – Even Amid a Crisis Jessica Young, Associate HR Business Power, EmPowerHR The way we work has changed significantly since the unexpected arrival of COVID-19, and as a result, so have the concepts of recruitment and retention. With unemployment rates high, many employers assume finding (and retaining) top talent should be easy, however, businesses are facing a whole new set of challenges when it comes to staffing. If you’re finding it difficult to sift through […] Read More...
Posted in Articles, General | Tagged in HR, Recruitment, Retention, Interviewing, Company culture, hiring for fit, job narrative