The evolution of dental group practices
Guay, A.H.
Journal of the California Dental Association 41(12): 899-904
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 24597018 Document Number: 664570
Dentists and the dental profession are changing. One significant change in the deliver of dental care is the evolution of group practices to include networks of dental practices with central management by various service organizations that are owned or financed by private equity firms. This article discusses their evolution and potential advantages and disadvantages for dentists who join them. The article concludes with a prediction about the future heterogeneity of the dental care system.