Dental Group Practice Association Members Project Revenue of More Than Five Billion by 2015

Posted: December 8, 2010
Dental Group Practice Association Members Project Revenue of More Than Five Billion by 2015
New Dental Service Models Thrive In an Ever-Changing Economic and Healthcare Environment

Cleveland, December 8, 2010 – The Dental Group Practice Association (DGPA), a non-profit industry organization representing Dental Service Organizations (DSOs), announced it has grown to 22 members since 2008, as more dental practices adapt the DSO business model. Currently, DGPA’s members represent an estimated three billion dollars in revenue, approximately 3,700 dentists and five million patient visits per year, with revenue expected to increase to more than five billion by 2015.
The growth of DGPA’s members as a whole is more than double the rate of the overall dental industry (11.5 percent vs. 5.5 percent, respectively), as more dental professionals see value in allowing DSOs to provide service and support to their practices, especially as the economy remains volatile and the insurance industry becomes more complex.
“We think the DSO business model will continue to be a preferable option for dental professionals and patients because it was designed to allow for cost-effective, top-notch patient care,” said Dr. Ed Meckler, executive chairman of DGPA. DGPA members are individually committed to state-of-the-art technology, education and industry excellence.
DGPA’s members are updated on and invest in novel technology such as CEREC CAD/CAM technology and online scheduling and appointment reminders via e-mail or text messaging.
DGPA believes in industry excellence by seeking to improve standards for the dental industry as a whole. Currently, DPGA is working with some of the leading insurance providers to streamline claims processes and incorporate technology for digital submissions.
“We improve patient care by supporting affiliated dentists with the business knowledge and resources to run an excellent practice,” said Dr. Meckler. “We know that patients are looking for more from their healthcare providers and we are confident that our members and the practices they serve are fully equipped to provide the resources to elevate the standard of care.”

About DGPA
The Dental Group Practice Association (DGPA) is a non-profit industry association that represents Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). Simply put, DGPA members make dentists’ lives easier so they can focus on delivering quality, convenient and affordable dental care to their patients. DGPA support its members by:
• Providing support of continuous, forward-thinking dental education
• Supporting cost-efficient, time-saving, quality technology
• Working with insurance companies to maximize dental plans and bring about easier processes
• Forging new alliances with professional, regulatory and government leaders
• Providing dental students with accurate and informative information about the dental industry and alternative career paths

For more information, please visit www.dgpaonline.org
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