010 Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley

This week on “Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley”, Ashley is joined by Dr. Laura Harness who shares her experience and advice regarding working as a dentist within a dental support organization.

 

Episode Highlights:

 

• Dr. Harness’ reasons for pursuing work within a DSO which address some common perceptions and misconceptions about DSOs
• The philosophy of the ‘doctor-led DSO’ and how it works in Dr. Harness’ practice
• The numerous ways in which the DSO supports her
• Dr. Harness’ advice for those thinking of working within a DSO

 

Quotes:

 

“I think the biggest misconception is that all DSOs are created equal…and that you’re going to be told what to do by your office manager.”

 

“It opened my eyes to ask the right questions and find a DSO that treated me well, that gave me the autonomy I was looking for, but also provided…more like the business support and clinical support that I was looking for.”

 

“I feel...supported, but again, I’m making the decisions on my own as a clinician.”

 

“We need to make money. We need to make this a profitable practice while still providing the optimal comprehensive patient care that is so important to me.”

 

“You’re the only doctor in your practice, but you have the networking and the mentoring to go along with it.”

 

“Know what’s important and know what you’re looking for as a provider.”

 

Links:

 

The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:

http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/

 

The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

 

The Association of Dental Support Organizations homepage:   https://www.theadso.org/