Clinical Autonomy and DSOs–They Don’t Have to Be Mutually Exclusive!

dso-autonomy

So you’re thinking about selling your practice to a DSO. While now is the perfect time to start negotiations, let’s talk about the huge elephant in the room–clinical autonomy. It’s likely you’ve heard horror stories about dentists working for DSOs that have been forced to tow the DSOs treatment line–even when it crosses into unethical […]

5 Ways Expert Dental Coaching from NextLevel Practice Can Transform Your Dental Practice

Dental Practice

Managing a dental practice successfully in today’s competitive healthcare landscape requires not only exceptional clinical skills but also effective business acumen. Unfortunately, “business acumen” likely wasn’t a class in most dental school programs, leaving dentists unprepared to successfully run a small business. That’s why we offer dental coaching here at NextLevel Practice–to help you round […]

Unlocking Dental Practice Success: Understanding EBITDA and DSO Benefits

Understanding EBITDA and DSO Benefits

Gary Kadi has observed firsthand the aversion many of his colleagues have to financial matters. Words like P&L and KPI can send even the most financially savvy dentist into a panic. The truth is, dental school didn’t equip our industry with the skills to navigate the business side of our practices, making the financial aspects […]

A Change of Heart: NextLevel Practice Founder’s Journey from DSO Critic to Advocate

Change of Heart

In the world of dental practice management, the rise of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) has been met with both enthusiasm and skepticism. Gary Kadi, the founder of NextLevel Practice, was once a staunch critic of DSOs, believing they stripped dentists of their autonomy.  After becoming an “accidental expert” on DSOs, though, Gary has embarked on […]

NextLevel Practice Announces the Creation of NextLevel Doctors Group DSO

Doctors Group DSO

With its partnership in a new DSO, NextLevel shows its commitment to practitioners’ autonomy, strong teams, and patient care.  New York, NY/August 2nd, 2023/ NextLevel Practice, a dental practice management coaching and consulting company, announced today its participation in the creation of a new DSO group–NextLevel Doctors Group– formed from the Big Six Founders partnership […]

Re-Defining Retirement: How Dentist Couple Found Financial Freedom with DSO 3.0

Financial Freedom

We’ve been talking about DSO 3.0 here at NextLevel for some time now. Maybe you’ve seen one of our webinars or read our articles in Dental Economics about it. Maybe you’ve even seen our big announcement about NextLevel Doctors Group. But up until now, we’ve only ever told you about it from a consultant’s perspective. […]

Our Story

Our Story

What happens in Vegas… Every great superhero has an origin story. A meaningful personal experience, a significant loss, or a wrong that needed to be made right. Whatever that thing is, it’s what puts the superhero into the trajectory of making the world a better, safer place. And while we’re not claiming superhero status, we […]

Stop Being a Prisoner to Insurance Companies: Learn How to Drop PPOs Now

Gary Kadi

We’ve all faced it–lower payouts, more denied claims, more rules and regulations. Insurance companies are hard at work trying to make it more difficult for dentists like you get paid for your hard work. In fact, here’s a disappointing statistic for you–since becoming popular in the 1970s, dental insurance’s maximum benefit has remained steady at […]

5 Steps to Begin Your Journey to Wealth Mastery and Financial Freedom

Successful, young female dentist learning how to manage her dental practice and build wealth.

Did you know that 96% of dentists are still in debt when they retire? Even more surprising is data that tells us that dentists are retiring later than ever before. According to recently published ADA research, the average retirement age is nearly 70 years old. As a seasoned coach with more than two decades of […]

What’s the Difference Between Coaching and a Consultant?

Business coaching success meeting

Transforming your dental practice is no easy feat. That is why so many dentists seek outside help business coaching when they make the decision to effect change in their business. If you’ve been debating between hiring a coach or a consultant to help you achieve your goals, this article can help you choose the right […]