Connor Jorgensen, director, and Ryan Mingus, managing director and partner, take a deep dive into the latest developments of AI in dentistry and how owners should prepare for the future in Tusk Practice Sales’ latest webinar: The Bull & Bear Case of AI in Dentistry.
The webinar focuses on a simple but important reality: AI isn’t new to dentistry, but how it’s being used today, especially by dental service organizations (DSOs), is changing the game faster than most practice owners realize. DSOs are leveraging AI to improve scheduling, increase case acceptance, streamline billing, and, ultimately, drive higher profitability at scale. While private practice owners are starting to adopt some AI tools, many are still behind the curve, and that gap is beginning to matter more than ever.
From a bull case perspective, owners who lean in early will ultimately own the market. DSOs are building around AI-driven systems, and dentists who adapt will align their practice with how the most active buyers think.
The bear case highlights the cost of standing still. Waiting is not a neutral decision -- it directly impacts both performance today and leverage at the time of sale. Buyers are still actively acquiring practices that may not be fully optimized, but they will become more selective as consolidation accelerates. Owners will have to weigh whether they want to adapt, sell, or fall behind.
The key takeaway is that your practice doesn’t require a complete overhaul overnight. There are practical AI tools available today that can create real, measurable return on investment (ROI) in areas like front-office operations, patient communication, and revenue cycle management. The owners who win over the next five years will be those who make intentional decisions -- whether it's to invest and build, adapt strategically, or position themselves to sell -- rather than reacting later.
Key talking points
- The current state of AI in dentistry: How DSOs and private practice owners are implementing AI today
- The bull case: Why owners who move first are positioned to build more wealth from their practice
- The bear case: Why waiting is not a neutral decision and what the cost of inaction looks like when it's time to sell
- AI tools that are making an impact: The platforms generating real ROI today, and what owners can realistically adopt right now
- How to win: Whether your next move is to build, adapt, or sell, this is the framework for doing it on your terms
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