News and Insights

8.31.22

A Second Look At The Great Evolution And Consolidation Of Dentistry During A Potential Recession

In, "A Second Look At The Great Evolution And Consolidation Of Dentistry During A Potential Recession," Brian Colao revisits an article he wrote on March 5th, 2020. Read more to find out what he got…

2.23.22

Brian Colao contributed to the Group Dentistry Now article, "18 DSO Industry Thought Leaders Share 2021 Reflections and 2022 Predictions"

Brian Colao contributed to the Group Dentistry Now article, "18 DSO Industry Thought Leaders Share 2021 Reflections and 2022 Predictions." In the article, Colao comments on the state of the DSO…

4.30.20

6 Keys to Recovery of the DSO Industry After COVID-19

7.19.23

10th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations

Considered the best informational and networking event of the year, our award-winning conference brings hundreds of the greatest thought leaders in the industry, all in the same place, for three…

7.28-30.21

8th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations

Learn current best practices in the areas of legal, regulatory, compliance, tax, consumer finance, billing, operations, M&A, financial reporting and other industry-specific issues.

07.13-15.19

6th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations

Learn current best practices in the areas of legal, regulatory, compliance, tax, consumer finance, billing, operations, M&A, financial reporting and other industry-specific issues.

4.22.24

2024 M&A Volume Off to a Tepid Start

We had hoped to see deal volume accelerate this year, but it seems the market is still challenged by higher interest rates and economic uncertainty.

3.06.24

Corporate Transparency Act Held Unconstitutional in Alabama Federal District Court

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which came into effect this year, suffered its first blow in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. On March 1, 2024, the court held that…

1.19.24

Dykema M&A Volume Remains Strong During a Turbulent Year

We are happy to report that Dykema had a very positive year from an M&A perspective. All told we closed 117 transactions in 2023, only a slight dip from 2022’s record deal volume of 134.

7.13.23

The Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice Of The DSO Industry – Episode 132

Dykema attorneys Virgil Ochoa & Sean Buckley join Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, to discuss dental group practice and DSO cybersecurity in 2023 on Episode 132 of the Group Dentistry Now…

7.05.22

Dental Marketing Theory – A Podcast by Gary Bird: Dentists Shouldn’t Sweat a Recession

Brian Colao, lead DSO attorney at Dykema, joins Gary to talk about how practice owners should handle a recession, what essential rules DSO leaders need to follow, and why dentists need to stop…

6.23.22

The Dental Entrepreneur Podcast with Dr. Mark Costes: DSO’s State of the Union

Brian Colao, Principle of Dykema, joins Dr. Mark Costes on the podcast today. His DSO focused law firm employs over fifty attorneys that create DSO structures from the ground up for the growing group,…

2.09.24

"Industry Thought Leaders Discuss Challenges and Innovations for DSOs in 2024"

Brian Colao was quoted in the DSOPro article, "Industry Thought Leaders Discuss Challenges and Innovations for DSOs in 2024."

7.05.23

Dean Gould Provides Insight on DSO Deal Structures on The Dental Practice Sale Podcast

Dean Gould joined The Dental Practice Sale podcast for its episode, "The Evolution of Deal Structures in the DSO Space - with Dean Gould."

8.18.20

Craig Woods Talks About DSO Deals in Dental Products Report

Craig Woods, Dallas-based Member in Dykema’s Dental Service Organizations (DSO) Industry Group, was quoted in the Dental Products Report article, “DSO deal-making in the pandemic.”

6.26.23

DSO/Healthcare Attorney Jena E. Taft Joins Dykema’s Growing Dallas Office

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Jena Taft as a Senior Counsel in its Commercial Litigation Practice Group and Dental Service Organizations (DSO) Industry Group.…

1.26.23

Dykema Elects 10 New Members

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that its Executive Board elected 10 new members to the firm effective January 1, 2023.

12.01.22

Kristin Ornstein Named Chief Legal Officer for Women in DSO

Dykema is proud to announce that Women in DSO recently named Kristin Ornstein as its Chief Legal Officer. While serving as Chief Legal Officers, Ornstein will oversee and participate in legal review,…

1.19.24

Nurturing Your Team to Prevent Whistleblowers

Jena Taft served as a featured presenter at the Dental Compliance Institute's 2024 State of Compliance Address, which took place on January 18. Taft presented, "Nurturing Your Team to Prevent…

12.07.23

Gender Parity: What Is It and How Do We Get There in the DSO?

Catherine Bowe served as moderator for the Women in DSO panel, "Gender Parity: What Is It and How Do We Get There in the DSO?," which took place on December 7, 2023.

11.10.23

What You Need To Know About Selling Your Dental Practice

Steve Sayre presented, "What You Need To Know About Selling Your Dental Practice," sponsored by Drilldown Solutions.

1.19.23

Elizabeth Voss to Present in Dental Compliance Institute Program

Elizabeth Voss will serve as a featured speaker in Dental Compliance Institute's virtual program, "2023 State of Compliance Address," on January 19, 2023. Voss will discuss little known facts about…

5.25.22

Consolidation Trends in Oral Surgery

Dean Gould and Craig Woods served as featured presenters for the Provident Healthcare Partners presentation, "Consolidation Trends in Oral Surgery" on May 25, 2022.

5.12.22

emPower Networking with Rockstar Moderators

Brian Colao was a speaker at Women in DSO's Empower Networking session, "emPower Networking with Rockstar Moderators" on May 12, 2022. This session focused on optimizing skill sets and moderator…