Ladd Dental Group

There’s no one “best” model that fits every dentist — but joint ventures (JVs) are increasingly seen as one of the most strategic dental practice models in 2026 , especially for doctors who want ownership + operational support without the full burden of solo business risk. Here’s a breakdown of where the JV model fits in the current dental landscape: 🔑 What a Joint Venture Typically Is A joint venture in dentistry usually means a dentist partners with a Dental Support Organization (DSO) or group entity where: The DSO buys a majority equity stake (often 51–80%) of the practice. The dentist retains a substantial minority equity stake (often 20–49%). Both parties share profits and expenses through a JV entity. The DSO provides business infrastructure (HR, billing, recruiting, marketing, etc.). The dentist typically signs an employment agreement tied to the JV. This gives clinicians a balance between ownership and support — you’re not fully selling out, but you...

 The debate between production per procedure vs. production per hour is a hot topic in dental practice management. Each model has its pros and cons depending on your clinical philosophy, practice goals, and how you want to motivate and compensate providers. Let’s break it down: 🦷 1. Production per Procedure Model ➕ Pros: Simple & Transactional : Easy to track, and bill. Need a higher fee schedule to make work. More predictable : Each procedure has a high set fee, making it easy to forecast daily/weekly revenue. ➖ Cons: May discourage comprehensive care : Incentivizes more procedures over smarter treatment planning. Doesn’t reward time-intensive cases : Long procedures (like full-mouth rehab or complex endo) may be disincentivized. Not ideal for multi-disciplinary care : Doesn’t reflect the value of time spent on diagnostics, planning, or patient education. ⏱ 2. Production per Hour Model ➕ Pros: Rewards efficiency and time management : Encourages ...