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What’s all the buzz about Dykema DSO 2025?
Whether you’re leading a multi-location group or scaling a high-growth DSO, this year’s conference is your front-row seat to the trends, tools, and strategies shaping the future of dental operations.
Intro: What’s Dykema & Why DSOs Show Up Every Year
Dykema DSO is a nationally recognized legal practice group specializing in the Dental Service Organization lifecycle—from mergers and acquisitions to compliance and employment law.
Its annual Definitive Conference brings together DSO leaders, private equity investors, technology partners and industry consultants to Aurora, Colorado every year for three days of networking, education and strategic insight.
Attendees include C-suite executives of multi-location practices, in-house counsel, CFOs focused on revenue cycle management, and innovators showcasing the latest operational tools.
In a landscape where DSOs manage tens of millions in annual claims, centralizing workflows and preventing revenue leakage is critical. The Dykema DSO 2025 conference will spotlight the top technology trends and compliance best practices DSOs need to thrive.
Reflecting on Dykema DSO 2024: Key Takeaways
- United DSO leaders against the backdrop of rising supply costs, labor shortages, and higher interest rates
- Emphasized standardizing cloud-based systems to enhance data visibility across multi-location practices
- Shared tactics for boosting same-store growth via optimized patient workflows and strategic payer-mix adjustments
- Explored AI applications in diagnostics, claims automation, and revenue cycle management
- Addressed staffing challenges by promoting flexible work arrangements and fostering a culture-driven environment
Building on last year’s conversations—from AI adoption to staffing resilience—2025 dives deeper into what it takes to operate leaner, smarter, and more patient-centric DSOs at scale.
Dykema's 12th Annual DSO Conference
Event Details:
Dates: August 6–8, 2025
Host: Dykema DSO Industry Group
Website: https://dykemadso.com/
Venue Information
Name: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Location: 6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard, Aurora, CO 80019
Proximity:
- Minutes from Denver International Airport
- Minutes from Downtown Denver
Top DSO Trends at Dykema 2025: From RCM Automation to Digital Check-Ins
Here’s what’s dominating hallway conversations and panel discussions this year:
- Revenue Leakage & RCM Automation
Manual eligibility checks and claim edits drive denials. DSOs are evaluating end-to-end RCM platforms that integrate eligibility verification, claim scrubbing, and denial management to maximize net collections. - Scaling Scheduling Across Multi-Location Ops
Uniform scheduling platforms with real-time availability dashboards reduce no-shows and optimize chair time. Single-pane-of-glass scheduling helps large DSOs coordinate providers across regions. - Centralized Tech Stack vs. Tool Fatigue
While point solutions address niche pain points (e.g., digital check-in kiosks, AI note-taking), DSOs seek unified suites to avoid constant context switching and disparate data silos. - Front-Desk Burnout & Digital Check-Ins
High patient-intake volumes stress staff. Mobile pre-registration, touchless kiosks, and digital consent forms cut queue times by up to 30%, improving patient satisfaction and staff morale. - Clinician Adoption of Operational Tools
New technology succeeds only with clinician buy-in. DSOs are designing in-clinical workflows—voice-activated documentation, real-time analytics dashboards—to ensure seamless integration at the point of care.
Standout Sessions to Catch
Key Panels, Spotlights & Tech Talks
Each of these sessions weaves into the larger story of how DSOs can embrace innovation without losing focus on patient care.
Whether you’re refining operational KPIs or mapping out your 2026 tech roadmap, these sessions deliver actionable insights—not just inspiration.
Key Panelist
Drs. Haley & Goly Abivardi
CEOs & Founders
vVardis
Mark Adams
President
National Dentex Labs
Dr. Sulman Ahmed
Founder, Chairman, & CEO
DECA Dental Group
Stan Bergman
Chairman of the Board & CEO
Henry Schein, Inc.
Steve Bilt
CEO
Smile Brands
Kevin Cumbus
President
Tusk Practice Sales
Dr. Jen Derse
Chief Clinical Director
Espire Dental
Dr. Jen Derse
Chief Clinical Director
TAG- The Aspen Group
Victoria Garcia
CFO
Dental Care Alliance
David Gaspar
CEO
Smile Partners
Ryan Heckman
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Rallyday Partners
J Hedrick
CEO
Smile Doctors
To view complete list of panelists, Click Here.
Spotlights
- Building a Powerhouse DSO While Making a Difference – Dr. Sulman Ahmed challenges the status quo with frameworks that balance rapid growth against exceptional patient care. If scaling profits while preserving your practice’s mission matters, this keynote is not to be missed.
- From Disney to Dentistry: How to Wow Patients – Stephanie Moritz translates world-class hospitality secrets into dental practice gold. Learn simple service-design tweaks—think “mouse-level” magic—that can transform patient satisfaction scores and inspire staff pride.
- Successful Case Studies in Same-Store Growth – In a candid deep dive, Amol Nirgudkar reveals how leading DSOs are squeezing every drop of organic growth out of existing locations, no M&A required. Walk away with ready-to-deploy tactics for bolstering same-store revenues.
Tech Talks & Workshops
Smart Real Estate Strategies To Unlock Hidden EBITDA
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Learn to turn your practice space into profit. Discover tactics to boost EBITDA—plus how to secure a year of free rent on your next acquisition.
2025 Dental Technology Summit: Real-World Insights & Emerging Innovations
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Explore AI-driven workflows, next-gen RCM tools and automation. Join live polling and candid, vendor-free discussions to compare tech stacks with fellow DSOs.
The $10 Million Playbook: Scaling Your DSO to 10× Success
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Unlock strategies to add $100K+ EBITDA per tactic. Build high-value teams, optimize marketing conversion, and avoid common scaling pitfalls—your roadmap to seven-figure growth.
And while these sessions are packed with value, don’t overlook the real gems happening in between.
August 6, 11:10 AM — Don’t miss DentalBee’s session at the DIA Dental Technology Summit. It’s an innovative and game changing tool for clinicians to generate voice enabled notes based on patient-provider conversations using AI- solving claim denials and documentation fatigue in a real, scalable way.
Solutions make a powerful impact when paired with CERTIFY Health’s practice management software, connecting smart documentation with pre-visit electronic intake, automated insurance eligibility verification, appointment management, and performance dashboards.
This creates a beautifully fluid workflow from patient check-in to claims submission, cutting down on “swivel-chairing” across multiple systems and unifying the operational landscape.
We’ll be on the floor at Dykema DSO 2025, interacting with leaders who look forward to improving clinical ops efficiency, optimizing revenue cycle processes, and reimagining front-office workflows. We’ll see you on the floor.
Want to learn how we bring this workflow to life?
CERTIFY Health connects pre-visit intake, eligibility, and real-time smart payments — and we’re walking the floor at Dykema to talk with DSOs ready to scale smarter.
Here’s What DSOs Are Actually Trying to Fix
We’re Having Conversations About…
How DSOs are rethinking operations—not with more tools, but with better-connected ones. Leaders are zooming in on the bottlenecks: outdated intake processes, eligibility gaps causing denials, and fragmented payment workflows that stress teams and stall revenue.
The emerging consensus? Real-time automation, centralized platforms, and patient-friendly touchpoints are no longer optional. From what we’re seeing at CERTIFY, the shift isn’t about adopting new tech for the sake of it—it’s about removing the friction that’s been holding back both staff performance and patient experience.
CERTIFY Health is evaluated as the top spot among HIPAA Compliant Communication Platform offering unmatched security and a feature set built for modern care.
Teams appreciate its quick deployment, user-centric screens, and seamless tie-ins with kiosks and telehealth portals.
Tailored for the fast pace of ambulatory care centers—rooming, discharge, follow-up—CERTIFY Health consistently ranks among the best HIPAA-compliant texting apps for lean, high-efficiency practices. Book a demo to see it in action!
Want to Talk RCM, Payments, or Scheduling?
Ready to fix revenue leaks, reduce burnout, and simplify your ops? We’ll be on the ground at Dykema—walking the floor and talking real solutions with DSO leaders like you.
If you’re looking to eliminate operational friction, reduce denials, and boost collections, let’s talk.
- Digitize intake
- Automate eligibility
- Streamline payments
- Centralize ops
Ready to run a cleaner, smarter DSO?
Book a quick chat with our team or explore how CERTIFY Health powers high-performance operations.
FAQs
What is Dykema DSO 2025?
Dykema DSO 2025 is a premier conference uniting leaders from across the dental industry—DSO executives, legal professionals, investors, and technology innovators—to discuss growth strategies, compliance, and the future of dental group practices. It’s a go-to conference for those shaping the future of dental support organizations through strategy, compliance, investment, and innovation.
When and where is the Dykema DSO Conference 2025 being held?
August 6–8, 2025 will see the Dykema DSO 2025 Conference take place in the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado, a first-rate location that is easily accessible from downtown Denver and Denver International Airport.
Who typically attends the Dykema DSO Conference?
The event draws a diverse group of dental industry leaders, including:
- DSO executives & dental group owners
- Private equity and investors
- Providers, vendors, and consultants
- Legal, compliance, and technology experts
Why should I attend the Dykema DSO Conference?
This is the must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of dental support organizations. Here’s why:
- Top-tier Networking: Connect with hundreds of influential voices shaping the future of dentistry
- Educational Breakouts: Access expert-led panels, breakout sessions, and workshops
- Main Stage Inspiration: Hear from world-renowned keynote speakers. To see the full speaker list and topics, visit the official agenda page:
👉 Dykema DSO 2025 Speakers
- Tech & Innovation Highlights: Explore emerging tools, platforms, and partnerships driving operational growth
- Entertainment & Experiences: From drone shows to yoga sessions to live music by The Spazmatics
Where can I find the full speaker lineup and agenda?
To see the whole schedule and list of speakers, go to the official Dykema DSO 2025 website: 👉Dykema 2025 DSO Conference Agenda
How do I register for the Dykema DSO Conference 2025
Here’s how to register:
- Visit https://dykemadso.com
- From the main menu, select “Dykema Conference”
- Click on “Dykema Conference 2025”
- Tap the “Register Now” button
- Fill out the registration form with your details and submit
