{"id":15916,"date":"2025-10-02T12:36:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T19:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=15916"},"modified":"2025-10-02T16:39:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T23:39:09","slug":"dan-hosler-practice-growth","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/dan-hosler-practice-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Dan Hosler on the De Novo Strategy to Rewrite Your Practice Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In today\u2019s day and age, you can and must leverage the power of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/dentalos-with-ai\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"15727\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI<\/a> and data-driven decisions to scale your dental practice. In this episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zhnkX0lbMLc&amp;list=PL8sPE8UqEy5i-ReuTOqL_BFzw0VAOucuT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Dental Economist Show<\/a>, host CRO Mike Huffaker of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planet DDS<\/a> sits down with Dan Hosler, CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/alliedoms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allied OMS<\/a>, to explore strategic practice growth in the dental industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to attract <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/jeremy-krell-on-dental-innovation-and-investment\/\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"13268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">investment<\/a> in the market by focusing on operational excellence and meaningful integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The two-pillar approach to successful practice integration: reducing provider headaches and cutting operational costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why data-driven decision making is transforming oral surgery practices and how to implement daily reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to effectively implement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/dso-ai-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"15713\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI solutions<\/a> by breaking down business processes into measurable components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The &#8220;maintenance marketing&#8221; principle for sustainable patient acquisition in oral surgery practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to build successful surgeon recruitment programs through educational engagement and long-term relationship building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why establishing multiple banking relationships and exception-based reporting are crucial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/newsroom\/2025-dental-industry-outlook-reveals-key-trends-for-dsos-and-multi-location-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"newsroom\" data-id=\"14395\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multi-location<\/a> practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The strategic approach to opening de novo practices and executing &#8220;aqua-novo&#8221; acquisitions for practice growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This conversation offers actionable strategies for navigating the evolving dental industry landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dan Hosler on The Real-Time Revolution &amp; Why Daily Data Changes Everything\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zhnkX0lbMLc?list=PL8sPE8UqEy5i-ReuTOqL_BFzw0VAOucuT\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Episode Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Dan Hosler joins The Dental Economist Show to share game-changing insights on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/landing\/dental-practice-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"landing\" data-id=\"15210\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practice management<\/a> evolution. Here are some highlights from the show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes integration strategy effective&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosler reveals that successful business integration must either relieve provider headaches or reduce operational costs\u2014ideally both. This dual-focus approach helps healthcare organizations avoid implementing changes that don&#8217;t deliver tangible value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When evaluating potential integrations, leaders should first identify specific pain points for providers and quantifiable cost-saving opportunities. Organizations that apply this strategic filter can better prioritize initiatives and achieve measurable improvements in both provider satisfaction and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/planet-dds-financial-guide-for-cfos-and-dsos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"14465\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">financial performance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Process-based AI implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Breaking down business operations into discrete processes is essential for successful AI integration in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/transforming-healthcare-increasing-patient-satisfaction\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12902\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthcare<\/a> organizations. Hosler emphasizes the importance of identifying specific steps within each process that technology could enhance or automate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than attempting comprehensive AI transformation, focus on measurable improvements in targeted areas like revenue cycle management (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/rcm-solutions-for-dental-practices-and-dsos\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12906\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RCM<\/a>) or patient intake. This methodical approach allows practices to evaluate ROI clearly and scale successful implementations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainable referral growth strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to maintaining strong referral relationships is establishing systematic outreach processes that continue even when practice volumes increase. Hosler shares how his company demonstrates this by having dedicated marketing specialists conduct seven to ten referral source visits daily, coordinating educational events, and maintaining consistent communication channels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many practices make the mistake of reducing outreach efforts when they get busy, disrupting their referral pipeline. Creating a dedicated role for referral management ensures <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/dso-dental-group-growth-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustainable growth<\/a> through both busy and slower periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovative recruitment through education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosler shares their successful approach to surgeon recruitment through educational residency dinners, focusing on providing genuine value rather than sales pitches. The approach demonstrates how focusing on authentic education and relationship-building yields better recruitment results than traditional promotional efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By leading with value and education, organizations can build stronger connections with potential recruits while establishing themselves as trusted partners in career development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Dental Economist Show<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss insightful conversations with industry experts on the latest trends and top strategies to grow your DSO or dental group. Tune in to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2GG6pL2h3sSuoWYmPWDCKw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Dental Economist Show<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0each week as we meet at the intersection of profit and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/book-a-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request a Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s day and age, you can and must leverage the power of AI and data-driven decisions to scale your dental practice. 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