Maintaining Clinical Autonomy and Elevating Care with Advanced Dental Brands

For many dentists, the decision to sell a practice or join a new practice under a Dental Support Organization (DSO) comes with one significant concern: loss of clinical autonomy. The fear of losing autonomy over clinical decisions and patient care can be daunting. The idea that you’ll no longer have the final say in how you treat your patients or run your practice is enough to give any dedicated dentist pause.

At Advanced Dental Brands (ADB), we understand this concern deeply. We’ve built our organization with a clear mission: to support great doctors in providing great care. That means maintaining the integrity of your clinical authority, while enhancing the resources and support available to you.

ADB’s Commitment to Clinical Autonomy

It’s true that selling to a DSO involves some changes, but at ADB, those changes are designed to benefit you and your patients, not diminish your role. Many DSOs claim to allow dentists to retain clinical autonomy, but at ADB, we’ve made it a cornerstone of our philosophy. The doctor in the office is the clinical authority—plain and simple.

While ADB does have clinical standards set by our Chief Clinical Officer to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, these standards are not about micromanaging your practice. They’re about providing a consistent level of care across all ADB-affiliated offices, ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality treatment. Beyond these safety standards, you, the dentist, have the freedom to make the clinical decisions that best serve your patients.

Addressing Common Concerns

We know that other concerns often arise when considering a partnership with a DSO. For example, you might wonder whether you’ll still have a say in the day-to-day operations or if your preferred treatment plans will be overridden by corporate policies. At ADB, we don’t just talk about clinical autonomy—we practice it. Your clinical authority remains intact because we trust that you know your patients best.

ADB isn’t here to get in the way of the care you provide; we’re here to make it better and easier for you to focus on what you do best—treating patients and delivering outstanding care. We offer the support needed to manage the business side of things—marketing, HR, IT, and operations—so that you can dedicate your time and energy to your craft. Our goal is to enhance your ability to provide exceptional care, not to hinder it.

Empowering Your Practice, Preserving Your Autonomy

When you choose to partner with ADB, you’re not just selling your practice—you’re securing its future. We recognize that your practice is your legacy, and we’re committed to helping it live on and thrive. By blending dentistry with cutting-edge technology and robust support, we enable you to continue making a tangible impact in the neighborhoods you serve.

At ADB, the future of dentistry is in your hands. With our team behind you, you can expand your skills, offer a wider range of services, and provide the best care possible—all while maintaining the clinical authority that defines your practice.

A Revolution in Dentistry

We’ve long known that the mouth is a window into our patients’ overall well-being. By bringing expertise, training, and technology to bear—with a business and operations team that cares about you as a person—we can make this bold vision for dentistry a reality. At ADB, we’re not just supporting practices; we’re empowering them to reach new heights.

ADB. We’re In the Business of Caring.

Wendy Flanagan

Vice President of Operations