Private Dentist Alliance
Our Mission
The Private Dentist Alliance will always aim to be a resource of valuable information within the dental profession. Therefore, want to assure that all dental establishments operate responsibly and keep the patient’s needs first. Additionally, we will always strive to educate the public about the benefits of seeking care from a private practicing dentist.
“I’m Dr. Greg Winteregg CEO of the Private Dentist Alliance. Our association will always champion the long-term relationship between doctor and patient and comprehensive oral care which leads to a higher quality of life. As business owners, we must always be careful that the administration of the practice of Dentistry never infringes on quality, comprehensive care.”
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Latest PDA Industry News
Dental Service Organizations, Why Care?
There have been a number of complaints, reports, and legislative and state health board filings surrounding Dental Service Organizations, or DSO’s over the past few years. So, why is that and what about these organizations opens the door to bad practices?
DSO Complaint: Lone Peak Management
Recently, the Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) filed a complaint against Lone Peak Management (DSO) acting as Smiles 4 Kids. The complaint was sent to the Washington State Department of Health and included alarming allegations.
Dr. Gordon Christensen: “I’ve Had Enough!”
Want to know about Dr. Christensen’s views on patient overtreatment, arguably dishonest ads, potential corruption in peer-reviewed article publishing, dental equipment evaluation and even public speakers and educators being paid off to sell products? Read on…
Associate Dentists Face Risks When Their Employer Closes Business Part 2
Here is Part 2 to Michael W. Davis, DDS’s article in Dentistry Today. It narrows down a few points that Associates and owning Dentists can look for to ensure that any alliance with a DSO goes smoothly and keeps integrity in line.
DSO Legislation Update
DSO Legislation and Regulations: Good and Bad DSO legislation has become a large piece of the argument against their place in Dental management. DSO's or Dental Support/Service Organizations have racked up a fairly large amount of legislation and regulations...
Practice Management: Executive Skills
Let’s talk about a couple of executive skills that are a key part of proper dental practice management; Income and Organization. Both can seem tough or impossible to figure out, but neither one has to be.
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Ensuring the Highest Quality Standards for our Profession
We are a membership non-profit 501 C-“6” organization, and were founded to keep the dream of private practice flourishing in today’s society. We’re here for you — the Private Practice Dentist and for your patients. Our hope is to help maintain the highest standards in the dental industry and make sure that it does not move over to a profit-first operating basis.
Why Us
We’re here because we care about our fellow dental professionals and the future of dentistry. Patients trust us to take excellent care of them, so that is what we’ll do.
Contact
Please contact us with any questions you have. Whether you’re a dental student, private practice professional or in need of continuing education as a practicing dentist, we’re here to help. We will always be there for you.
Our Programs
Legislation
The Private Dentist Association will be working with legislators to close legal loopholes that help benefit Dental Support Organizations (DSO). We can’t allow anything that would have a negative effect on clinical care.
Patient Education
We’ll provide our patients with education on the value of comprehensive dental care & preserving their teeth. Of course, private practice and dentistry as a whole couldn’t exist without good patients. So let’s help them too!
Doctor Education
We enlighten dentists on the pros & cons of being part of a DSO. We’ll also provide tools to continue to make private practice viable. Overall, our whole operating basis is to give you the information to evaluate for yourself.
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Join us to ensure the highest standards remain in the dental industry. Preserve the private practice of dentistry.