There are a number of characteristics that can impact dentists affiliating with DSOs, including specialty, career stage and gender, according to data from the American Dental Association. In 2024, 16.1% of dentists in the U.S. were affiliated with a DSO, but that percentage changes based on certain aspects. Some dental specialties, including orthodontics and oral surgery, have a significantly higher rate of DSO affiliation than periodontics and prosthodontics. Younger dentists are more likely to be affiliated with a DSO, as more than a quarter of dentists who are up to 10 years out of dental school are affiliated with a DSO, compared to less than 10% of dentists who are more than 25 years out of school.
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