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🎙️ Dealmakers & Disruptors: Brian Colao  on the Future of DSOs

In this episode of The DSO Hygienist Podcast, host Christine Diehl welcomes Brian Colao, Director of the Dykema DSO Industry Group, for an unfiltered look into the inner workings of DSOs (Dental Support Organizations), legal strategy, and how the industry is evolving.

With over 30 years of legal experience and more than 700 dental clients worldwide, Brian shares how his day has evolved from courtroom arguments to commissioning drone shows, managing a 72-person team, and advising the largest DSOs in the country. Learn how DSOs balance business operations with clinical autonomy, and the key to successful dentist-DSO partnerships.

Topics covered include:

• The three pillars of a successful DSO model
• Legal and HR challenges of multi-site dental organizations
• Navigating practice transitions and affiliation expectations
• How to leverage technology to combat staffing shortages
• The future of consolidation, M&A markets, and AI in dentistry
• The rise of Dykema as a powerhouse legal brand in the DSO space

Whether you're a dental executive, group practice leader, or clinician entering the world of DSOs, this episode is packed with actionable insights, strategic foresight, and candid reflections from one of the most trusted legal minds in dentistry

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