EBITDA Meets AI: The New Economics of Running a Dental Practice

By
Stephen Fong
April 1, 2026
7 min

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Dental support organizations (DSOs) face significant challenges such as staffing shortages and rising costs. AI is emerging as a pivotal tool for CFOs, helping to protect margins, accelerate cash flows, and reduce complexities within practices. It enhances revenue cycle performance by automating processes that lead to financial leaks, improves labor efficiency, and aids in scheduling to reduce no-shows. The integration of AI supports better financial oversight and clearer decision-making, aligning operational efficiencies with patient care, essential for scaling in the evolving dental landscape.