Episode 9 - Dental Care Trends and Aetna’s Entry

In this conversation, Scott and Jinesh discuss their impressions of the Dykema Conference and the importance of culture and leadership in the DSO space. They also review several news articles, including one about the overwhelming support for Medicare dental coverage, the increase in the number of dentist graduates, the decline in dental hygienist and assistant graduates, the expansion of dental therapy in certain states, and Aetna's launch of a virtual dental care subsidiary. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for improved access to dental care and the evolving landscape of the dental industry.

 

00:00 Dykema Recap and vibe shift in DSO world

05:46 Jinesh and Scott company updates

10:45 Bipartisan support for dental inclusion in Medicare

13:55 Dentist graduate numbers up, hygienist and assistant numbers down

17:56 Dental Therapists improve access to care

25:40 Aetna's Virtual Dental Care Launch

32:44 New Chapter