
Why Independent Dental Practices Pay More for Supplies — And How a GPO Changes That
The cost gap between independent practices and large DSOs is real. Here’s what’s driving it and what you can do about it. If you’re an independent dental practice owner, you’ve probably noticed that running a practice keeps getting more expensive. Supplies cost more. Vendor pricing feels inconsistent. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you suspect that larger dental organizations are getting better deals than you are. You’re right. And it’s not because DSOs are better negotiators. It’s because they have something most independent dental practices don’t: collective purchasing power. The good news is that this

