Environmental Trends in Dentistry "Becoming a Dentist today isn't as hard as it use to be...in fact, it might be harder"

Please join us on September 24, 2019 with Anders Bjork

The profession of dentistry is in a period of transition. Economic pressure and generational change are fostering an environment of practice innovation, and new models of care delivery (particularly dental service organizations, or DSOs) are gaining acceptance in the marketplace, both influencing and being influenced by generational differences in new dentists.  This session will examine the social and economic factors influencing change in dentistry with an update on DSO growth (in the US but especially in California); a look at how dentistry and medicine are integrating; and a case example on how disruptive innovation is realigning the orthodontic market.

Learning objectives: 

• Understand differences between the Millennial generation and other generations and how differences are influencing practice choices
• Learn about recent dental school graduate trends and practice intentions
• Recognize the trends in private equity-fueled DSO growth
• Identify how dentistry and medicine are integrating and potential professional implications
• Learn how innovation in the clear aligner product category could impact other areas of dentistry

Dinner will be included - 2 Ce units

Anders Bjork,   is Vice President, Market Insights and  Member  Engagement for CDA.  He has extensive experience in market intelligence, market research, competitive intelligence,  unstructured data analysis, market strategy, and innovation development.  His past employment experience includes providing  insights from data to guide his employer's strategies in  the integrated healthcare, health insurance, and ancillary benefits industries.  He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and an MBA in healthcare management from the University of California at Davis' Graduate School of Management.

Fees:

Members - FREE

Non-members - $90.00

Guests/staff - $35.00

SACDS Allied Dental Health Members - FREE

Date: Tuesday, September 24th 2019

Time: 6:30pm

Location: San Leandro Marina Community Center

15301 Wicks Blvd San Leandro, CA 94579

*A credit card number will be collected at time of registration. Members who fail to give notice of cancellation by Sept. 20th or who No-Show will be charged $35.00.  All registrations MUST be made in advance by (no later than Sept. 20th) and are not confirmed until payment is received or credit card number has been collected.  *Attendees who No-Show or who fail to give notice for cancellation to the Central Office by September 20th will be charged a $35.00 fee.  No Walk Ins will be guaranteed space.  *No Children Allowed at CE Events

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