Name
02. What Consolidation Means for Independent Practices and DSOs
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Speakers
Jay Glazer, Director, Business Development, DC Dental
Alex Sharp, DDS, Chief Executive Officer, Shared Practices Group
Jeffrey Burch, DMD, MS, Co-Founder, Burch Dental Partners
Dan Romary, Chief Operating Officer, CERTIFY Health
Jeffrey Burch Dan Romary
Description

Consolidation continues to reshape the dental landscape, creating both opportunity and uncertainty. This panel examines what increased M&A activity means for independent practices and DSOs, including competitive dynamics, valuation shifts, operational scale, and clinical autonomy. Leaders discuss how organizations can position themselves strategically as consolidation accelerates.

Location Name
Williford B (Second floor)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Panel