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What AI Is Doing to Jobs in Dentistry Right Now· DSO vs DPO Structures: What Really Changes About Technology· Who Actually Got It Right in 2025· Stop Buying Tech Without a Framework· New Episode of Off Script — Now Live· The DSO Technology Show with Brian Colao — Now Streaming· Why Most DSO Tech Partnerships Fail· What AI Is Doing to Jobs in Dentistry Right Now· DSO vs DPO Structures: What Really Changes About Technology· Who Actually Got It Right in 2025· Stop Buying Tech Without a Framework· New Episode of Off Script — Now Live· The DSO Technology Show with Brian Colao — Now Streaming· Why Most DSO Tech Partnerships Fail·
Latest Newsletter Article — March 2026

What AI Is Doing to Jobs in Dentistry Right Now

Some operators are seeing measurable impact. Others say the tools they tested haven't replaced staff at all. Here's what's actually happening across the market right now.

Matthew McGaw · March 5, 2026 · 8 min read
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Strategy
What DSO vs DPO Structures Really Change About Technology
Feb 5, 2026
Year in Review
Who Actually Got It Right in 2025
Jan 7, 2026
Technology
Are We Solving Problems or Just Adding More Software?
Dec 4, 2025
Vendor Strategy
Stop Buying Tech Without a Framework
Nov 5, 2025
Matthew McGaw
Matthew McGaw
Founder, DSO Compass

Operator. Advisor. Insider. Matthew knows the dental technology landscape from the inside out, helping DSOs evaluate smarter and helping startups break in.

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Technology

Are We Solving Problems or Just Adding More Software?

When tech creates clarity... and when it creates complexity. A frank look at how DSOs are evaluating their stacks heading into 2026.

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02
Vendor Strategy

Stop Buying Tech Without a Framework: A Practical Lens

A practical framework for evaluating vendors before you sign. What separates smart procurement from expensive regret.

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03
Year in Review

Who Actually Got It Right in 2025

Badges for operators who implemented well, not just bought more software. Recognition for the groups that executed.

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LinkedIn Articles
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Partnerships

Why Most DSO Tech Partnerships Fail — And How to Change That

The relationship between DSOs and tech vendors breaks down at predictable points. Here's what actually fixes it.

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02
Leadership

"We've Done Pilots Before" Is the Wrong Confidence

Past pilots don't guarantee future success. Why the confidence that comes from prior experience can be the very thing that derails your next rollout.

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03
Culture & Operations

Culture Before ROI: Lessons from a Visit Inside MB2

A firsthand look inside one of dentistry's most talked-about groups — and what operators everywhere can learn about putting culture ahead of the spreadsheet.

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What Leaders Are Saying
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Rondi Michaux
Rondi Michaux
President & CGO, Espire Dental

"We don't waste time chasing every shiny object. Matthew serves as a strategic filter, surfacing only the ideas that align with our goals and match our capacity to execute."

Mick Janness
Mick Janness
CEO, Oakpoint

"The dental tech-stack continues to evolve with the advent of new technology. Matt brings a strategic approach to the process with a sharp eye toward integration and ROI."

Scotte Hudsmith
Scotte Hudsmith
CEO & Chairman, Specialized Dental Partners

"Matt brings a calm confidence to every challenge and always follows through."

Patrick Nelson
Patrick Nelson
President, Platinum Dental

"We trust Matt to pressure test the vendors and keep us focused on systems that truly drive EBITDA."

Podcasts
DSO Compass Off Script
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Clayton Russell & Matthew McGaw

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The DSO Technology Show — Brian Colao and Matthew McGaw
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The DSO Technology Show
Brian A. Colao & Matthew McGaw

Cutting through the noise on dental technology — honest discussion about how DSOs evaluate, implement, and live with technology once it's deployed.

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