DDS Lawyers

02/26/2025

Were you at the Chicago Dental Society 2025 Mid Winter Meeting and did you catch Jordan Uditsky on the panel 'The Influence of DSOs in the U.S. Dental Market: Legal, Financial, & Broker's Perspective of DSOs'?

If you have any further questions on this topic, drop us a comment, give us a call at 630-833-5533, or read our recent blog post on IDSOs:

https://www.ddslawyers.com/should-your-practice-take-a-closer-look-at-an-invisible-dso

02/19/2025

Let's take a Look at "Invisible" DSO's:

The DSO model is still evolving and being refined in response to market conditions and demands. That evolution includes a new form of DSO – the “Invisible DSO” (IDSO) – designed to provide financial and operational support to private dental practices without the significant loss of autonomy and leadership that makes many owners wary of joining a traditional DSO.

Unlike traditional DSOs that often impose centralized control over management and branding, IDSOs operate discreetly - almost “invisibly” - in the background. IDSOs allow dentists to keep their brand identity and operational independence without having to rebrand under a corporate umbrella. As important, dentists in an IDSO can still make clinical decisions without external interference – for the most part.

The attorneys at GHU Law specializing in legal services for dentists and dental practices, orthodontists, and other specialists.

10/30/2024

DDS Law wishes you a joyous and prosperous Diwali. Just as Diwali signifies light overcoming darkness, we are here to navigate the legal complexities for dentists and dental service organizations. Our dedicated team ensures your practice shines brightly. 🦷🪥

10/09/2024

Are you a dentist who leases your office? There are many complexities to a lease assignment as part of a dental practice sale. Some of those issues may throw a wrench into the sale. Others could lead to unwanted or unintended risks after the completion of the deal if not addressed with both the landlord and the lease assignee during the transaction. Read more about these considerations in our recent blog:

The attorneys at GHU Law specializing in legal services for dentists and dental practices, orthodontists, and other specialists.

05/08/2024

What does the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Final Rule that eliminates non-competes mean for you? Practice owners who currently use such agreements or provisions to protect their business interests need to prepare for a post-non-compete world and understand exactly what the new rule prohibits, and what it still allows.

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05/01/2024

Over the past decade there has been a concerted effort to either prohibit or significantly limit non-competition agreements. Those efforts have culminated with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s April 23, 2024 approval of a Final Rule that effectively bans all non-competes, except those for “senior executives” or related to the sale of a business.

Short of judicial intervention, the rule will become effective 120 days after its publication in the Federal Register.

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👉Read our recent blog on non-competes:

https://www.ddslawyers.com/non-competes-no-more-what-dental-practice-owners-need-to-know-about-the-ftcs-recent-ruling

The attorneys at GHU Law specializing in legal services for dentists and dental practices, orthodontists, and other specialists.

04/22/2024

Congratulations to DDS Lawyers client, Dr. Manal Ibrahim, who was recently featured on local TV for bringing groundbreaking care to the Naperville community!

https://www.innovativeorthocenters.com/ #:~:text=Dr.,multi%2Dspecialty%20background%2C%20Dr.

04/17/2024

Concierge dentistry involves a direct financial relationship between patients and dentists in which patients typically pay an annual fee, membership fee, or retainer to a practice in exchange for enhanced, specified services, personalized care, and increased access.

Dentists interested in launching a concierge dentistry practice need to understand the unique legal issues and considerations involved in doing so. While you should consult with experienced counsel before offering concierge services, here are some of the issues raised by such arrangements:

The attorneys at GHU Law specializing in legal services for dentists and dental practices, orthodontists, and other specialists.

04/15/2024

Are you graduating from dental school this spring? Make sure your employment agreements have been reviewed by a trusted legal team. Contact us with questions as you embark on your career!

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04/12/2024

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04/08/2024

Dental Hygienists play an integral part of any dental team, and they are essential to maintaining oral health. During Oral Cancer Awareness Month we'd like to celebrate these important professionals and team members! Thank you!

04/03/2024

Concierge dentistry, sometimes called boutique or retainer dentistry or “in-office membership care” practices, involves a direct financial relationship between patients and dentists in which patients typically pay an annual fee, membership fee, or retainer to a practice in exchange for enhanced, specified services, personalized care, and increased access.

While concierge dentistry is generally allowable, many of the same laws that apply to traditional fee-for-service care financed through health insurance are equally applicable to concierge practices, including anti-kickback and Stark Law (for any Medicare/Medicaid billing), HIPAA, and prohibitions on the corporate practice of dentistry.

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The attorneys at GHU Law specializing in legal services for dentists and dental practices, orthodontists, and other specialists.