Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) have a unique opportunity to contribute to organized dentistry and shape the future of our profession. Making the right choices in selecting partners and services can significantly impact the advancement of organized dentistry. In this article, we will explore why DSOs should choose FDA Services (FDAS), the wholly owned insurance brokerage of the Florida Dental Association (FDA), as their insurance broker to support organized dentistry and the benefits it brings to the dental community.
Aligned with Organized Dentistry: FDAS understands the importance of organized dentistry and actively promotes its growth and success. By partnering with FDAS, DSOs demonstrate their commitment to the principles and values that drive our profession forward. Supporting an insurance broker aligning with organized dentistry's goals reinforces the collective efforts to advance the dental community.
Expertise in Dental Practice Insurance: With over 36 years in the dental industry, FDAS possesses specialized knowledge in dental practice insurance. They understand the unique challenges and requirements faced by DSOs, ensuring comprehensive coverage and tailored solutions that align with their specific needs. By choosing an insurance broker with expertise in dental practice insurance, DSOs can have peace of mind knowing that their practices and employees are well-protected.
Advocacy and Representation: FDAS actively advocates for the dental profession and works closely with top insurance carriers to get policies and coverage customized to dentistry. For example, their malpractice program with The Doctors Company (TDC) is based on dental malpractice claims only (not other medical professions), ensuring that the coverage provided is specific to the needs of dental professionals. Premiums today are 20% lower than 36 years ago when the brokerage was created. By partnering with FDAS, DSOs contribute to a collective effort to improve the malpractice insurance landscape for dental professionals.
Boutique Brokerage with National Presence: FDAS stands out as a boutique brokerage with a national presence in the dental malpractice insurance industry. Their dedication to serving the dental community has positioned them nationally as the top dental malpractice insurance broker with TDC. Additionally, FDAS is recognized as one of the top twenty medical malpractice brokers with TDC nationally. This national recognition and reputation demonstrate their expertise and ability to provide superior service to DSOs nationwide.
Support for FDA Members in DSOs: For DSOs with dentists who are members, partnering with FDAS is a natural choice. It supports organized dentistry and provides an avenue for FDA members working in DSOs to contribute directly to their professional organizations. By choosing FDAS, DSOs allow their dentists to actively participate in organized dentistry initiatives and support the dental community as a whole.
Conclusion: Choosing the right insurance broker is a critical decision for DSOs as it protects their practices and employees and demonstrates their commitment to supporting organized dentistry. FDAS, with its alignment with organized dentistry, expertise in dental insurance, advocacy efforts and support for FDA members in DSOs, provides an ideal choice for DSOs looking to make a positive impact on the dental community. By partnering with FDAS, DSOs can contribute to the advancement of organized dentistry, ensuring the growth and success of our profession.
If you are an FDA member working in a DSO, I encourage you to urge your HR or CFO to reach out to FDA Services for a proposal. Together, we can support organized dentistry, secure the lowest premium possible for the DSO like we do for our members, and make a difference in the lives of dentists, patients and the dental community.