GPO & Dental Resources
Running an independent dental practice is about more than caring for patients and managing costs.
It requires staying attuned to industry trends and making strategic operational and marketing decisions critical for the longterm success of your practice. To help you navigate these challenges and effectively run your practice, we are always providing new resources on a spectrum of topics. Our mission is to help you power your practice.
Running an Independent Practice
What is a GPO?
January 02, 2020
GPO stands for “group purchasing organization.” By definition, it’s a membership-based group that buys similar products. By all GPO members coming together as one, they…
Read MoreWhy Reimbursement Negotiation MUST be a Priority
January 20, 2019
The reimbursement market is constantly shifting, and a new report is indicating that decreasing reimbursement rates are on the way. Now is the time to…
Read MoreDean Smith and Dentistry
September 14, 2017
What do Dean Smith and Dentists have in common? Dr. Shah-Khan explored that topic in the September 2017 digital issue of Dental Economics… Read more.
Read MoreWhy are Private Equity and Venture Capital Groups Interested in Dental Practices?
January 03, 2017
Featured in Dental Economics, December 2016 Dentistry is a field that has experienced evolutionary, not revolutionary, growth. During a 2014 cerecdoctors.com symposium, one speaker stated…
Read MoreIncreasing Purchasing Power For Your Practice: Understanding The Dental Distribution Business
December 03, 2014
By Mustafa Shah-Khan, DDS To be a successful CFO of your practice, it’s imperative to understand how the prices you are paying for supplies are…
Read MoreSynergy CEO Published in DentistryIQ
September 11, 2014
Synergy’s co-founder and CEO Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan was recently published in DentistryIQ. His article, which is about understanding the financial side of dentistry, will also…
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Industry Insights
Practicing dentistry during an unprecedented economic period
January 06, 2023
The following is an article written by Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan, DDS published in Dental Economics in January 2023 During my 20-year career, we have seen…
Read MoreSelecting a Dental Lab: Key Factors to Consider
July 26, 2022
By: Mustafa Shah-Khan, DDS When you’re looking for a dental lab to address prosthetic needs, there are a few things that you should examine….
Read MoreAre you still the right person for your dental practice?
August 17, 2021
The following is an article written by Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan, DDS published in Dental Economics in August 2021. A FEW YEARS AGO, I wrote an…
Read MoreProduct Spotlight
Interview with Impression and Restorative Materials Partner Kettenbach
April 14, 2023
Dr. Mustafa Shah Khan and Dr. Richard Offutt started Synergy Dental Partners 13 years ago. The subject today is dental impression and restorative materials and…
Read MoreInterview with Rotary Instrument Partner Komet
February 23, 2023
Dr. Mustafa Shah Khan and Dr. Richard Offutt started Synergy Dental Partners 12 years ago. The subject today is Rotary Instruments, and their guest is…
Read MoreInterview with Lab Partner Oral Arts Dental Laboratory
November 04, 2022
Dr. Mustafa Shah Khan and Dr. Richard Offutt started Synergy Dental Partners 13 years ago. The subject today is the dental laboratory, and their guest…
Read MoreRead what our members have to say about Synergy in our Dental Product Shopper Evaluation
“These are the same brand name dental supplies at a discounted price.”
Thomas Farley,
DMD, Charlotte, NC
“I can order from one vendor with confidence that the products are at a good price point.”
Gregory Camp,
DDS, Mansfield, TX
“Synergy allowed me to leverage the power of group buying, saving money and lower overhead.”