DEO (Dental Entrepreneur Organization)

I had a really positive experience onboarding as a new hire here at The DEO. I was trained at my own pace and I felt instantaneously welcomed by the team.

They offer no benefits, micromanage you down to the wording of your emails, and it’s all about the show.

DSO building and dental group leadership materials are well-produced and the speakers are knowledgeable

was running on instinct. They had unclear KPIs, were lagging in collections, and had no leadership structure.

"I was apprehensive at first, but joining DEO was one of the best decisions we've made."

"Seven years later, they've scaled to 18 locations with clarity, systems, and alignment. DEO gave them..."

with 2 locations, I thought DEO would be a good fit for my growth plans but felt completely out of my league

Most members have 5-20+ locations, and the discussions...

some sessions felt like [incomplete statement]

What began as small ideas from masterminds and conversations with other members turned into real changes inside her business.

Aggregated rating for DEO as an employer stands at 3.9 out of 5 stars based on twenty reviews on Indeed as of November 2024. Work-life balance: 3.8/5. Pay and benefits: 3.6/5. Job security and advancement: 3.6/5. Management quality: 3.8/5. Organizational culture: 3.7/5.

Joined DEO while overwhelmed by unclear financials managing two locations. Within one year, reorganized P&L, expanded to three locations, brought on four associate doctors, and grew revenue from $1.8 million to over $3 million. Stated: 'Stress is down. Confidence is up. And we're still growing.'

Grew flagship practice from $4.8 million to $5.5 million in annual revenue during twelve months while reducing clinical days. Successfully scaled de novo practice to over $2 million in production and leads five productive associate dentists. Stated: 'We cut clinical time...and still grew. I sleep better, stress less, and lead with focus.'

"Got a few good nuggets I implemented right away. However, some sessions felt like [incomplete statement]"

"just three months into The DEO, online lead-to-schedule rates jumped from 10% to 18%"

I've never seen anything like this. Other organizations don't compare to what DEO has done for us

cut cost per patient acquisition from $200 to $60 and eliminated the need for a CFO

When you're scaling past 3-4 locations, the challenges are completely different from running a single practice, and DEO...

Daily meetings and just all around wonderful

Joining the DEO changed my life completely. We are together much stronger.

"being the super producer was actually slowing her company down"

adopting "radical candor" as "their secret weapon for tough conversations"

"the raw truth about what nearly broke his growing dental group"

"You don't know what you don't know—until you're in the room with people who've done it."

"A clear plan—and support—frees your time, your mind, and your business."

"You can either struggle with a problem for a year… or solve it tomorrow with the help of someone who's already been there."

"Without the tools DEO gave us, we wouldn't have survived."

"with more laughter and less worry"

"Now I have clarity, time, and the freedom to focus on the dentistry I enjoy"

With 2 locations, I thought DEO would be a good fit for my growth plans. While the content is excellent, I felt completely out of my league. Most members have 5-20+ locations, and the discussions often assumed a level of infrastructure (HR departments, regional managers) that I simply didn't have.

The smaller breakout groups were more helpful, but even there, I was the smallest operator. It's not that anyone was unwelcoming — they were all great — but the advice just didn't scale down to my level.

I'd recommend waiting until you have 4-5+ locations before joining. The $12K/year would have been better spent on a 1-on-1 consultant at my stage.

DEO has been the single most valuable investment in my dental group's growth. When you're scaling past 3-4 locations, the challenges are completely different from running a single practice, and DEO understands this better than anyone.

The summit events are incredible — you're in a room with people who are 2-5 years ahead of you, and the connections alone are worth the membership fee. I've found my COO, two associate dentists, and a billing company through DEO connections.

The coaching tracks are well-designed for different stages of growth. They don't try to be everything to everyone — they're laser-focused on multi-location dental.

Cost is high ($15K/year for my tier) but trivial relative to the scale of business we're discussing.

Diverse culture with customer priority. The DEO is focused on multiplying dentistry right so it's not for people that just have a single practice it's for entrepreneurs. Salary is not comfortable for excellent life.

Expensive for what smaller groups get

DEO covers DSO building and dental group leadership topics well at a high level. Got a few good nuggets I implemented right away. However, some sessions felt like...

We thought resistance meant stop. Now we know exactly what to fix—and how to push through.

Salary is not comfortable for excellent life

Dr. Vajahat Yar Khan, DEO Elite Member and CEO of DentTracks & USA Dental Solutions, scaled from 3 to 11 practices by solving one of the biggest headaches in dentistry: revenue cycle management.

DEO (Dental Entrepreneur Organization) covers DSO building and dental group leadership topics well at a high level. Got a few good nuggets I implemented right away. However, some sessions felt like they were padding the content. The networking with other dentists was probably the most valuable part for me.

My experience with DEO (Dental Entrepreneur Organization) was mixed. The DSO building and dental group leadership materials are well-produced and the speakers are knowledgeable. But I felt like the program was designed for a different stage of practice than mine. Some content was too basic, other parts assumed knowledge I did not have yet.

DEO (Dental Entrepreneur Organization) provides a solid foundation in DSO building and dental group leadership principles. I appreciated the structured curriculum and the peer learning opportunities. My main criticism is that the follow-up support after the program ends is lacking. Would benefit from more ongoing mentorship options.