This episode features Dr. Jason Korkus, President at Sonrisa Family Dental & myHealth Dentistry. Here, he discusses his journey opening a dental practice, his excitement surrounding having good coordination of care with medical groups, what he has planned for the future of his practice, and more.
Summary
Dr. Jason Korkus on the Future of Dental Practices and Coordinated Care
About Dr. Jason Korkus
Dr. Jason Korkus is the President at Sonrisa Family Dental & myHealth Dentistry. He graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School in 1999, and since then, he has been practicing in Chicago. Starting out in Little Village, a Hispanic area of Chicago, he expanded his practice to include more locations within medical centers.
The Future of Dental Practices
Dr. Korkus's goal is to create a one-stop for medical and dental care, allowing patients to get full coordination of care. He believes that incorporating medical and dental practices can improve the healthcare experience for patients. In terms of trends, he is focused on the coordination of care between medical and dental practices as well as increasing education around dental care and oral healthcare.
Plans for the Future
Dr. Korkus is a dentist who has started several practices and has plans to purchase more in the future. He is also looking into offering administrative services to other dentists and dental offices, such as back office support. He is excited about the prospects of good coordination of care with medical groups and hopes to continue improving patient experiences.
Challenges in Dental Practices
Dr. Korkus is also concerned about increasing staffing costs and supply costs. He believes that it is important to manage these costs while maintaining a high standard of care for patients.
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This episode aired on 10/29/2022 and can be listened here.
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