Dental Practices & DSOs
Connectivity planning for dental practices and DSOs.
Internet, VoIP, failover, and multi-location coordination for dental practices, group practices, and DSOs — sourced across a multi-supplier network by one independent procurement desk.
The Problem
Where connectivity breaks down in a dental practice.
These are common areas to review when a practice depends on connected software, imaging, and voice services.
Multi-location contracts out of sync
Different ISPs at each location, contracts written at different times, expiring on different dates — no single view of what you have, what it costs, or what is coming up for renewal.
Practice management software connectivity
Some practice management workflows depend on reliable connectivity, particularly when software or data is hosted off-site. Review which tasks can continue during an outage and which need a backup connection.
Intraoral imaging and CBCT bandwidth
Imaging file sizes and transfer needs vary by equipment and workflow. Check where files are stored and transferred before choosing bandwidth for each location.
Patient data and network design
Patient information calls for careful network and access design. Review security and privacy requirements with your IT and compliance advisors when assessing connectivity options.
What We Arrange
From a single practice to a full DSO portfolio.
Business internet at every practice location
We compare available wired and wireless options by address against the practice's software, imaging, voice, and backup needs. For groups adding locations, we can document existing circuits and renewal dates to inform a coordinated review.
VoIP and cloud phone systems
We review call volume, reception workflows, after-hours routing, and site requirements before comparing business voice options. Available features, numbering, and administration vary by provider and plan.
Multi-location SD-WAN
For groups managing several sites, SD-WAN may help route traffic and provide centralized network visibility. We compare available designs with your IT team, including provider coverage, management responsibilities, and security requirements.
Backup connectivity planning
A secondary connection may help keep selected services available during a primary outage. Automatic switching and path diversity depend on the design and available providers, so we review those details, test requirements, and application dependencies before recommending an option.
Managed IT procurement coordination
When a practice has a managed IT provider, we can coordinate supplier options and installation details with that team. We clarify who owns network configuration, endpoints, software, and support before an order is placed.
When to Call the Desk
Three moments to bring us in.
Opening a new location
Review internet, voice, and backup connectivity early in the fit-out. Installation lead times and address availability vary, so confirm dates with the selected provider before setting an opening schedule.
Renewing an existing contract
Renewal is the natural moment to benchmark the current plan against what is available — both on price and on what the practice now needs to run.
Acquiring a practice (DSO model)
An acquired practice may have different providers, contracts, and renewal dates. Documenting those details helps the group decide what to retain, review, or change as contracts allow.
How the Desk Works
One desk, every location.
Tell the desk a new practice is opening or a contract is coming up, and we can review requirements, compare available supplier options for that address, and coordinate ordering and installation with the chosen provider. We can also document lines and renewal dates across locations to support future reviews.
We review quoted pricing, fees, service terms, and implementation responsibilities with you before an order. Your current provider can remain among the options where its service meets the requirements.
For related buying questions, see our voice & UCaaS and cybersecurity pages.
FAQ
Straight answers for dental practices.
Get the right connection at every location.
Tell us about your practice — current locations and any in the pipeline — and a SwitchU advisor can review the next steps with you.