How solo docs beat DSOs at aligner growth


It’s easy to look at DSOs and think:

“They’ve got the team, the tech, the budget… I can’t compete with that.”

But here’s what most don’t see:

Solo docs have something DSOs don’t — time, trust, and the ability to implement fast.

One of the docs I worked with started with 1 aligner case/month.

Six months later, she was doing 6+ — no big team, no agency, no sales script.

Just a simple workflow and a consistent message.

Here’s how solo offices win at aligners:

  • Scan every hygiene patient and flag crowding
  • Use a simple handoff: “Dr. Patel will talk with you about what’s going on here”
  • Offer consults on Aligner Day — one dedicated day/month where you batch them
  • Focus on outcomes, not selling — patients feel the difference

You don’t need to compete with corporate.

You just need a better system that works for your practice.

👉 If you want to see how to plan and schedule an Aligner day and generate $100k in 1 day, I made a training on it for you here: Watch it here 🎥


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