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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2025)
DOI: 10.59987/ads/2025.2.109-115
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2025-07-08

Strategic Dental Practice Management: A Comprehensive SWOT Analysis (Part II: External Factors)

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Alessandro Quaranta, Nishit Bhargava, Dr Lizzy Hui

Keywords: Dental practice management, External factors, Strategic planning, Technological innovation, Competitive threats

Abstract

The dental industry is undergoing significant transformation due to technological advancements, evolving patient expectations, and global economic shifts. Dental practitioners must now extend their expertise beyond clinical care to encompass strategic business management and an understanding of external market forces. This paper examines key external factors impacting dental practice management, identifying emerging opportunities—such as technological innovations, increased demand for specialized services, and demographic shifts—and threats, including heightened competition, the rise of substitute products, economic volatility, and regulatory complexities. By strategically capitalizing on opportunities and addressing threats, dental practices can enhance resilience and achieve long-term success. This paper offers a comprehensive framework, supported by actionable strategies and illustrative tables, to guide dental practitioners in adapting and thriving in an increasingly competitive and dynamic industry.

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Alessandro Quaranta - Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry. The University of Sydney. Scientific and Education Manager, Director, Australasian Institute of Postgraduate Dentistry, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Director, Australasian Institute of Postgraduate Dentistry, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Nishit Bhargava - Principal Periodontist. Alliance Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, West Perth, WA, Australia

Dr Lizzy Hui - Director, Australasian Institute of Postgraduate Dentistry, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Director, Smile Specialists Suite, Kiama Dental Specialists, NSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia;

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Copyright (c) 2025 Alessandro Quaranta, Nishit Bhargava , Dr Lizzy Hui

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Quaranta, A., Bhargava, N., & Hui, W. L. (2025). Strategic Dental Practice Management: A Comprehensive SWOT Analysis (Part II: External Factors). Annali Di Stomatologia, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.59987/ads/2025.2.109-115