Data connection
Connect the acquired practice's systems into the same governed performance model as the rest of the group.
Acquisition integration
Integrate New Dental Acquisitions in Weeks, Not Months
Connecting an acquired practice is only the beginning. ARQ Dental helps DSO leadership bring new locations into a consistent performance framework by connecting data, standardizing KPIs and giving teams visibility into how the acquired practice is performing.
ARQ Dental is a prescriptive intelligence and enterprise performance platform built specifically for multi location dental service organizations. It unifies PMS, finance, payroll and HR data to provide standardized KPIs, performance visibility, root cause analysis and prioritized actions that help leadership improve EBITDA.
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Acquiring a practice is easier than integrating it
The transaction completes, and then the practical work starts. The practice runs its own systems, uses its own definitions and reports in its own format. Until it is connected to group reporting, leadership is managing it on trust and one off spreadsheets. Integration timelines vary considerably and depend on the source systems in place, the data access available and the complexity of the implementation, so we do not promise a fixed number of weeks for every acquisition.
- The acquired practice reports in a format nobody else uses
- Local metric definitions do not match group definitions
- Early performance is assessed from limited information
- Group reporting cannot show the new location on a comparable basis
Why disconnected systems slow acquisition integration
Most of the delay in integration is data work: obtaining access, understanding a different configuration, mapping local measures to group definitions and validating the result. ARQ Dental treats this as a repeatable process rather than a project rebuilt for each deal, which is what shortens the path to comparable reporting.
- A repeatable connection and mapping process per location
- Group KPI definitions applied to the new practice
- Validation against source data before reporting is trusted
- Location level visibility from the point data is connected
Key capabilities
KPI mapping
Map locally defined measures onto standardized group definitions so the location is comparable.
Performance baselines
Establish a starting position for the acquired practice so subsequent change can be assessed against it.
Location comparisons
Review the new practice alongside comparable locations using the same measures.
Leadership scorecards
Give executive and regional leaders visibility of the acquired location from the outset.
Integration visibility
Track which data sources are connected and where the location sits in the integration process.
How it works
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Connect the new location
Obtain access and connect the practice's PMS, finance, payroll and HR sources into the governed model.
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Map local metrics
Translate the practice's local measures into standard group KPI definitions and validate against source data.
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Set a baseline
Establish the location's starting performance position so later movement can be interpreted properly.
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Review against the group
Compare the practice with similar locations and identify the early operational priorities.
Connect the new location to group reporting
The practice's systems are connected into the same governed model used by every other location, which relies on the connected data foundation described on unify PMS, finance and payroll data.
Map local metrics to standard DSO definitions
Local definitions are translated into the group definition set so the location is comparable rather than merely visible. The governance behind that definition set is covered on standardize KPIs and operations.
Establish a performance baseline
A baseline captures where the practice stands at the point of connection, so later movement can be attributed to the changes made rather than to differences in measurement.
Compare the acquired location with the wider group
Once mapped, the practice can be compared with similar locations across the network, and its financial position reviewed alongside the group as described on real time EBITDA visibility.
Identify early operational priorities
Comparison against the group usually surfaces a small number of early priorities. These are presented as prioritized items with supporting evidence rather than as a broad improvement list.
Create visibility for leadership from the start
Executive and regional leaders see the acquired practice in the same scorecards as every other location, so oversight does not depend on locally produced reporting during the integration period.
Business outcomes
A repeatable integration process changes how quickly leadership can manage a new location with confidence.
- Comparable reporting on the acquired practice sooner
- A documented baseline for measuring post acquisition change
- Early operational priorities identified from evidence
- A repeatable process that improves with each deal
Integration timelines vary by organization. The time required depends on the source systems in place, the data access granted and the complexity of the implementation.
Frequently asked questions
How can a DSO integrate acquired practices faster?
By treating integration as a repeatable data process: connect the practice's systems, map local measures to group definitions, validate against source data and publish the location into group scorecards. Actual timelines depend on system access and implementation complexity.
Can ARQ Dental support different PMS systems?
Yes. ARQ Dental is built for mixed estates and maps each connected practice management system into the same standardized measures. The specific platforms in scope for a group are confirmed during scoping.
How are acquired locations compared with the group?
Once local measures are mapped into the group definition set, the acquired practice appears in the same scorecards and comparisons as every other location.
Can ARQ Dental create a baseline after acquisition?
Yes. A performance baseline can be established at the point of connection so subsequent change can be assessed against a defined starting position.
What affects the implementation timeline?
The main factors are which source systems the practice runs, how quickly data access is granted, the quality and consistency of the existing data and how much mapping is needed between local and group definitions.
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