The Future of Dental: Growth Trends Reshaping DSOs in 2026 | Kisaco Research

This keynote will explore the next wave of value creation and risk in dental, through the lens of capital allocators and strategic operators. From emerging reimbursement models to AI adoption, multi-specialty expansion, and patient lifetime value optimization, learn where growth is accelerating, and where it may be overvalued. 

Speaker(s): 

Author:

Patrik Eriksson

President
Patterson Dental

Patrik Eriksson brings over 25 years of experience in the dental and medical technology sectors with a proven track record of developing customer-centric solutions and building result-oriented cultures.

Most recently, Patrick was CEO at Vimian Group, where he led the company in building a world-class animal health organization, focused on strategic growth through acquisitions and operational improvements. Prior to Vimian, Patrik held key leadership positions at Danaher & Envista Holdings, Nobel Biocare, KavoKerr, Ormco and Carestream Dental, where he successfully turned around underperforming divisions, developed successful software solutions and drove substantial revenue growth.

Originally from Sweden, Patrik earned a master’s degree in business and administration from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Patrik Eriksson

President
Patterson Dental

Patrik Eriksson brings over 25 years of experience in the dental and medical technology sectors with a proven track record of developing customer-centric solutions and building result-oriented cultures.

Most recently, Patrick was CEO at Vimian Group, where he led the company in building a world-class animal health organization, focused on strategic growth through acquisitions and operational improvements. Prior to Vimian, Patrik held key leadership positions at Danaher & Envista Holdings, Nobel Biocare, KavoKerr, Ormco and Carestream Dental, where he successfully turned around underperforming divisions, developed successful software solutions and drove substantial revenue growth.

Originally from Sweden, Patrik earned a master’s degree in business and administration from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Time: 
9:00 - 9:30 am
Session Type: 
Keynote
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