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9 dentists share how burnout is affecting dental practices
Challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to increased levels of burnout in the dental industry.
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Dentistry reaching its 'tipping point': Dr. Kai Weng
Challenges between dental practices and insurers is leading to increased burnout in the industry, according to Kai Weng, DDS.
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'This is a sad system': How loss of clinical autonomy can lead to dentist burnout
A loss of autonomy combined with financial and professional burdens could lead to burnout among dental professionals, according to David Blanchard, DDS.
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'Burnout is like a cancer': How industry challenges are weighing on dentists
Dental professionals can face a number of challenges that can lead to burnout during their careers.
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The two biggest misconceptions in endodontics: Dr. Alexa Martin
New technology is changing the way endodontists serve patients, according to Alexa Martin, DMD.
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How AI will become the next standard of care in dentistry
The use of artificial intelligence in dentistry is growing as practices realize the full potential of this technology, and it is expected to continue to grow, according to two execs.
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Why 1 dentist dropped Delta Dental
A California dental practice recently left Delta Dental's provider network to avoid losing money on services.
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The 1 thing that 21 dental leaders would change about the industry
Company expansion, employee retention and preparing for 2024 are three things leaders are looking to complete this year.
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The benefits of being a fee-for-service dentist
Being out-of-network has allowed one dental practice to service patients without dealing with the stress that comes with working with insurers.
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What could hold DSOs back in Q4
DSOs will need to concentrate on recruitment and retention of staff in order to finish the year strong, according to one exec.
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Low payer reimbursements hurting dental offices, 3 dentists say
Low reimbursements from insurance companies are hurting dental practices financially, making it difficult for offices to pay their expenses and for patients to access care.
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How stagnant reimbursements are hurting 1 dental office's bottom line
Low payer reimbursements have made it hard for dental practices in the U.S. to remain financially stable, with many viewing reimbursements as a major roadblock in the industry.
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Where oral surgery investment is headed next
Investment in the oral surgery field is expected to pick up through the end of 2023 and in 2024 after a decline earlier this year, according to one exec.
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How 1 dentist turned his skills into a long-lasting career
Despite considering other career avenues while growing up, Michael Davis, DDS, has been able to fulfill his interests and use his skills during his time as a dentist.
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What 1 dentist wants to see more of in the industry
More dental school graduates working in underserved areas can be beneficial for both dentists and patients, one dentist says.
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2 trends dentists want to end
Two dentists want to see the end of heavy student debt loads and dental insurance benefits.
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'I’d like to see this industry die as quickly as possible': Why 1 dentist is done with insurance
Dental insurance has made it difficult for patients to receive care and for dental practices to be reimbursed, one dentist says.
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How DSOs are dealing with staffing shortages
As labor shortages create challenges in the dental industry, DSOs have had to get creative on how to recruit and retain staff.
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How becoming an educator enriched 1 dentist's career
Eric Wachs, DMD, has experienced several benefits after becoming an educator in the dental field.
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Businessman, insurance agent or pediatrician: What 5 dentists might have been
While some dentists knew from a young age they wanted to join the dental field, others considered alternative industries before landing on dentistry.
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