Author: Ariana Portalatin

Dentists have several ways that they prepare for days packed with full schedules, complex procedures and operational tasks. 

Cigna tapped Manish Naik to be vice president of its dental and vision businesses, effective Oct. 30.

Consolidation is expected to increase in the dental industry due to a range of factors, according to Deborah​ Brown, DMD. 

Advancements in technology and patient care will have a positive impact on the dental industry in 2024, according to Heather Foster, CEO of Dallas-based DSO Heritage Dental Group.

Next year could bring increased use of various dental technologies, continued workforce challenges and more innovation in specialty services, according to four leaders in the field.

The Aspen Group is one of the largest dental organizations in the country with a network of more than 1,000 locations and more than 2,300 dentists in 45 states.

Dental professionals can expect to see significant changes in several areas of the industry, according to one CEO. 

Here are two acquisitions that took place in the dental industry in November: 

Stories about court cases, dental insurance and dental school tuition were among the most-read articles covered by Becker's this month. 

Dental professionals can expect to see continued DSO consolidation and challenges with staffing and reimbursements next year, according to Brad Rand, DDS.