Author: Ariana Portalatin

Dallas-based Smile Doctors, an orthodontics-focused DSO, is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., supporting more than 400 practices. 

There are 159,741 general dentists in the U.S., according to data from the KFF. 

Investment in the oral surgery field has increased in recent years as dental companies see the profitability of the field. 

The American Dental Association and the Forsyth Institute teamed up to launch a new research initiative. 

A New Mexico dentist recently received three years of probation for practicing dentistry without a license, KOB4 reported Oct. 25.

Denti.AI recently earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence-powered imaging technology.

Many dentists are facing elevated amounts of stress and burnout amid the challenges facing the industry, including staffing shortages, increased costs and decreases in revenue. 

There are 10,906 orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedic practitioners in the U.S., according to data from KFF. 

Dentistry can be a rewarding career for many practitioners, with opportunities to manage a business, build relationships and learn new skills. 

Being a private practice owner has allowed Rajdeep Randhawa, DDS, to keep better control of his schedule, avoid burnout and develop better relationships with his patients.