Macroeconomic challenges have forced practice owners and DSO leaders to scrutinize investments and weigh cuts to prevent profit losses and other setbacks. Smile Makers Dental Center CEO Geith Kallas, DDS, and Fireside Dental Co. CFO John Bell recently spoke with…
Author: Ariana Portalatin
More challenges could be in store for private dental practices as the number of dentists considering retirement and practice sales grows, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and…
Dentists are seeing mixed results when it comes to compensation growth, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and practice management. Dentalpost surveyed nearly 3,575 dental professionals to create…
Phoenix-based Salt Dental Partners recently added practices in Oregon and New York to its network. The DSO partnered with World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in Portland, Oreg., its fourth pediatric dentistry office in the state, according to a Feb. 2…
Implant dentistry has long been a driver of meaningful innovation, and today we are at a clear inflection point. Over the past decade, the shift from analog workflows to digitally enabled, data-informed care has fundamentally changed how we approach tooth…
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Dentists and hygienists in Virginia are debating a pair of bills aimed at reducing workforce shortages, WHRO reported Feb. 2. Seven notes: 1. SB178 would allow dental assistants to earn certification as a preventive dental assistant, with authorization to perform…
Dental software company Planet DDS has launched the first voice-powered periodontal charting system within its Denticon platform. AI Voice Perio records voice commands during exams and stores the information automatically in patient records, eliminating the need for manual entries. The…
The dental industry could be faced with additional workforce challenges as more dentists reach retirement age, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including workforce, salary and practice management. Dentalpost surveyed nearly…
Dentists are largely satisfied with their work despite a growing number of challenges facing the industry, according to Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report. Dentalpost’s annual report highlights various industry trends, including with workforce, salary, and practice management. Dentalpost surveyed…
Compliance programs are critical for DSOs to avoid legal troubles and ensure they are able to provide the highest quality service to providers and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and…