As more older dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants consider retiring, the industry will have to get creative to fill those gaps. COVID-19 created an initial hit on dental workforce numbers, which dentistry has not yet fully recovered from, according…
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Expanding hours, joining more insurance networks and offering new services are a few steps that dentists can take to guard against a potential recession. A recent survey of more than 700 private practice dentists conducted by the American Dental Association…
This month, dental leaders spoke with Becker’s about a multitude of topics ranging from insurance, acquisition strategies, technology and more. Here is what 10 dental executives told us in April: PDS Health moves medical-dental integration forward with new venture: Q&A…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health is continuing to advance medical-dental integration within the healthcare industry through its newest business, PDS Health Technologies. The DSO launched the business earlier this month, enabling it to provide EHR capabilities to external organizations and providers…
Some of the challenges holding the dentistry industry back from advancing further include rising costs, student loan debt and insurance reimbursements, according to those in the industry. Six dentists recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how these issues are affecting…
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Several changes are needed in order for dentistry to continue moving forward, according to Geith Kallas, DDS. Dr. Kallas, the CEO of Smile Makers Dental Center in Tyson’s Corner, Va., recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the challenges facing dentists…
With artificial intelligence still getting its feet wet in the dental industry, DSOs and dental groups are looking at all the possibilities for use. From the clinical aspect to the business and operations side, each dental company uses AI differently.…
Demand for dental implants is growing despite economic challenges facing patients, according to Richard Hall, the president and CEO of U.S. Oral Surgery Management. USOSM is a management services organization supporting oral surgery practices in 29 states. Mr. Hall recently…
Increased flexibility, mobility and efficiency are three of the biggest benefits that dental professionals and organizations can expect from the Dentist and Hygienist Compact. The interstate compact allows dentists and dental hygienists to practice across member states without needing to…
Dentistry faces new threats as community water fluoridation continues to be targeted, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance, spoke with…