The ongoing dental assistant shortage could lead to compounding challenges with accessibility and practice management if improvements aren’t made, according to Steven Spitz, DMD, president of the Massachusetts Dental Society. Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report pointed to future challenges…
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DSOs are facing several economic headwinds that could make it difficult to manage acquisitions and other investments. Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about the economic…
Integrating AI is near the point of being a non-negotiable for dental practice owners, if it isn’t already there. AI’s advancement is moving faster than the evidence base and regulatory frameworks, which is giving some dentists pause.But soon or later,…
A multi-pronged approach is needed to alleviate the growing dental assistant shortage before it gets worse, according to several dental professionals. Dentalpost’s 2026 Dental Salary Survey Report pointed to future challenges with recruiting and retaining dental assistants, showing that improvements…
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming an important part of the modern dental practice. It is not replacing clinical judgment but strengthening it, particularly for hygienists who play a central role in preventive care and patient education. In one of the…
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Pediatric dentistry is becoming a valuable investment for DSOs looking to fuel long-term, sustainable growth, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about…
Barry Lyon, DDS, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about some of the things dental recruiters should look out for when hiring dentists. Editor’s note: This Q&A is part…
Patients have greater demands from their dentist than ever, meaning practices have to spend more time building that initial rapport. Setting aside more time for each patient to ensure that they feel comfortable and answering each of their questions in…
The dental industry is expected to continue evolving amid the ongoing hygienist shortage, which could lead to fragmentation with negative effects on patient care. Monica Urda, DDS, founder and CEO of Smile Science Chicago, recently spoke with Becker’s about how…
The rapport and trust that dentists create with their patients is the key to private practice thriving amidst DSO and private equity consolidation in the industry. That relationship and closeness that cultivates in a private practice setting over decades can…