Oral and maxillofacial surgery will continue to be targeted by private equity due to its growth opportunities and history of success, one executive predicts. Jason Auerbach, DDS, the co-CEO of Hackensack, N.J.-based MAX Surgical Specialty Management, recently spoke with Becker’s…
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DSOs will have to place more emphasis on doctor retention in the near future if the industry faces dropping dental school enrollment. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor…
ClearChoice Management Services has expanded its use of artificial intelligence over the years to enhance practice operations and patient care. Rahma Samow, president and CEO of ClearChoice Management Services, recently spoke with Becker’s to share the company’s approach to AI…
Oral healthcare leaders are working closely with policymakers to protect Medicaid coverage and community water fluoridation in their states after recent updates at the federal level. Matthew Steele, the director of state and local advocacy, recently joined the Becker’s Dental…
Incoming federal loan caps could worsen workforce shortages if fewer students pursue dental education, one DSO executive predicts. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance,…
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Continuing to integrate new technologies, personalizing each patients’ experience and adding more specialty services are some of the top ways that DSOs and dental practices are looking to grow within the next year. The 20 leaders featured in this article…
Dentistry is in need of major reforms in order to protect the sustainability of practices, according to one dentist. Krista Kappus, DDS, of Fitch Mountain Dental in Healdsburg, Calif., recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the changes that would benefit…
Tariffs could cause additional financial challenges as operating costs rise and fewer patients visit practices. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance, connected with Becker’s…
Revenue cycle enhancements, 3D imaging on CBCTs and AI note dictation are three functions that two CEOs are looking for in the future of dental AI. Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group recently implemented Overjet’s IRIS Smart Imaging software in all…
A Florida dentist is taking advantage of nearby theme parks to recruit staff and learn more about customer service and engagement. Nick White, DMD, serves patients at Lake Mary Pediatric Dentistry in Florida. He recently joined the Becker’s Dental +…