Dentists could be facing a tough year in 2026 as the needs and expectations of running a dental practice become more challenging. Scott Kalniz, DDS, chief dental officer and vice president of network development at Beam Benefits, recently spoke with…
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Calculated expansion, the integration of AI and staying true to founding principles are three ways that dental and DSO leaders will continue to grow. The dental and DSO industries are continuing to expand, and taking specific, meaningful approaches to grow…
Dentists are learning to adapt to the economic challenges facing the industry due to inflation and new tariffs. Three dental leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how tariffs and inflation are affecting practices, and how dentists can remain financially…
An Illinois periodontics practice is adapting to rising operational costs as the industry is affected by federal tariffs and inflation. Hunter Ratliff, the director of practice operations at Pure Perio in Glenview, Ill., recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how…
This month, dental industry leaders spoke with Becker’s about new initiatives, workplace culture, dental practice success and more. Here is what five dental leaders told Becker’s in October: What will make or break the future of dental practice success Corey…
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Dental practice success could largely depend on dentists’ ability to keep up with technological advancements, patient expectations and economic shifts. Four dentists recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss what dental practices will need to succeed in the next two to…
Looming Medicaid cuts could devastate DSOs serving Medicaid recipients as economic challenges persist, 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, recently…
Culture is a crucial aspect of dental practices for a number of reasons. It defines how practices operate and how they provide care to patients, according to dentists. Having a positive culture typically includes listening to patients, strong teamwork and…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has launched a business unit to integrate primary care with dentistry. PDS Health Medical, led by President Joe Feldsien, combines medical and dental care at a single location to provide patients with whole body care, according…
Bill Murray plans to use his extensive background in finance and healthcare operations to advance Allied OMS as a leader in the field. Mr. Murray was appointed CFO of the company in September. He has more than 25 years of…