This month, dental executives spoke with Becker’s about workforce shortages, strategic growth initiatives and upcoming challenges for the industry. Here is what four dental leaders told us in November: What will finally solve the hygienist shortage? 5 leaders weigh in…
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As the U.S. continues to deal with ongoing workforce shortages, practice owners and executives are looking for ways to attract and retain more hygienists. Five leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how hygienist shortages are affecting their businesses and…
Many dentists are unaware of the negative impact a dental board order can have on their practice, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon is the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor…
Los Angeles-based Cal Dental USA is gearing up for its next phase of growth as it finishes up a year filled with extensive innovation and strategic moves. The DSO has added seven practices to its network so far this year,…
Nashville, Tenn.-based Tend is setting itself up for success in the coming years by investing in new technology and creating a competitive compensation model for its dentists. Tend’s new compensation model allows dentists to earn up to 40% commission and…
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Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about informed consent and why it is essential for patient care. Editor’s note: This…
Closing out acquisitions, setting up for 2026 success and improving onboarding processes are three things that dentists and dental executives are still looking to complete by the end of 2025. These six dental leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share…
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…
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…