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Providing a five-star experience for patients is always a goal for dental practices, but there are some improvements they could pick up from the hospitality space, according to Thomas Allen, DDS.  Dr. Allen, the dental director at Old Farm Dental…

Dental practice owners and DSO executives continue to flock toward artificial intelligence to enhance patient care and operational efficiency, making the technology one of the largest disruptors in the industry. Here is what five dental industry professionals have recently shared…

Artificial intelligence has become a helpful tool for private practices facing compounding operational challenges, such as staffing shortage and rising costs. Jeff Dorsey, a sales agent at Transworld Systems, a revenue solutions technology company, recently spoke with Becker’s about how…

Running a successful private practice now requires increased business acumen as operational complexities increase, according to one industry professional. Jacob Sattler, senior director of executive search at Medix Healthcare, recently spoke with Becker’s about the skills new practice owners must…

Artificial intelligence is changing how pediatric dentistry can best serve their patients, from diagnosis to behavior management. Barry Lyon, DDS, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about how pediatric dentistry is benefiting…

Private practice was once the gold standard for dentists, and while it is still a goal for many entering the field, compounding challenges have made it harder to attain. Nine dental industry professionals recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the…

The pathway to private practice has evolved for dentists entering the field, requiring increased strategy and planning to ensure success. Benjamin Falk, DDS, of Florence (Mass.) Dental Care, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how the prospect of private practice…

The orthodontics field is shifting amid technological advances, economic challenges and increased competition. These changes require orthodontists to place more focus on business operations and patient experience for success. Barry Lyon, DDS, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental…

Dental practice ownership and clinical care are evolving amid rising costs, student loan debt and insurance pressures.  For veteran clinicians, this means navigating a field that has become increasingly complex since graduating dental school. For prospective dental professionals, this means…

Perceptions of DSOs haven’t always kept up with how the model is practiced today. Many of the concerns I hear from colleagues are based on assumptions that don’t fully reflect what the day-to-day experience actually looks like. As dentistry continues…