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Why private dental practice isn't going anywhere
As the trend of affiliating with DSOs continues to gain traction, the fate of private practices comes into question.
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1 dental practice's approach to patient questions
Directing questions toward patients is one way a Massachusetts dental practice helps patients understand oral health issues.
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The most common misconceptions about DSOs, per 1 exec
One of the most common misconceptions about DSOs is that dentists don't have clinical autonomy, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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The impact of dental insurance on the industry: 6 dental professionals weigh in
Dental insurance and reimbursement is an ongoing issue for many dentists, and low reimbursement rates are causing some to drop out of insurance networks.
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Why 3 dentists believe debt, clinical training of graduates pose a problem for dentistry
Three dentists recently shared with Becker's what they feel is the most dangerous trend facing dentistry — the high amount of student loans and lack of clinical training for dental school graduates.
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The most common questions dentists get from patients, and 2 that aren't asked enough
Treatment costs, the best products to use and implants are among the most asked-about topics by dental patients.
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The alarming lack of dental staff and the impact it could have on dentistry
Four dental professionals recently shared with Becker's what they feel is the most dangerous trend facing dentistry — the limited number of dental staff and providers.
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A great patient experience starts with supportive mentorship
A good mentor can not only teach you new skills and guide you through difficult cases but can also set your career on the right track. I understand this on a deeply personal level; when I first started with Aspen Dental two years after graduating from dental school, I was immediately overwhelmed. The volume of patients was like nothing I'd seen before, and I wasn't sure I had what it took.
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Where dentists are losing money
Operating costs remain high, which means dentists must find ways to plug cashflow leaks in order for their practices to thrive.
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'The next two years are going to be super fun': The big-ticket item for Espire Dental's new CFO
Sarah Montgomery is focused on scaling Espire Dental during the next two years after stepping into a new role as the company's CFO.
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Why 4 dentists see the corporate DSO takeover as the most dangerous trend in dentistry
Four dentists recently shared with Becker's what they feel is the most dangerous trend facing dentistry — DSOs and private equity taking over private practices.
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The threat from within: Why cyberattacks occur in dentistry
In an increasingly digital world, it is more important than ever for dental practices to protect themselves against the threat of cyberattacks.
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How Sage Dental is using education to set itself apart from competitors
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has found continuing education opportunities to be an advantage for recruiting and retaining staff.
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5 dentists share the best, worst parts of practicing in their state
Nice weather, affordable cost of living and resources from local dental organizations are some of the answers dentists gave when asked about the best parts of practicing in their states, while payer overreach, low reimbursements and corporate dentistry were the worst parts.
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'It has everything': Q&A with Dr. Lynn Pierri on her dental ASC
Destination Dental, led by Lynn Pierri, DDS, recently received approval to build a dentistry-focused ASC in Hauppauge, N.Y., the first of its kind, after a five-year process. The facility will have a maxillofacial ASC, a multispecialty dental center, a digital design center, a teaching center with live surgeries, a medical spa and a dental laboratory.
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How private equity and consolidation is set to impact dentistry
Continued private equity and consolidation by DSOs will shape the future of the dental industry and is viewed differently by dentists, dental executives and professionals.
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7 pieces of advice for emerging dental leaders
Vilas Sastry, DMD, CEO of teledentistry.com, connected with Becker's to give his advice to the upcoming generation of dental leaders.
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The challenges future dental leaders are up against
Jeffrey Tomcsik, CEO of Grand Dental Group, connected with Becker's to discuss the challenges future dental leaders are up against.
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'We are revolutionizing denture care': How 1 business plans to grow after a $5M funding round
Innovation in the denture care market has remained stagnant in the last few decades, making room for one company to shake things up.
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Why 1 DSO exec has mixed confidence in the economic recovery of dentistry
Despite a strong demand for dental services and improving inflation, the looming possibility of a recession leads one DSO exec to have a mixed outlook on economic recovery in the dental industry.
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