Having a fragmented patient acquisition system can cause potential leads and patients to fall through the cracks, something all dental practices want to avoid. Creating a more streamlined and concise way for patients to start that first conversation is crucial…
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Dental industry leaders are watching closely for signs of renewed federal focus on oral health as the U.S. faces several policy changes that could negatively impact patients. Melissa Burroughs, senior director of policy at the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health,…
Dental practice owners and executives have spoken with Becker’s recently about a range of topics, including artificial intelligence, policy changes, DSO investments and staff burnout. Here is what nine dental leaders told us in June: The legislative changes that could…
Dentists are advocating for legislation that could alleviate some of the biggest challenges facing the industry, including insurance reform, technology regulations and licensure compacts. Nine dentists recently spoke with Becker’s to share the policy updates they’d like to see to…
Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS plans to use its investment to continue scaling its operations within the oral surgery field, according to Founder and CEO Daniel Hosler. In June, Allied OMS landed a minority investment led by 65 Equity Partners to…
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Expanding marketing beyond an organization may be the key to solving the dental industry’s workforce challenges. Bob Rubino, CEO of Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss his DSO’s strategies for expanding in the Northeast and…
Sharon, Mass.-based Qualitas Dental Partners is tackling accessibility challenges in the Northeast head-on with the help of a renowned oral surgeon and a new oral surgery center. The DSO recently opened Bayside Oral & Facial Surgery in Seekonk, Mass., with…
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” plan could lead to certain advantages and disadvantages for DSOs, according to one executive. Barry Lyon, DDS, is the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the…
Graduates from dental schools leaving with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, along with the lack of clinical experience students are gaining while in schools, are two troubling trends for dentists. These seven dentists recently connected with Becker’s to…
Administrative burdens, patient care and other challenges can often lead to burnout among dental providers. Colby Sowers, DMD, an endodontist with Aspen Dental, spoke with Becker’s to discuss some of the root causes of burnout in dentistry and how dentists…