Continued margin compression, outside people trying to get in between dental teams, and insurance companies denying care and delaying payments are a few of the burdens facing dental leaders. Prioritizing alignment, culture and honesty with staff and patients is key…
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Private equity’s growing presence in healthcare and dentistry is fueling concerns among providers and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about…
There are a few things practice owners and executives should look out for to determine whether new technology is worth investing in. Bryan Shanahan, DDS, of Peak Family Dental Care in Arizona, and Jaime Burks, the senior director of operations…
There’s a shift most dental leaders are feeling right now but not always naming: decisions that used to be fast are now slower, heavier and more deliberate. Patients are asking more questions. They want to understand sequencing, cost exposure and alternatives. Even routine…
The quick evolution of technology will lead to continued innovations in patient care, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about his predictions…
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While there are several solutions dental practices can focus on to remain financially stable during times of economic crisis, there is one in particular that stands out among the others. Smile Makers Dental Center CEO Geith Kallas, DDS, and Fireside…
A group of industry leaders have come together in response to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence technology in dentistry. Dental AI company VideaHealth established the AI Leadership Council earlier this year to help ensure the responsible adoption of AI…
The importance of medical and dental integration is widely known and accepted throughout the industry, yet advancing that integration hasn’t been as quick as some would like. One of the biggest challenges in the way is the financial side of…
Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health plans on continuing its focus on de novo offices and integrated care amid a shifting market. The integrated healthcare organization opened 77 practices across multiple states last year, pushing its network to more than 1,100 dental…
Dental legislation and policy significantly lags behind how dentistry is actually practiced today, creating friction for providers and often failing to address significant health needs when they arise. Insurance reimbursements and annual maximums have not seen any meaningful increase in…