Medical-dental integration has long been discussed as an answer to improving overall health, but few organizations have made meaningful progress in building it out at scale. Momentum behind the importance of oral health has been building in the past few…
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The succession plan that has been commonplace in oral surgery for the past number of decades is changing and evolving, according to this DSO executive. Younger surgeons and dentists are becoming less interested in owning their own practice, which is…
This month, dental professionals spoke with Becker’s about private practice challenges, insurance and DSO growth strategies. Here is what five dental professionals told us in May: What’s fueling optimism for dentistry’s future Sherry Hassler. COO and EOS Integrator of Today’s…
DSOs and dental practices becoming proactive instead of reactive, the advancement of 3D printing, and AI that creates a better patient experience are three reasons for optimism for dentistry’s future. Dentists and DSO leaders are looking forward to the continued…
Many dental professionals believe insurance should evolve to prioritize preventive healthcare, integration and transparency to support patients’ overall health and simplify the claims process. Becker’s spoke with four dental leaders about the changes they would make to improve the current…
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The role of CFO has evolved in the dental industry to involve more complex duties that require strong engagement with other key leaders. Travis Franklin, the executive vice president and CFO at Heartland Dental in Effingham, Ill., recently shared with…
New federal immigration policy could negatively affect the dental workforce, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced May 22 that visa holders seeking permanent residency are required to return to their home countries to apply for…
There is no one-size-fits-all structure that will breed success for every DSO, but there are common themes woven throughout thriving groups. Finding effective ways to integrate cost-saving technologies and create some level of standardization organization-wide is a non-negotiable in 2026,…
DSO activity continues to make a comeback this year with the support of private equity investors and rising patient demand. Barry Lyon, DDS, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about current trends…
As medical-dental integration moves from concept to operational reality, Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health is reimagining primary care around prevention and whole-person health. In April, PDS Health Medical, the organization’s medical arm, appointed Brett Bingham as president to lead operational growth…