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As President Donald Trump gets settled into his second term, many industry leaders are wondering which policy changes could affect oral healthcare in the U.S.

As the dental industry undergoes rapid transformation each year, there are some trends dentists say could harm patient care and business operations.  

The national debate surrounding fluoride represents an "irresponsible" politicization of healthcare, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.

Some dentists believe that the interstate dental compact will decrease costs going forward, but not everyone is in agreement.

After seeing depressed levels of growth in dentistry throughout 2024, U.S. Oral Surgery Management is gearing up for increased industry activity and expansion in 2025. 

After a strategic reset in recent years to build deeper partner value, DSO leaders are now eyeing 2025 as the year to ramp up expansion efforts, potentially charting a new trajectory for consolidation for the future.

Digital dentistry tools such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence are improving patient care and changing how patients interact with their dentists, according to Rinil Patel, DDS.

Expanding dental education programs, specifically in the dental hygiene and dental assisting areas, are crucial to resolving workforce shortages. 

Attracting and retaining staff, maintaining profitability and organic growth are three of the biggest hurdles in the way of DSOs this year.

DSOs are facing a pivotal year in which strategic moves could make or break their appeal to private equity investors, industry leaders warn.