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The 2024 presidential election could have major implications on the future of dental care and oral health in the U.S., even though neither candidate has talked much about the topic on the campaign trail. 

Benevis is helping to prepare dentists for successful careers working in underserved communities through its mentorship program.

Providing a positive customer experience has become crucial for a successful orthodontic practice, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.

Consolidation in dentistry, attracting private equity funding and cybersecurity issues are among the top challenges that DSOs are facing going into the fourth quarter of 2024. 

The Aspen Group is celebrating its first completed year of TAG University, its educational arm aimed at providing clinical, business and leadership training to providers.

Obtaining private equity recapitalization has become an increasingly challenging feat for many DSOs, according to Freedom Dental Partners Founder and CEO Avi Weisfogel.

Freedom Dental Partners has positioned itself as a stand-out competitor in the DSO field by providing unique options for dentists looking to join an organization.

Brian Lawson recently joined Max Surgical Specialty Management as its new vice president of business development to help support the organization with its continued growth, placing a special emphasis on supporting oral surgeons.

While there are a few signs pointing to more positive economic conditions to support DSO growth, interest rates are keeping one executive from getting too excited. 

DSOs that put too much emphasis on expanding their network without providing enough support to their existing practices could be putting themselves at risk of slowing their growth, according to one executive.