Over the past few years, dental payers have added in new hurdles, forcing dental practices to adapt, according to one dentist. Downgrading payments for certain procedures and network leasing are two of the challenges that dentists have had to navigate. …
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From international expansion to new dental colleges to practice milestones, 2025 has been full of wins for dental industry leaders. The 35 leaders featured in this article are speaking at Becker’s 2025 Fall Future of Dentistry Roundtable, set for Sept.…
Digital X-rays, dental scanners and artificial intelligence programs are just some of the new technologies in the dental industry that are making a significant impact on dental practices. These two dentists recently connected with Becker’s to share what pieces of…
Insurance, M&A and clinical training are just a few of the areas that need to be reformed in the dental industry, according to three leaders. Four dental leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the changes they’d like to see…
The impact of tariffs on dentists’ ability to run their practices is one of the main issues making one DSO executive nervous. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor…
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Several industry challenges could force more dentists into retirement, exacerbating existing workforce shortages. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance, connected with Becker’s to discuss…
Oral and maxillofacial surgery will continue to be targeted by private equity due to its growth opportunities and history of success, one executive predicts. Jason Auerbach, DDS, the co-CEO of Hackensack, N.J.-based MAX Surgical Specialty Management, recently spoke with Becker’s…
DSOs will have to place more emphasis on doctor retention in the near future if the industry faces dropping dental school enrollment. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor…
ClearChoice Management Services has expanded its use of artificial intelligence over the years to enhance practice operations and patient care. Rahma Samow, president and CEO of ClearChoice Management Services, recently spoke with Becker’s to share the company’s approach to AI…
Oral healthcare leaders are working closely with policymakers to protect Medicaid coverage and community water fluoridation in their states after recent updates at the federal level. Matthew Steele, the director of state and local advocacy, recently joined the Becker’s Dental…