In a compressing dental practice acquisition market, the best exit strategy might be to stop planning for one, according to one dentist. With the conventional playbook not working the same way it did in the past, Sibera Brannon, DDS, owner…
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The adult orthodontic market has seen a boom in growth over the last few years, largely driven by shifts in patient needs and advancements in technology. Scott Law, DMD, co-founder of Smile Doctors, recently joined the “Becker’s Dental + DSO…
For Dallas-based Smile Doctors, growth has never just meant adding locations — it’s meant finding doctors who want to build something bigger than a single practice. That philosophy has driven a shift in how the organization structures its deals, which…
Although technology has the power to enhance patient care, one executive warns that these innovations should not come at the cost of human connection. Benjamin Golik, DDS, the co-founder of URBN Dental in Houston, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss…
Staffing challenges, DIY dentistry and lax insurance policies are among what dental leaders share are the most dangerous trends in the field today. Six dental leaders recently spoke with Becker’s to share what they feel are the most dangerous trends…
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Many new dentists often have a misunderstanding of what practicing dentistry can bring them, according to James Jones, the CEO of Cal Dental USA in Los Angeles. Mr. Jones recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the uncomfortable truth he often…
The hassles of dental insurance are largely fueling dental practice’s ability to increase their revenue, according to Thomas von Sydow, the CEO of Cornerstone Dental Specialties in Irvine, Calif. Mr. von Sydow recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss why dentists…
Dental schools have taught students that oral health and overall health are inseparable — that a cleaning appointment is also an opportunity to catch a warning sign about a patient’s heart, blood sugar or bone density. But belief in that…
Economic challenges, evolving dentist expectations and technology advancements have led to shifts in how DSOs approach growth and financial stability. Here is what six DSO executives have recently shared about their predictions for which factors will lead to DSO success…
This month, dental professionals spoke with Becker’s about growth strategies, macroeconomic challenges, legislative changes and more. Here is what five dental professionals told us in August: US Oral Surgery Management exec on M&A: ‘We’ve had to be even more disciplined’…