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Reimbursement issues and processes could be keeping some dentists from joining the programs as providers, according to Hollie Stevenson, the vice president of affiliate and government relations at Dental Lifeline Network. 

Younger dentists' evolving career philosophies are changing how transactions are done in the DSO field, according to NextLevel Doctors Group Founder Gary Kadi.

DSOs should practice more caution when acquiring dental practices as the field continues to face high interest rates and other economic challenges, according to NextLevel Doctors Group Founder Gary Kadi.

NextLevel Doctors Group is setting itself apart from other DSOs by helping every dentist partner with a DSO and walking them through every step of the process. 

Rising costs and payer challenges are making it increasingly difficult for solo dental practitioners to stay afloat, according to Jeffrey Carter, MD, DMD.

Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management is prioritizing its oral surgeon partners to help drive its success. 

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health stands ready to push boundaries and set new standards for patient care this year, embracing what it calls the "golden age" of dentistry.

There is one key change dental companies can make to enhance the patient experience, according to Ryan McCostlin, founder and CEO at Tailwater Dental Partners in Nashville, Tenn.

Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of many dental executives' minds this year as more realize the potential of this growing technology. 

While some dentists believe dental consolidation will continue with a significant impact on clinical care, there are a few dentists who think deceleration is on the horizon.