Dental practices can adapt to the evolving needs of patients by adding new technology, providing convenient office hours and prioritizing customer service, according to one DSO exec.
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San Francisco-based Cliff Ridge Specialty Partners is poised for further growth this year after making its first acquisition in Washington.
Specialty dental services, including oral surgery, pediatric dentistry and dental implants, are becoming more prevalent among DSOs as they look for growth opportunities in new areas.
The closure of Walmart's health centers could leave behind a gap in care for dental patients, according to Bryan Carey, CEO of Atlanta-based DSO Benevis.
One of several pieces of advice one DSO exec shares with newcomers in the dental industry is to always maintain trust with patients.
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Recent closures affecting retail-based healthcare companies could leave lessons behind for DSOs looking to expand their services.
Artificial intelligence is becoming more prominent in the dental space, with more dentists and DSOs adding AI to their practices.
Heartland Dental has taken a notable step toward improving patient care after implementing VideaHealth's artificial intelligence technology across its more than 1,700-practice network.
Pacific Dental Services, one of the largest DSOs in the country, recently transitioned into PDS Health, signaling a move to become a comprehensive healthcare support organization.
Creating a system with universal licensure for dentists would be a big boost for the dental industry for a multitude of reasons, according to this dentist.