Having a strong mission statement and vision alignment are two important factors to creating a strong culture at dental practices and dental organizations. Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management promotes diversity among its leadership group, creating a feeling that everyone…
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Federal budget cuts, increasing burnout among dentists and the potential impact of tariffs are three of the challenges that dentists, DSO executives and dental practices have unexpectedly come up against so far in 2025. These seven dental leaders recently connected…
Increasing reimbursements often sit atop the wishlist for dentists and dental providers when it comes to dental insurance changes. But there are other improvements that could be made, such as digital and automated claims, fixing unreasonable claim denials and mandating…
Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers has set a goal for itself of transforming 1 million lives by 2030 with its treatment. ClearChoice, which has offices in 35 states, has provided care to more than 200,000 patients since 2005.…
Potential cuts to Medicaid and bans on water fluoridation could lead to a public health crisis affecting the oral health of residents in rural communities. The dental industry is facing several threats to advancements in oral health, including opposition to…
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Dentistry is continuing to have a growing role in the healthcare space as awareness of the mouth-body connection increases. While dentistry accounts for only a small portion of healthcare spending, investing more in the dental space could lead to a…
The Touro College of Dental Medicine in Hawthorne, N.Y., is approaching dental education from a unique angle to keep up with the rapid evolution of dental technology. Touro is one of few dental schools prioritizing the continuing education of its…
Each DSO has had to develop its own strategies for recruitment and retention, from launching new training and CE programs to creating mentorship opportunities to foster strong organizational culture. The staffing aspect of dentistry has changed dramatically over the past…
Providing license portability for dentists and dental hygienists while still maintaining industry standards is a main goal and benefit of interstate dental compacts. In February, seven states introduced legislation to join the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact created…
Any cuts to the Medicaid program could lead to drastic consequences for dental practices and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, a chief dental officer for the division of orthodontics and pediatric dentistry for Dental Care Alliance, spoke…