Heartland Dental’s approach to diversity, staffing and team development has led it to be recognized as a leader among employers nationwide. The Effingham, Ill.-based DSO has won several awards over the years for its initiatives and staffing practices, most recently…
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Some dentists are worried about potential cuts to Medicaid and other dental programs threatening the viability of smaller dental practices and the profession itself, but others are not as concerned with some of the potential cost-saving measures. The U.S. House…
Pediatric dental practice may need to make some changes should the federal government cut Medicaid funding for states. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the chief clinical auditor for Dental Care Alliance,…
Growth throughout the dental and DSO industry has not been as fruitful in 2025 as previously anticipated, as there have been a number of challenges. Established and stable organizations have found opportunities for growth this year, but others have had…
Dental organizations and DSOs should always be looking to boost efficiency and enhance their processes, and having a strong plan is an important launching point. Being able to take in feedback from individuals throughout the organization and being able to…
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There is a disconnect between the large DSOs and smaller dental practices, leading to dentistry being fragmented, according to one CEO. The difference in mentalities from the two distinct groups also makes it difficult for the dental industry to work…
Adding and expanding specialty dental services is an up-and-coming opportunity for growth for DSOs, especially in the areas of dental implants and prosthodontics. Mithila Sharma, DDS, was recently appointed as director of clinical and prosthodontic support at Aspen Dental, one…
The explosion of technology, including artificial intelligence, is the biggest potential change in the dental industry 10 years from now. Aside from AI, the continuation of DSO consolidation and private equity influence, moving more toward interconnected healthcare and more personalized…
Although the future of clinical dentistry is bright overall, dentists can expect a few new obstacles this year that could create more challenges for dentists and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, the dental director for Main Street…
Large group practices and corporations dominating the dental industry may be an irreversible trend at this point, according to one dentist and CEO. The environment is currently much more difficult for solo dentists and practices compared to dental service organizations,…