Dentistry doesn’t have an access problem or a workforce problem, according to a group dental leaders — it has a design problem. State practice acts, licensing requirements and credentialing rules were built for a version of dentistry that no longer…
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Landing the first job out of dental school can shape a new dentist’s entire career trajectory — for better or worse. The right role could lead to mentorship, confidence and a pathway to further career growth, while the wrong role…
As DSOs sharpen their focus on which specialties are worth building around, one keeps rising to the top of the list: pediatric dentistry. Barry Lyon, DDS, recently joined the “Becker’s Dental + DSO Review Podcast” to discuss why pediatric practices…
Growth for many dental organizations is often measured by new practices added. But for U.S. Oral Surgery Management, 2026 has been less about the size of the network and more about what happens after a practice joins it. Alisa Ulrey,…
At their core, the U.S. and Canadian dental markets share many more similarities than differences, according to this CEO. The actual practice of dentistry doesn’t switch too much across the borders and that in both countries dentistry is a people…
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Expanding scope-of-practice for dental hygienists, assistants and therapists, updating the dental insurance and reimbursement space and strengthening the dental workforce pipeline are just a few of the policy changes that dentists and dental service organization executives want to see implemented. …
An increasing number of DSOs are leaning toward joint venture partnerships with dentists to support network growth, according to one executive. Ashish Bagai, co-CEO and head of business development at Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners, recently spoke with Becker’s about…
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners is one of the fastest-growing DSOs in the U.S. despite not having the largest network, an intentional strategy the company has stuck to for success. The organization was recently ranked among the…
Various approaches to dental practice acquisitions have created a dividing line between DSOs that are able to weather economic turbulence and those that struggle to stay afloat. Ashish Bagai, co-CEO and head of business development at Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic…
Jennifer Ellis spent years managing the finances behind 800-plus bakery locations. Now she’s bringing that multi-unit playbook to a very different industry — one where staffing shortages and complex regulations make growth a far trickier recipe. Ms. Ellis joined Irving,…