Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most notable innovations in technology, changing how dental leaders deliver care and run practices. Nine dental leaders recently connected with Becker’s to discuss the future of AI and how practices and DSOs…
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Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management is focusing on enhancing its core functions to support doctor growth as it prepares for an increasingly active market. USOSM COO Alisa Ulrey recently spoke with Becker’s about the MSO’s goals for 2026 and…
Personal debt and a lack of insurance are driving Generation Z patients to skip dental care, but there is one way to potentially bring them back in, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s…
Rising costs and other financial barriers are leading patients to be more cautious in their decision-making and place more emphasis on transparency and flexibility, according to Rahma Samow, president and CEO of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers. Ms. Samow recently spoke…
After a slowdown in dentistry’s mergers and acquisitions space in the years following the COVID-19 boom, dental leaders are predicting an increase in activity this year. Factors such as rising dental student debt, private equity dollars and demand for dental…
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Dental employers may have to approach hiring differently in order to improve staff recruitment, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss…
Despite increased scrutiny from legislators and clinicians, private equity investors are expected to fuel continued growth and consolidation in the dental industry, according to Geith Kallas, DDS. Dr. Kallas is the CEO of Smile Makers Dental Center in Tyson’s Corner,…
Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners plans to ride the momentum from its growth in 2025 to expand its network and add to its teams. The DSO affiliated with practices in several states last year, most recently adding its first office…
Private equity groups have begun to play a much larger role in dentistry over the years as the industry continues to consolidate and practice owners face growing financial pressures. Several DSOs gained private equity funding in 2025 to fuel future…
The dental hygienist shortage is a multifaceted issue requiring various solutions, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss how the industry…