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Private equity has played a major role in the dental industry over the past few years, with more private equity-backed DSOs and other dental organizations popping up across the U.S.

There are a few key attributes DSOs should look for when recruiting staff, according to one exec.

Samuel Scroggins, DMD, often prepares for climbing a mountain the same way he prepares for performing a surgery.

Saliva testing, medical loss ratios and robotics are just a few of the many trends dental industry leaders are following in 2024. 

Artificial intelligence has grabbed the attention of the dental industry in recent years as clinicians and executives realize its potential for patient care and operational processes.

REV One Dental recently launched in the industry as the first DSO to have a regional footprint majority-owned by its founding dentists. 

Several dental practices are experiencing higher costs this year associated with staffing, supplies and operations. 

Increasing annual maximums, more transparency from insurance companies, and reimbursements keeping up with inflation are three aspects of the dental insurance industry that dentists would like to see changed. 

Many companies have realized the importance of positive work culture since the COVID-19 pandemic spurred the Great Resignation.

Dentists are increasingly becoming more interested in DSOs that are led by dentists and that will support clinical autonomy, according to one exec.