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While there are a few signs pointing to more positive economic conditions to support DSO growth, interest rates are keeping one executive from getting too excited. 

DSOs that put too much emphasis on expanding their network without providing enough support to their existing practices could be putting themselves at risk of slowing their growth, according to one executive. 

Interfaith Dental, a nonprofit organization in Tennessee, is making strides in expanding oral healthcare for older adults in the state through a recently launched program.

When DSOs are looking to expand their network of dental practices, they typically have two main options: partnering with an existing dentist and practice, or constructing a de novo location. 

We know that access to dental care is crucial not only for oral health, but also overall well-being. Unfortunately, for the over 60 million Americans who live in dental deserts where there are fewer than one dentist per 5,000 people,…

Revenue cycle management is an important aspect of running a dental practice or DSO when it comes to efficient payment collection, as well as creating a positive experience for the patient. 

There are several factors dentists should consider when deciding which DSO to affiliate with, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 

This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about how DSO consolidation will evolve, opportunities to advance oral healthcare under the next White House administration and how millennials and Gen Zers are changing dentistry.

The current gap in the dental workforce, the large amount of student debt dental school graduates have and the reduced access to dental care are three of the biggest concerns that leaders in dentistry have about the industry. 

Several dental industry leaders want the next White House administration to invest more in public oral health education initiatives and expand medical and dental benefits for patients.