Dental schools can better prepare students for a career in dentistry by providing more business education and realistic clinical training, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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The dental health of patients should be treated as high of a priority as other parts of healthcare, according to Matthew Weissman, MD.
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell could continue to add dental services throughout its network as the health system looks to enhance holistic patient care.
Before dental practices and DSOs can see some relief from workforce shortages, they should challenge themselves to do more to make dental hygienists feel satisfied with their careers, according to Aspen Dental’s new vice president of hygiene operations.
Electronic health records and coordinated offices have become critical parts of integrating medical and dental care, according to one healthcare exec.
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Dentists can employ a few practices to prevent and handle dental board complaints throughout their careers.
One dentist has more questions than answers about what the future will look like in the dental industry. But rather than causing him stress, the unknowns fuel his excitement for change.
Growing DSOs that are not prepared for further expansion could lose out on the consolidation game, according to NextLevel Founder Gary Kadi.
The quality and caliber of individuals leading dentistry, the increased amount of collaboration between medical professionals and the positive impact of consolidation are all reasons for excitement for five dental leaders.
The evolution of dental technology and AI has been a major talking point in the industry, causing optimism and excitement about the direction of dentistry.