The dental industry needs more support in several key areas, according to three dentists.
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Dental assistants and hygienists are looking for new ways to grow beyond clinical care, according to Caitlin Reen, clinical director of hygiene and assisting at Tend.
The best way for dentists to decide if and when to join a DSO or MSO could be as simple as talking about it with other people in the industry, according to Andrew Horowitz, DMD, MD.
Roseland, N.J.-based Abra Health Group, a dental and medical support organization, is focused on bringing holistic healthcare to patients in underserved communities in 2024.
The dental industry has an optimistic future thanks to advances in technology, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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Dental technology is a key way for dentists and DSOs to improve their practices. Investing and committing to new technologies and advancements is crucial for this new chief clinical officer.
The increased digitization of dental records, improved AI and machine learning softwares and the commonality of QR codes are just a few of the ways that cybersecurity risks in dentistry have heightened in recent years.
While several dentists predict a continued decline in solo dentistry, some say the industry could switch away from DSOs and group practices in the future as people realize the benefits of a solo practice.
A decline in the number of solo dentists could have both positive and negative effects on the industry, according to Huzefa Kapadia, DDS.
Employee training, multifactor authentication and strong firewall software are three steps dental practices and DSOs can take to better protect themselves from cyber attacks and data breaches.