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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.

Mark Censoprano and Jason Auerbach, DDS, plan to compliment each other's unique skills as co-CEOs of Max Surgical Specialty Management.

The current state of staffing in the dental industry has been influenced by DSOs, providing new dentists and other staff an option outside of private practice that offers a greater work-life balance.

Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics could benefit from a greater use of modern technology, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 

Consolidation in dentistry has been heavily driven by DSOs, leading to the emergence of new models in private practice, according to multiple industry leaders.

Last month, dental professionals spoke with Becker's about DSO activity, medical-dental integration, value-based dentistry and more.

DSOs have had a significant impact on the dental space, both positive and negative. While organizations have helped dentists in ways such as expanding access to capital, they can also sometimes limit dentists' autonomy.