For many dentists, Medicaid reimbursement rates fail to meet the costs of providing these services to patients. This has led many to end their participation in the program, despite the growing demand for care in underserved communities. Two dentists recently…
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Dentists need to have strong business and leadership skills on top of their clinical abilities to successfully run a dental practice. Having a sense of where your practice stands financially, forming strong relationships and developing leadership skills are key for…
The rising cost of dental education and the dwindling opportunities for mentorship post-graduation are two of the biggest challenges that dentists entering the workforce for the first time are facing. Jason Mann, DMD, is a co-founder and the chief dental…
How potential Medicaid cuts will impact dental practices, the state of mergers and acquisitions in the DSO space and the rising operational and business costs are three of the biggest trends that dental leaders are keeping an eye on in…
Parkview Dental Partners is confident in its ability to expand its network and add value to practices throughout Florida despite some of the great challenges facing DSOs this year. The DSO, which is backed by Cathay Capital, recently hit its…
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Chicago-based Aspen Dental has been on the forefront of dental AI and is exploring ways to use it in multiple ways throughout the company. One use case for AI in dentistry is for the clinical side of things, where AI…
Dentists and DSOs are being confronted with new challenges this year as the industry faces increased operating costs, potential Medicaid cuts, stagnant insurance reimbursements and more. Four dentists recently shared their top worries with Becker’s. Editor’s note: These responses were…
While some dentists are concerned with the increased costs and supply chain challenges that could come into play under President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, others are not as worried. President Trump’s 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada went…
Within the next handful of years, patients will have new expectations in terms of convenience and technology when they walk into their dentist's office.
Pediatric dentists in the U.S. are facing an uncertain future due to regulatory changes and increased costs, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.