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Dentistry is currently facing a "lapse in ethics" as more dentists overdiagnose patients, according to one dentist. 

The Aspen Group has made large strides for increasing access to care for low-income patients through its Oral Care Center of Excellence.

Unlike many DSOs that struggle with staffing issues, Chicago-based Aspen Dental has not had to adjust its recruiting and retention strategies in recent years. Instead, the DSO has stuck to what it knows works, which is highlighting what they do…

Patient expectations of their experience at the dentist have changed over the past few years, with more patients looking for a personalized approach, more integrated technology and being more educated about their dental health.

Although artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved into an innovative technology to support the clinical and business sides of dentistry, there is still at least one area where improvement is needed, according to one DSO leader.

Each DSO and dental group has its own style and approach to growth, expansion and development. 

Organic growth of dental practices and dental groups has become more attractive to potential investors in the DSO space as they look for sustainable growth to support future expansions. 

Atlanta-based Benevis is focusing on recruiting dental students and supporting dentists with mentorship to help recruit dentists to underserved areas.

Any cuts to Medicaid funding could lead to worsening health issues and more accessibility challenges, one DSO executive is warning. 

Possible cuts to the federal Medicaid budget could lead to increased dental care accessibility issues and severe dental health conditions for vulnerable populations, according to Geith Kallas, DDS.