Akeyla Brown, DDS, is an oral surgeon and was recently named the first clinical director for diversity, equity and inclusion and community engagement for Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management.
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Becker's has spoken with several dental and DSO execs this year about the technology they are paying close attention to and how technology is affecting dentistry.
A lack of updates in insurance practices and increased DSO consolidation has created a tough environment for dentists, according to Rajdeep Randhawa, DDS.
Challenges with patients, insurers and the perception of dentistry are among some of the biggest frustrations for dentists at their practices.
Sage Dental has big plans to continue its expansion in the Southeast next year.
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Recent research shows that the percentage of PPO plans offering higher annual maximums for dental plans has increased over the last several years, according to Michael Adelberg, executive director of the National Association of Dental Plans.
As interest in artificial intelligence grows, many healthcare leaders are learning how to implement this technology into clinical practice, including dentistry.
DSO leaders are often faced with multiple challenges while leading networks of various sizes.
Dentists have several ways that they prepare for days packed with full schedules, complex procedures and operational tasks.
Consolidation is expected to increase in the dental industry due to a range of factors, according to Deborah Brown, DMD.