Executives from eight dental companies recently connected with Becker's to illustrate how they plan to expand their presence and networks in 2024:
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The pediatric dentistry and orthodontics fields could see a surge in demand as a result of a larger child population and expansions in state reimbursement programs, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
CEOs of four DSOs recently connected with Becker's to share their plans to navigate economic challenges and how they expect the economic and financial landscape to impact the dental industry heading into 2024:
In dental school, we learn how to do things the textbook way. However, once we’re practicing dentists in a clinic, we realize working with patients in the real world is incredibly different.
Dentistry could lead the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare as the industry continues to innovate with the technology, according to VideaHealth Founder and CEO Florian Hillen.
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DSOs may need to make some changes to their growth strategies in a more competitive market for specialty services next year, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
Several DSO leaders spoke with Becker's this year about topics such as economic challenges, recruitment, patient care and technology.
Atlanta-based Benevis plans to continue its mission of increasing dental care accessibility in 2024, according to CEO Bryan Carey.
Dental students choosing to go directly to DSOs after graduating dental school could increase consolidation in the dental industry.
Dallas-based MB2 Dental is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S. and is coming off another year of high growth and expansion, with the company supporting more than 600 practices and more than 1,300 dentists.