Integrating technology and AI in the right ways, building around people and continuing to focus on relationships are among the keys to success for dental practices and dental service organizations in the next year. There are endless questions facing dental…
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DSOs could continue to face high interest rates and market volatility that will test their financial stability, according to one executive. Ian Mcnickle, the co-founder and CEO of Icon Dental Partners, recently joined Becker’s Dental + DSO Review Podcast to…
Employee cynicism can quietly undermine DSO performance — weakening trust, reducing engagement and driving turnover. DSOs that align management promises with workplace realities are better positioned to retain staff and weather economic uncertainty, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Barry Lyon,…
Nearly one year after HR 1 became law, states are confronting funding cuts and new work and eligibility requirements that threaten access to dental care under Medicaid — and industry leaders say the full impact has yet to be felt.…
The systems dentists are forced to navigate in the current industry must be updated to ensure sustainable growth in the field, according to Krista Kappus, DDS. Dr. Kappus, of Fitch Mountain Dental in Healdsburg, Calif., recently shared her thoughts with…
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Teledentistry is gaining traction among dental practices, but there are a few key questions that dentists must ask themselves to ensure it will be worthwhile. According to Thomas Allen, DDS, dental director at Old Farm Dental in Salt Lake City,…
Dental employers with more to offer beyond high compensation are more likely to recruit staff, making talent acquisition easier for DSOs over private practices, according to one executive. Barry Lyon, DDS, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental Care…
As the link between oral health and overall wellness becomes more widely recognized among patients, healthcare leaders are looking for more ways to integrate care to enhance patient outcomes. More than 90% of adults in the U.S. agree that oral…
Teledentistry will continue to grow as providers look for ways to increase access to care for underserved populations, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about…
Dentists graduating from dental school typically have two choices following commencement — joining a DSO or entering private practice. Among the factors that play into a dentist’s decision are where they want to live, the number of hours they want…