Artificial intelligence will soon change how just about everything in the dental office is done, according to one executive. Sundeep Rawal, DMD, the senior vice president of implant support services for Aspen Dental, recently joined Becker’s “Dental + DSO Virtual…
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While many in the dental industry see factors such as the staffing shortage, rising operational costs and diminishing autonomy as the biggest threats to dentistry, one dentist has a different take. Robert Baskies, DMD, a dentist in Phillipsburg, N.J., told…
Many DSOs leaders are feeling optimistic about the opportunities for continued growth, whether it be through acquisitions, de novo offices or same-store growth. Three leaders recently joined Becker’s “Dental + DSO Virtual Event” to discuss what’s next for the DSO…
Private equity investors are turning their attention more toward smaller DSOs in a move that is catching some industry leaders by surprise. Haim Haviv, the founder and CEO of Hudson Dental in New York City recently joined Becker’s “Dental +…
Consolidation in the dental industry can be seen as both a threat to dentists’ independence or an opportunity for growth and expansion. In some cases, consolidation can remove the stressors of operating a dental practice for dentists, allowing dentists to…
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This year has brought several shifts in how patients approach dental care, the impact of labor shortages on DSOs and where private equity groups are looking to invest. Four DSO executives joined Becker’s “Dental + DSO Virtual Event” to discuss…
Atlanta-based DSO Benevis recently released a whitepaper titled “Poverty Shapes Oral Health,” highlighting how socioeconomic status is linked to oral healthcare access and other outcomes. The report shows that older, lower-income adults experience triple the amount of untreated tooth decay…
Although the U.S. saw disappointing results for employment in June, the healthcare sector saw reasonable gains that could potentially point to continued growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its “Job Openings and Labor Turnover” report July 29, leading to…
Dental brokers still have a space in the dental industry and provide value to dentists, says Gary Boyajian, DDS, owner of Nationwide Dental Practice Brokers. However, there are others in dentistry who feel that there are more potential options to…
Dental practice owners and DSO leaders are looking for new ways to prevent, recognize and address burnout among employees in order to support staff and drive continuous success. Barry Lyon, DDS, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and…