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I started my career as a lab technician with the skills to know what to do, but not why. In my nine years at Aspen Dental, I've been able to learn the ins and outs of my profession from fantastic…

Financial constraints, wanting a work-life balance and mentorship are all factors that could lead younger dentists to affiliate with DSOs, according to one DSO exec. 

Four dentists recently spoke with Becker's about the most interesting cases of their careers. 

Consolidation, payer relations and staffing shortages are just a few of the topics dental execs and professionals spoke with Becker's about in May. 

Caen Contee is a co-founder of Wellplaece, a dental marketplace and procurement service that utilizes AI to get dental practices the best prices on supplies. 

As the trend of affiliating with DSOs continues to gain traction, the fate of private practices comes into question.

Directing questions toward patients is one way a Massachusetts dental practice helps patients understand oral health issues.

One of the most common misconceptions about DSOs is that dentists don't have clinical autonomy, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 

Dental insurance and reimbursement is an ongoing issue for many dentists, and low reimbursement rates are causing some to drop out of insurance networks. 

Three dentists recently shared with Becker's what they feel is the most dangerous trend facing dentistry — the high amount of student loans and lack of clinical training for dental school graduates.