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Five dental professionals recently connected with Becker's to share the reasons that influenced them to go after a career in the dental industry. 

Five dentists recently shared with Becker's the reason that first got them interested in a career in the dental industry – their families. 

Peter Rivoli, DDS, has begun adding artificial intelligence programs to achieve practice goals without the need to hire more staff. 

Workforce shortages in the dental industry were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading some practices to struggle with patient care and financial stability. 

Challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to increased levels of burnout in the dental industry. 

Challenges between dental practices and insurers is leading to increased burnout in the industry, according to Kai Weng, DDS.

A loss of autonomy combined with financial and professional burdens could lead to burnout among dental professionals, according to David Blanchard, DDS.

Dental professionals can face a number of challenges that can lead to burnout during their careers. 

New technology is changing the way endodontists serve patients, according to Alexa Martin, DMD.

The use of artificial intelligence in dentistry is growing as practices realize the full potential of this technology, and it is expected to continue to grow, according to two execs.