Consolidation of dental supply companies and practices is creating a new set of challenges for practice owners, according to Robert Trager, DDS.
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The life of a dentist is full of tough decisions, from deciding what to do after graduating dental school to having to fire staff members.
DSO consolidation, rising operational costs and staffing shortages are among the top trends dental execs and practice owners are most afraid of in 2023.
From deciding what insurance to accept to weighing the pros and cons of joining a DSO, being a dentist calls for making tough choices.
Despite several economic challenges facing the dental and oral health industries, Henry Moomaw does not find it difficult to remain optimistic.
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Jim Mizouni is senior vice president and chief development officer of Sage Dental, a DSO that supports 93 total practices across Florida and Georgia.
A recent proposal by the Federal Trade Commission could be potentially harmful to private dental practices that aim to protect their business and patient relationships.
A recent proposal by the Federal Trade Commission could harm competition among DSOs and potentially lead to additional employee turnover, according to one DSO exec.
The integration of dental and medical care, the rising cost of the workforce and the prominence of artificial intelligence in dentistry are three trends dental executives and dentists are following.
Private practice dentists face several challenges in today's industry, including increased competition from DSOs, stagnant reimbursement rates and rising operating costs.