Graduates from dental schools leaving with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, along with the lack of clinical experience students are gaining while in schools, are two troubling trends for dentists. These seven dentists recently connected with Becker’s to…
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Administrative burdens, patient care and other challenges can often lead to burnout among dental providers. Colby Sowers, DMD, an endodontist with Aspen Dental, spoke with Becker’s to discuss some of the root causes of burnout in dentistry and how dentists…
The ideas that DSOs lead to lower quality of care, dentistry is stagnant and has not advanced and dental care is elective care are three of the biggest misconceptions facing the dental industry today. The 17 leaders featured in this…
Middle-market DSOs are taking advantage of artificial intelligence technology now more than ever to gain a stronger presence in the dental field. VideaHealth has added its AI platform to 50 DSOs so far, including eight of the 10 largest DSOs…
DSOs that take the time to invest in new technology and enhance their operations will be the companies that experience the most growth in 2025, according to one executive. Jill Nesbitt, the founder of Optimize Dental Consulting, recently connected with…
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The proposed One Big Beautiful Bill Act has several provisions that could hinder students’ ability to pursue careers in dentistry and medicine, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, the dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and…
Increased awareness of oral health’s link to overall wellness will lead to increased growth in the dental industry, one executive predicts. Francesca Pregano, the COO of Smile Makers Dental Center in Virginia, recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss why she’s…
The real day-to-day effectiveness of AI programs and the marketing of auxiliary dentistry services are two of the most overhyped aspects of dentistry, according to industry leaders. While investing in AI is important, many dentists and executives feel that the…
Hasan Al Yousuf, DDS, is helping increase accessibility to dental implant services by leading a new practice in Lansing, Mich. The new ClearChoice Dental Implant Center opened May 28. Dr. Yousuf recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss his new practice…
Heartland Dental’s approach to diversity, staffing and team development has led it to be recognized as a leader among employers nationwide. The Effingham, Ill.-based DSO has won several awards over the years for its initiatives and staffing practices, most recently…