The advancement of artificial intelligence has helped dental practices improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes, but one dentist is hoping that this technology can soon enhance the RCM process even further. Krista Kappus, DDS, of Fitch Mountain Dental in Healdsburg,…
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The U.S. and the U.K. have each built a system designed to guarantee children access to dental care — yet both continue to grapple with significant gaps in delivery, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, the director of provider…
This month, dental professionals spoke with Becker’s about leadership, economic challenges, workforce shortages and more. Here is what seven dental professionals told us in June: The decisions dental leaders can’t afford to get wrong Hamza Asumah, MD. Director, Operations of…
Integrating technology and AI in the right ways, building around people and continuing to focus on relationships are among the keys to success for dental practices and dental service organizations in the next year. There are endless questions facing dental…
DSOs could continue to face high interest rates and market volatility that will test their financial stability, according to one executive. Ian Mcnickle, the co-founder and CEO of Icon Dental Partners, recently joined Becker’s Dental + DSO Review Podcast to…
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Employee cynicism can quietly undermine DSO performance — weakening trust, reducing engagement and driving turnover. DSOs that align management promises with workplace realities are better positioned to retain staff and weather economic uncertainty, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Barry Lyon,…
Nearly one year after HR 1 became law, states are confronting funding cuts and new work and eligibility requirements that threaten access to dental care under Medicaid — and industry leaders say the full impact has yet to be felt.…
The systems dentists are forced to navigate in the current industry must be updated to ensure sustainable growth in the field, according to Krista Kappus, DDS. Dr. Kappus, of Fitch Mountain Dental in Healdsburg, Calif., recently shared her thoughts with…
Teledentistry is gaining traction among dental practices, but there are a few key questions that dentists must ask themselves to ensure it will be worthwhile. According to Thomas Allen, DDS, dental director at Old Farm Dental in Salt Lake City,…
Dental employers with more to offer beyond high compensation are more likely to recruit staff, making talent acquisition easier for DSOs over private practices, according to one executive. Barry Lyon, DDS, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental Care…