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As a result of high student debt and rising costs, practicing dentistry independently is becoming a thing of the past for many dentists.

DSO consolidation, practice profitability and payer relations are just a few of the topics dental execs and professionals spoke with Becker's about in February. 

More job openings, greater efficiency and improved patient experience are three impacts dental professionals have seen as a result of consolidation. 

Preventative care, education and accessibility are three areas one dentist would like to see more investment in within the next few years to reduce the prevalence of oral health issues.

Rising costs of capital, practice profitability and consolidation of specialty practices are three trends dentists and DSO executives are keeping tabs on.

Increased supply costs are driving up costs for dental practices, while another factor is driving down profitability, according to Brad Rand, DDS. 

The dental industry will see an increased focus on new technology to make care more accessible for patients, according to one dentist. 

Two dental industry leaders recently connected with Becker's to discuss the most overrated trends in dentistry.

Chris Villanueva, DMD, is the founder and CEO of MB2 Dental, a dental partnership organization that added more than 120 practices to its network and reached the 500-practice milestone in 2022. 

Increased transparency and reimbursement are what two dentists would like to see from insurance companies this year.