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While dentistry can be a gratifying career for practitioners, the industry comes with many challenges some dentists are unprepared for. 

Raul Escalante, DDS, a dentist based in San Marcos, Calif., was not prepared to run a practice when he started his career more than three decades ago. 

The Aspen Group is advancing a new venture to support its clinical staff and practices.

Higher reimbursements, better training for dental students and increased integration of artificial intelligence are just a few of the changes dentists want to see in the dental industry.

Stagnant reimbursements and increasing costs have made it difficult for patients to access care and for dentists to support their practices, one dentist says. 

Training for dental assistants and hygienists needs to be updated to keep up with the industry, according to one dentist. 

Bento is stepping in to fill an forthcoming gap once Massachusetts implements its medical loss ratio for dental insurers. 

Six dentists recently shared with Becker's several things they wish patients knew about their job, oral health and the dental industry. 

Many patients fail to understand the importance of oral healthcare and insurance benefits, according to one dentist. Robert Trager, DDS, a dentist at JFK Airport in New York City, recently spoke with Becker's about what he wishes patients understood about…

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