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Jess Giebel, professional education manager at OraPharma and a dental hygienist, spoke with Becker's on Oct. 24 to discuss the best way dentists can support hygienists.

According to the American Dental Association's "Dental Workforce Shortages" report, 42.9 percent of dental hygienists voluntarily left the field because of the culture.

Staffing shortages are one of the biggest challenges dentistry is up against, and with those hurdles come burnout.

Three dentists connected with Becker's to weigh in on the question: "What dental trends do you hope disappear in 2023?"

When consumers are looking for a new dentist, they increasingly rely on online searches and reviews. It's critical for both private dental practices and DSOs to rank high on those searches to capture their share of that local market. 

While Aspen Dental recently opened its 1,000th office, the DSO still has plans to continue its growth as a leading dental organization. 

Dentists entering the workforce are facing more pressure to join DSOs under mounting student debt, one orthodontist says. 

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut with your mentee? Maybe appointments continuously fall off the calendar, or there has been minimal progress made toward reaching goals. 

Intraoral scanners have become an important tool for dental practices because of their broad application for dental impressions, one dentist shared with Becker's.

One dental leader connected with Becker's Oct. 4 to answer the question, "What is one trend holding the dental industry back?"