The high cost of receiving a dental education has changed the way graduates approach their livelihood after graduation, with some choosing to not pursue a residency program or following a different career path than previous generations. According to the Education…
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Rising dental tuition coupled with limited student loan opportunities could threaten the dental workforce pipeline, several dentists shared with Becker’s. Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for nonresidents since 2017, according to data from the…
As several DSOs begin to prioritize new office development, several factors must be considered to ensure profitability and operational stability. Barry Lyon, DDS, the director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about the…
The evolution of dentistry has required DSOs to rethink their value proposition to doctors as well as their approach to patient care. Making the appropriate investments now will help determine who the real winners in dentistry are. Rock Dental Brands…
DSOs that continue to invest in their teams will break out as the top performers as challenges continue to mount for the dental industry, according to Curtis Swogger, the CEO of North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery. Mr. Swogger recently joined the…
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The fast evolution of artificial intelligence is leading some dental executives to give careful consideration as to how they want to apply the technology at their practices so they can scale growth without sacrificing culture and workforce. Curtis Swogger, the…
Maintaining professional boundaries is one of the most important things a dentist can do to build and retain patient trust, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon, the director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke…
Although the number of dentists affiliated with DSOs has increased over the years due to the benefits these partnerships provide, many dentists still see the advantages of remaining in private practice. Three dentists recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the…
Dentists in private practice don’t necessarily need to compete with or copy dental service organizations; they need to provide a different, more intimate experience for patients. Private practices have to lean into the relationship-building side of the business, building trust…
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,…