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The rise of multispecialty dental centers is one of several trends Specialty1 Partners is currently following, according to one company exec. 

The rise of specialty models is one of several trends among DSOs and management services organizations one leader is following in the dental industry.

Hiring staff, expanding their practice and adding new technology are some of the changes that dentists are planning to make at their practices this year. 

After adding several practices and inking deals to support expansion last year, Dallas-based Smile Doctors has positioned itself to continue its growth in 2023.

Oral surgeons could be seeing a decrease in patient flow as inflation affects their willingness to spend on dental care, one oral surgery leader says. 

Staffing challenges, payer reimbursements and work culture were among some of the topics dentists spoke with Becker's about this month. 

Sheela Roth, director of practice development at Pearl and a dental hygienist, recently spoke with Becker's to discuss the biggest challenges hygienists are facing.

Workforce shortages, rising costs and supply chain issues are some of the challenges dentists anticipate facing in 2023. 

The increasing power of corporate dental groups, the popularity of at-home clear aligners and low reimbursement rates are among the most controversial trends in dentistry. 

Paul Rotunda, DMD, vice president and chair of the department of dentistry and oral maxillofacial surgery at Jersey City (N.J.) Medical Center, connected with Becker's on Jan. 25 to discuss his best investment in terms of dentistry.