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The effects of COVID-19 are changing the industry in ways dental practices are having a hard time keeping up with, according to one dentist leader.

Dental practices are not immune to the violence that has become common in healthcare settings.

Consolidation in the dental industry has shown no signs of slowing.

Cultivating relationships, loving the profession and maintaining one's own health are among the keys to longevity in dentistry, according to four professionals who recently spoke with Becker's.

Increased patient volumes and staffing shortages could lead to a need for shorter appointments with patients, according to one dentist leader. 

Interest in dental sleep medicine is increasing, and some dental students and educators are looking to keep up with the trend.

This month, several dentists and dental company leaders spoke with Becker's about the top priorities, challenges and opportunities in the dental industry.

Paul Madsen, CEO of West Richland (Wash.) Family Dental Center and Prime Dental Partners in Pasco, Wash., connected with Becker's via email June 27 to discuss his advice to up-and-coming leaders in the DSO space and more.

Since its founding in 2014, teledentistry company SmileDirectClub has grown its clear aligner platform significantly to reach 1.7 million patients and stocked their oral health products at nearly 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada.

Supply chain, staffing and reimbursement issues are just a few uncertainties the dental industry is grappling with today.