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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?"

Dental practices will face increased interest rates in the near future, leading to decreased revenue and more acquisitions of smaller practices, according to one dentist. 

The dental industry is in need of a referral process to decrease patient reliance on hospital emergency departments when urgent dental care is needed, according to one dentist.