During a time of inflation, staff shortages and increasing DSO presence, owning a dental practice brings with it numerous challenges one should consider before taking the leap to acquire or open an office.
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A career in dentistry can be both rewarding and challenging.
When schedules are exhausted and the to-do list seems never-ending — which, more often than not, is the case in healthcare — we start to assess what's essential and what's not. As we start to prioritize, non-essential activities may need…
The pandemic has brought about several changes to the dental industry, including changing how DSOs are viewed.
Wyatt Hume DDS, PhD, dean of University of Utah School of Dentistry in Salt Lake City, spoke to Becker's about the future of dentistry and importance of arming students with knowledge to take on the dental world.
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Increased DSO presence, lower reimbursements and fewer solo practitioners are among the top predictions dentists have for the future of dentistry.