Digital dentistry tools such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence are improving patient care and changing how patients interact with their dentists, according to Rinil Patel, DDS.
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Expanding dental education programs, specifically in the dental hygiene and dental assisting areas, are crucial to resolving workforce shortages.
Attracting and retaining staff, maintaining profitability and organic growth are three of the biggest hurdles in the way of DSOs this year.
DSOs are facing a pivotal year in which strategic moves could make or break their appeal to private equity investors, industry leaders warn.
President Trump's proposal to impose tariffs on imported goods could increase the financial strain on dental practices and DSOs, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.
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The dental staffing space has felt the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an ongoing shortage of dental hygienists and dental assistants.
The dental industry saw a decrease in mergers and acquisitions in 2024, caused by a more constrained economy than in years past.
Removing fluoride from public water sources could have detrimental negative effects on the dental industry and public health, experts say.
Most dentists, whether or not they accept Medicaid and Medicare, agree that increased reimbursements are the most important update that needs to be made to improve the programs.
Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management has made waves in the oral surgery space, reaching 25 total practices by the end of 2024.