Featured Perspectives

There are many factors dentists may consider when choosing where to practice, including community need, clinical support and proximity to home.

Technology, public service and a commitment to patients were among the top opportunities for growth and success dentists identified in their field.

In 1979, a study was conducted at Harvard University among graduate students. Students were asked, “Have you set written goals for your future?” and “If so, how do you plan to accomplish them?”

As healthcare companies nationwide mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees, dentists are split on whether mandates are needed, whether COVID-19 vaccinations should be mandated and how the mandates could affect morale and staffing.

As Senate Democrats seek to expand dental coverage under Medicare, some dentists are worried about how the plan will be managed and how it will affect the dental industry.

Dental practice budgets can suffer when sudden expenses hit if offices are not prepared.

As the dental industry grapples with a staffing shortage exacerbated by the pandemic, some DSOs are getting creative, developing innovative solutions to continue serving patients with high-quality care.

Dentistry often involves having to make many decisions to enhance a practice, learn skills and advance careers.

Rising costs, staff recruitment and retention, and insurance reimbursements are among the top dental industry threats dentists are thinking about today.

Several state legislatures have recently introduced measures to increase access to dental care for residents as the need for accessible options increases for underserved populations.