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The increased digitization of dental records, improved AI and machine learning softwares and the commonality of QR codes are just a few of the ways that cybersecurity risks in dentistry have heightened in recent years.

While several dentists predict a continued decline in solo dentistry, some say the industry could switch away from DSOs and group practices in the future as people realize the benefits of a solo practice.

A decline in the number of solo dentists could have both positive and negative effects on the industry, according to Huzefa Kapadia, DDS.

Dentists in the U.S. had an average total economic impact of $2.36 million in 2022, according to data from the American Dental Association.

Tampa, Fla.-based Coast Dental recently promoted James Eddy to be its COO. 

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