Seven industry leaders and dentists recently shared with Becker's what they see as the most challenging and dangerous trends facing dentistry — from staff shortages to the growing role of AI.
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Aetna Dental was ranked as the top dental plan provider for customer satisfaction, according to the "J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Dental Plan Satisfaction Study."
Here are two DSOs that recently added their 100th location:
Here are four collaborations taking place in the dental industry that have been launched since May 9:
The University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., started construction last month on its integrated medical-dental center.
A former employee at a dental practice in Geneva, N.Y., has been sentenced to six months in county jail after stealing more than $20,000 from the practice, according to a June 9 report by the Finger Lake Times.
A gap in dentist knowledge could be contributing to delays in the claims reimbursement process and denials, according to Dominique Fufidio, DDS.
Westminster, Colo.-based Front Range Community College is planning a dental hygiene program to address the shortage of dental hygienists in the state, according to a June 11 report by North Forty News.
More than 75 percent of dentists practice at single-location offices, according to data from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
Here are four DSOs, dental tech and dental supply companies adding to their C-suites that Becker's has reported on since May 10: