More than half of DSO-affiliated dental practices could not fill their appointment schedule 100 percent due to vacant staff positions, according to a recent poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
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The majority of dentists who own a practice consider recruiting dental hygienists and dental assistants "extremely challenging," according to a recent poll from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.
Most dentists are confident that the dental care economy will recover in six months.
Practice owners and non-owners are looking ahead to a brighter future, according to a survey from the American Dental Association conducted the week of Jan. 17.
A New Jersey dentist who joined Dental Care Alliance and 14 other dentists who have made headlines since Jan. 24:
Tempe, Ariz.-based Gen4 Dental Partners has acquired Grand Haven, Mich.-based DSO Smile One Services.
The Aspen Group's new chief human resources officer and three other dental leadership moves since Jan. 24:
Details about how the No Surprises Act — effective Jan. 1 — impacts the dental industry garnered the most attention during January.
With the rapid growth of DSOs in the industry and rising operating costs, many dental professionals are wondering what this means for independent dental practices.
Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services is focusing on growing its network in 2022 along with furthering the connection between oral and whole-body health.