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Becker’s has spoken with dozens of DSO executives this year about leadership, staffing, overcoming challenges and more. Here are 10 notable insights from dental industry leaders: Doug Drew. CEO of U.S. Oral Surgery Management (Irving, Texas): I’ve been doing this…

Here are six states working to address the dental industry’s workforce shortages through legislation and programs:  1. The Maine legislature passed a bill creating a new pathway for prospective clinicians to earn an adjunct dentist license. 2. The authorization of…

Here are seven dental industry updates in Pennsylvania Becker’s has covered since July 16:  1. Dental benefits provider United Concordia Dental partnered with Harmony Health on a pilot program in Pennsylvania using salivary testing technology. 2. New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based…

Here are four recent updates on private equity in dentistry, including acquisitions and legislation:  1. Dental implant manufacturer ZimVie’s stockholders voted to approve the acquisition of the company by Archimed, a healthcare-focused investment and private equity firm. 2. California Gov.…

Greenwood Village, Colo.-based ClearChoice Dental Implant Center has launched First Look, an AI-powered simulator that allows patients to preview potential treatment results.  Prospective patients can upload a photo of their smile into the simulator, which will generate what a potential…

Doug Drew is using critical concepts from the veterinary field to lead in his new role as CEO of  Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management. Mr. Drew succeeded Richard Hall, who became chair of the company’s board of directors. Mr.…