• The State of Dentistry in 2024
    2023 was a dynamic year for the dental industry, complete with significant changes fueled by economic ups and downs, rapid technological innovation, and a tightening labor market. Throughout the year, many factors played a role in shaping and changing how dentists deliver care, especially as more practices across the industry looked to implement newer technologies. 
  • Challenges in recruitment and retention — strategies to hire today’s dental hygiene candidate
    Dental practices continue to grapple with staff shortages, especially dental hygienists, which most practices consider "extremely challenging" to recruit per recent ADA polling data. Dental staff cite negative workplace culture and pay, among other reasons as the basis for leaving their roles or the industry altogether. So, what’s a practice leader to do? Adapt and be flexible! We know dental hygienists are an essential part of the practice and vital to the overall health of the patient and practice. 
  • Labor shortages and the DSO — 4 takeaways
    At Becker's Future of Dentistry Roundtable in June, DSO leaders participated in a session titled "The DSO Economy & the Emergence of A.I." During the session, experts Alamin Udin, CEO of NexHealth, Dan Romary, CIO of NADG, and Philip Toh, Founder of The Smilist, discussed the past and current economic landscape and examined its impact on DSOs and the dental industry.
  • How Dental AI Can Help Address the Hygienist Shortage
    Periodontal disease affects millions of people, and is the leading cause of tooth loss if left untreated. Dental hygienists, as critical members of the dental team, are often the first line of defense in providing cleanings and periodontal disease treatment to help manage the infection and prevent it from progressing.
  • The next generation in dental implants — 3 Qs with Penn Dental Medicine's Dr. Rodrigo Neiva
    Dental implants have been used for nearly 40 years, but today's implant systems are very different from those of the 1980s. Many patients can go home with a crown or bridge on the same day that their tooth is extracted.
  • 7 dentists making headlines
    Here's this week's roundup of dentists making headlines.
  • June Issue of Dental + DSO Review
    June Issue of Dental + DSO Review
  • Dental + DSO Speaker Series
    Becker's is thrilled to welcome the following speakers to our Dental + DSO Moderated Discussion 2020 on February 19. The roundtable will take place from 3:30 - 6:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency, Chicago.Learn more about these esteemed experts in our exclusive series of interviews: Brian Colao, Member and Director, DSO Industry Group, Dykema Gossett PLLCOn February 19th, Brian will serve as a panelist for Becker's 1st Annual Dental + DSO Moderated Discussion.Click here to read the interview with Becker's Dental + DSO Review.     Joe Feldsien, Senior Vice President, Professional Partnerships, Pacific Dental ServicesOn February 19th, Joe will serve as a panelist for Becker's 1st Annual Dental + DSO Moderated Discussion.Click here to read the interview with Becker's Dental + DSO Review.   James Nick, Chief Revenue Officer, Dental Care AllianceOn February 19th, James will serve as a panelist for Becker's 1st Annual Dental + DSO Moderated Discussion.Click here to read the interview with Becker's Dental + DSO Review.            Diana Thompson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dental Performance Institute On February 19th, Diana will serve as a panelist for Becker's 1st Annual Dental + DSO Moderated Discussion.Click here to read the interview with Becker's Dental + DSO Review.       Bart Walker, JD, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP On February 19th, Bart will serve as a panelist for Becker's 1st Annual Dental + DSO Moderated Discussion.Click here to read the interview with Becker's Dental + DSO Review.
  • 5 things to know about DecisionOne Dental CEO Dr. Alan Acierno
    Here are five things to know about DecisionOne Dental CEO Alan Acierno, DDS.
  • Global composite filling market in dental restoration to reach $509M by 2022: 3 key notes
    In a recent Stratview Research report, the global composite filling market in dental restoration is estimated to reach $509 million by 2022.
  • Aspen Dental location in Connecticut is moving to larger facility: 4 highlights
    Aspen Dental in Danbury, Conn., is moving to a larger location just four miles east of the current location.
  • Henry Schein celebrates 20th merger anniversary with Sullivan Dental: 4 things to know
    Henry Schein CEO Stanley Bergman celebrated the company's 20 year merger anniversary with Sullivan Dental by giving a state of the company address at Henry Schein's headquarters in West Allis, Wis.
  • Top 10 largest DSOs
    Here are the top 10 dental service organizations by number of affiliated or supported practices.
  • Pacific Dental Services extends agreement with Dentsply Sirona: 3 insights
    On June 16, 2017, Pacific Dental Services and Dentsply Sirona announced the companies have again extended and expanded their contract.
  • Drs. Tom Bogan, Nate Heffelfinger & more: 3 dentists making headlines
    Here are dentists making headlines.
  • Dental lasers market expected to see rapid growth by 2025: 5 things to know
    Due to the prevalence of dental disorders, rise in awareness about oral hygiene and advancement in dental disease diagnostics and treatment technologies, the dental lasers market is expected to flourish by 2025, according to medGadget.
  • Henry Schein donates $26k in dental supplies to refugee camp: 3 highlights
    Henry Schein donated $26,000 in oral healthcare supplies and products to IsraAID, a non-government organization providing relief and long term support in crisis areas around the world. Their donation will help supply IsraAID's new mobile dental hospital.
  • Virtual reality headsets enter dental practices: 3 insights
    According to The Register, a new study suggests using virtual-reality headsets in the dentist's chair helps make patients more relaxed.
  • American Dental Association consolidating dental conventions: 3 key notes
    The American Dental Association is collaborating with several dental organizations to combine three significant dental conventions in 2019 and two in 2020, according to Dentistry IQ.
  • Ares Management and Leonard Green & Partners boost stakes in Aspen Dental Management: 5 key notes
    On June 13, 2017, Ares Management and Leonard Green & Partners announced their agreement to both increase their equity ownership in Aspen Dental Management.