Any cuts to Medicaid funding could lead to worsening health issues and more accessibility challenges, one DSO executive is warning. 

Possible cuts to the federal Medicaid budget could lead to increased dental care accessibility issues and severe dental health conditions for vulnerable populations, according to Geith Kallas, DDS. 

In addition to targeting key areas for network expansion, Southlake, Texas-based Allied OMS is focused on supporting its doctors and team members to drive success in 2025.

The rapid adoption of AI, the integration of dental and healthcare professionals and the vast ownership opportunities are just three of the many things that have dentists and dental industry executives excited about the future. 

Aspen Dental's new director of orthodontic support is well-equipped for the job, not only when it comes to her career in dentistry, but also thanks to her background as a performer. 

After a telehealth company's Super Bowl commercial sparked nationwide debate about pharmaceutical safety and advertising, one DSO executive is reflecting on what the controversy means for patient care in dentistry. 

Solving conflicts between staff members as quickly as possible is beneficial for team members and patients, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.

Dentists' panic selling their practices to DSOs, the wave of dental hygienists leaving the workforce and a breakdown in trust between dentists and patients are three ways that dentistry and dental practice operations have been permanently altered by COVID-19. 

Chicago-based The Aspen Group is seeing their consumer-focused investments pay off, and is ready to double down on those initiatives for continued growth this year. 

DSOs are facing a new challenge as patients are exposed to an increasing amount of misinformation online.

Although an increase in demand for orthodontic care may seem like a blessing, one orthodontist is sounding the alarm on the growing issue behind it. 

The rise of artificial intelligence, insurance pressures and the oral systemic link are just a few of the most pressing issues dentists say are flying under the radar of the industry. 

With the increasing influence and impact of DSOs in the dental industry, one dentist has a few ways for these companies to help solve some of dentistry's most pressing issues.

Failure to invest in new technology could hold DSOs back from future growth as dentists and patients flock to companies with the most innovative care. 

Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group is making several investments in technology, staffing and patient care this year to support its network and drive success.

New dental technology developments, changing market dynamics and the competitive labor market are three major points of interest on this dental group's radar for 2025. 

As President Donald Trump gets settled into his second term, many industry leaders are wondering which policy changes could affect oral healthcare in the U.S.

As the dental industry undergoes rapid transformation each year, there are some trends dentists say could harm patient care and business operations.  

The national debate surrounding fluoride represents an "irresponsible" politicization of healthcare, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.

Some dentists believe that the interstate dental compact will decrease costs going forward, but not everyone is in agreement.