Several dental practices are experiencing higher costs this year associated with staffing, supplies and operations. 

Increasing annual maximums, more transparency from insurance companies, and reimbursements keeping up with inflation are three aspects of the dental insurance industry that dentists would like to see changed. 

Many companies have realized the importance of positive work culture since the COVID-19 pandemic spurred the Great Resignation.

Dentists are increasingly becoming more interested in DSOs that are led by dentists and that will support clinical autonomy, according to one exec.

Mark Censoprano and Jason Auerbach, DDS, plan to compliment each other's unique skills as co-CEOs of Max Surgical Specialty Management.

The current state of staffing in the dental industry has been influenced by DSOs, providing new dentists and other staff an option outside of private practice that offers a greater work-life balance.

Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics could benefit from a greater use of modern technology, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 

Consolidation in dentistry has been heavily driven by DSOs, leading to the emergence of new models in private practice, according to multiple industry leaders.

Last month, dental professionals spoke with Becker's about DSO activity, medical-dental integration, value-based dentistry and more.

DSOs have had a significant impact on the dental space, both positive and negative. While organizations have helped dentists in ways such as expanding access to capital, they can also sometimes limit dentists' autonomy.

As dentists, we are committed to lifelong learning so we can provide the best care for our patients, but that doesn’t mean learning something new is simple. With so many procedures, protocols and technologies being developed every year, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest.

Increasing dentists' work-life balance, allowing them to focus on the clinical side of dentistry and promoting collaboration are three ways that leaders feel DSOs improve the dental industry. 

DSOs have significantly influenced the way the dental industry and practices operate, especially when it comes to improving technology, efficiency and patient outcomes, according to leaders throughout dentistry.

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental plans to build upon its strengths to grow its newly launched pediatric dental brand.

PepperPointe Partnerships' new COO, Christy Englehart, uses her experience working in various dental office roles to help inform her leadership. 

Building trust and credibility with dental practice partners is a critical part of leading a DSO, and will be a core focus for PepperPointe Partnerships' new COO, Christy Englehart. 

Improved economic conditions could lead to more patient traffic in 2024, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 

Dental AI programs and technology have become more and more common in the industry in recent years. 

For this implant-focused DSO, providing top-notch patient care is one of the biggest factors in its success, according to its CEO. 

The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare has spotlighted the need for improved systems in insurance and care delivery, according to Bertram Hughes, DMD.