A good mentor can not only teach you new skills and guide you through difficult cases but can also set your career on the right track. I understand this on a deeply personal level; when I first started with Aspen Dental two years after graduating from dental school, I was immediately overwhelmed. The volume of patients was like nothing I'd seen before, and I wasn't sure I had what it took.

Operating costs remain high, which means dentists must find ways to plug cashflow leaks in order for their practices to thrive.

Sarah Montgomery is focused on scaling Espire Dental during the next two years after stepping into a new role as the company's CFO.

Four dentists recently shared with Becker's what they feel is the most dangerous trend facing dentistry — DSOs and private equity taking over private practices. 

In an increasingly digital world, it is more important than ever for dental practices to protect themselves against the threat of cyberattacks.

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has found continuing education opportunities to be an advantage for recruiting and retaining staff.

Nice weather, affordable cost of living and resources from local dental organizations are some of the answers dentists gave when asked about the best parts of practicing in their states, while payer overreach, low reimbursements and corporate dentistry were the worst parts. 

Destination Dental, led by Lynn Pierri, DDS, recently received approval to build a dentistry-focused ASC in Hauppauge, N.Y., the first of its kind, after a five-year process. The facility will have a maxillofacial ASC, a multispecialty dental center, a digital design center, a teaching center with live surgeries, a medical spa and a dental laboratory.

Continued private equity and consolidation by DSOs will shape the future of the dental industry and is viewed differently by dentists, dental executives and professionals. 

Vilas Sastry, DMD, CEO of teledentistry.com, connected with Becker's to give his advice to the upcoming generation of dental leaders.

Jeffrey Tomcsik, CEO of Grand Dental Group, connected with Becker's to discuss the challenges future dental leaders are up against.

Innovation in the denture care market has remained stagnant in the last few decades, making room for one company to shake things up.

Despite a strong demand for dental services and improving inflation, the looming possibility of a recession leads one DSO exec to have a mixed outlook on economic recovery in the dental industry. 

Twelve dental leaders recently connected with Becker's to give their advice for dentistry's future leaders.

Dr. Jeong-Woo Yoo, a dental practice owner in Zug, Switzerland, and co-founder of digital dentistry service Smylor Dental, recently connected with Becker's to give advice to the next generation of dental leaders.

Roshan Parikh, DDS, founder of DSO Strategy, recently connected with Becker's to discuss his advice for the next generation of dental leaders.

One dental company executive described the dental industry as "awakened," while a dental hygienist called it "challenging" because of the staffing shortages facing dental practices.

DSO growth, artificial intelligence and workforce diversity are just a few of the topics dental execs and professionals spoke with Becker's about in April. 

Patient experiences and outcomes play an important role in the success of dental practices and organizations. Creating the best experience possible can lead to more patients and revenue. 

Rising labor costs are exacerbating hiring challenges and increasing competition among DSOs, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.