Perceptions of DSOs haven’t always kept up with how the model is practiced today. Many of the concerns I hear from colleagues are based on assumptions that don’t fully reflect what the day-to-day experience actually looks like. As dentistry continues…
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Continued consolidation within the dental industry has led to increased scrutiny of DSOs, leading organizations to carefully examine their operations, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Barry Lyon, DDS, director of provider recruiting and onboarding at Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke…
If executed properly, private dental and oral surgery practices can grow their footprint without the need for private equity to step in, according to this practice owner. Melville, N.Y.-based All County Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery has expanded to double digit…
Compounding barriers to accessing oral healthcare among older adults has become a large issue in dentistry that many people may not be paying enough attention to, according to two leaders in the field. Caitlin Walker, manager of the Delta Dental…
Sometimes, dentistry needs to look to avenues other than the healthcare space to improve its systems and strategies, according to this dentist and CEO. Industries that have nothing to do with the inside of a patient’s mouth can provide valuable…
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This month, dental professionals spoke with Becker’s about M&A opportunities, staffing issues and more. Here is what five dental professionals told us in April: Aviation, hospitality and the NFL: What dentistry can learn from other industries Hamza Asumah, MD. Director,…
From watching back game tape like professional sports teams to operating like the Ritz-Carlton, industries outside of healthcare can provide valuable lessons and takeaways for dentistry. Whether it is mastering one procedure like Raising Canes does with its chicken strips…
Five dentists recently spoke with Becker’s to share what they would do differently if they started their careers today. Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for length and clarity. Question: If you had to start over in dentistry today, what…
Insurance companies have been employing a number of strategies to delay prior authorizations and payments to dental practices, which can put financial strain on providers. From inconsistent responses to claiming to have never received documentation to dragging out payment, dentists…
Many DSO executives are expecting an increase in M&A deals in the years to come amid shifting economic factors and pent up demand. Here is what five leaders are expecting in 2026 and beyond for M&A in dentistry: Matt Hendrick.…