Cryptocurrency has made waves in the tech industry, but does it have a place in dental?

The COVID-19 pandemic of the past two years has magnified the need for work-life balance and forced all of us to think differently.

Good faith estimates can ease a patient's financial anxieties, but how will it affect dentistry as a business?

A child crying in the back seat of the car while en route to the dentist doesn't sound ideal, but what if the dentist could give them care in the comfort of their own school?

Increased DSO presence, lower reimbursements and fewer solo practitioners are among the top predictions dentists have for the future of dentistry.

Practices implementing new technologies allows providers to put patients' needs first.

The pandemic has disrupted the dental supply chain, and it may be the new normal.

The role of private equity in dental continues to grow, but its future isn't so clear.

Why is the Oral-Systemic Link important for patients to understand?

At the intersection of dentistry and technology is innovation.

Small changes make a big difference when making the distinction between a successful practice and a failing one.

Patient-centered care is a top priority, and making sure the care is high-quality requires work.

Oral health is just as important as physical health — in fact, they are even connected.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, dental practices have been rocked by rising operating costs, staff recruitment challenges, office closures and declining revenue.

With the rapid growth of DSOs in the industry and rising operating costs, many dental professionals are wondering what this means for independent dental practices.

Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services is focusing on growing its network in 2022 along with furthering the connection between oral and whole-body health.

Trends come and go, but some are more dangerous than others.

The COVID-19 pandemic, staffing challenges, rising costs and low reimbursement rates are leading to a bleak outlook on independent dentistry, but some are still eyeing a promising future.

Effingham, Ill.-based Heartland Dental added 424 practices in 38 states last year, expanding its network to support more than 2,300 doctors in more than 1,550 offices. 

Solutions can be found even in times of uncertainty.