Patient expectations of their experience at the dentist have changed over the past few years, with more patients looking for a personalized approach, more integrated technology and being more educated about their dental health.

Although artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved into an innovative technology to support the clinical and business sides of dentistry, there is still at least one area where improvement is needed, according to one DSO leader.

Each DSO and dental group has its own style and approach to growth, expansion and development. 

Organic growth of dental practices and dental groups has become more attractive to potential investors in the DSO space as they look for sustainable growth to support future expansions. 

Atlanta-based Benevis is focusing on recruiting dental students and supporting dentists with mentorship to help recruit dentists to underserved areas.

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.