Dallas-based dental partnership organization MB2 Dental recently reached 600 total practices and made its first expansion into Wisconsin. 

Hackensack, N.J.-based Max Surgical Specialty Management is a new oral surgery-focused management services organization with big plans to expand its network.

While dentistry can be a gratifying career for practitioners, the industry comes with many challenges some dentists are unprepared for. 

Raul Escalante, DDS, a dentist based in San Marcos, Calif., was not prepared to run a practice when he started his career more than three decades ago. 

The Aspen Group is advancing a new venture to support its clinical staff and practices.

Higher reimbursements, better training for dental students and increased integration of artificial intelligence are just a few of the changes dentists want to see in the dental industry.

Stagnant reimbursements and increasing costs have made it difficult for patients to access care and for dentists to support their practices, one dentist says. 

Training for dental assistants and hygienists needs to be updated to keep up with the industry, according to one dentist. 

Bento is stepping in to fill an forthcoming gap once Massachusetts implements its medical loss ratio for dental insurers. 

Six dentists recently shared with Becker's several things they wish patients knew about their job, oral health and the dental industry. 

Many patients fail to understand the importance of oral healthcare and insurance benefits, according to one dentist. Robert Trager, DDS, a dentist at JFK Airport in New York City, recently spoke with Becker's about what he wishes patients understood about dentistry.

Company expansion, employee retention and preparing for 2024 are three things that leaders are honing in for the rest of the year. 

This month, dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about staffing challenges, educational initiatives, expansion plans and profitability.

Root canals, implants and same-day crowns are among some of the favorite services dentists enjoy providing patients. 

Three dentists recently spoke with Becker's about what they see as the biggest misconceptions in the dental industry.

Dental supergroup The Aspen Group recently launched TAG University to offer educational opportunities to providers and staff across its five brands. 

Many dental patients often have the wrong ideas about cost, visits and insurance coverage, according to one dentist.

Tend is focused on expanding markets and taking advantage of new dental technology under its new CEO, Troy Bage.

Dental practices must be proactive to remain financially stable during an economic downturn, one exec recommends.

Nine dentists recently connected with Becker's on whether they would choose to join a DSO or go into private practice if they were just starting out their career today.