Guardian recently informed about 1,500 small businesses in Massachusetts that it will not sell policies to companies with fewer than 25 employees once the state's medical loss ratio is implemented in January. 

A revamp is needed in the dental and healthcare industries to solve challenges with insurance companies, one dentist says.

DSO competition, staffing shortages and stagnant reimbursements are among the biggest concerns for dental industry professionals.

Many dental practices are in need of a solution to help meet increasing patient demands with fewer employees. 

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated several issues that may continue to get worse, including insurer relations, staffing shortages and increased competition, according to one dentist.

A possible recession could mean bad news for staffing and patient care in the dental industry, one dentist leader predicts.

Eight dentists recently connected with Becker's to share the best part of their day-to-day routine at their dental practices. 

NextLevel Practice, a dental practice management coaching firm, recently launched a DSO that aims to bring power back to the hands of clinicians.

Many misconceptions exist about the quality of care provided at DSO practices, according to one exec.

Six dentists recently connected with Becker's to discuss the reasons that dental hygienists and assistants are staying away from the industry, creating high demand and short supply.

When I began my career as a hygienist, I wanted to feel like I was making a difference in patients’ lives every day. I was able to achieve that goal by finding my dental home in 2016 at Aspen Dental. I have been very fortunate to work with amazing doctors, dental professionals and other team members who have helped me grow as both a provider and a leader.

Student loan forgiveness is unlikely to influence younger dentists working for DSOs as more professionals look to these organizations for other benefits, according to one exec. 

Chicago-based Aspen Dental is continuing its expansion with the opening of its first Nevada office Aug. 10. 

Dental organization Benevis added more than 20 new dental graduates across seven states and Washington, D.C., during the past year. 

Battling DSO competition, keeping up with demand and leading staff are among some of the most difficult part of a dentist's job. 

Forming truthful, long-term relationships has become a top priority for one New Jersey dentist as some patients lose trust and rely on other sources over their providers.

Cybersecurity, patient schedules and artificial intelligence were among some of the topics dental leaders discussed with Becker's this month. 

Access to excellent mentorship is not just a nice-to-have aspect of a dental office. It’s a need-to-have ingredient for a dentist’s success. I have had the benefit of receiving incredible mentorship during my career, which has allowed me to reach amazing heights in a relatively short period of time.

Cybersecurity is becoming more of a priority for company executives as risks and attacks increase worldwide. 

Staffing shortages, the rise of artificial intelligence and a return to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic are just three ways that dentistry has changed over the past year.