Five industry leaders and dentists recently shared with Becker's what they predict as the next disruptor of the dental industry — artificial intelligence and technology.

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental is poised for continued growth after adding its 100th practice to its network.

Austin (Texas) Oral Surgery was the founding practice of Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management, launching the first oral surgery-focused management services organization in the U.S. in 2017.

Seven industry leaders and dentists recently shared with Becker's what they see as the most challenging and dangerous trends facing dentistry — from staff shortages to the growing role of AI. 

A gap in dentist knowledge could be contributing to delays in the claims reimbursement process and denials, according to Dominique Fufidio, DDS.

Haim Haviv, founder and CEO of Hudson Dental, connected with Becker's to discuss how he and his team plan to make their DSO a household name among dentists.

Waltham, Mass.-based 42 North Dental announced it will launch a dental implant fellowship academy this summer. 

A Michigan dentist said he doesn't plan on affiliating with a DSO despite increased presence because he wants to retain his clinical autonomy and ability to decide how his practice operates. 

I started my career as a lab technician with the skills to know what to do, but not why. In my nine years at Aspen Dental, I've been able to learn the ins and outs of my profession from fantastic mentors who took the time to make sure I was the most knowledgeable technician I could be. I learned not just what to do, but how to do it and why it matters.

Financial constraints, wanting a work-life balance and mentorship are all factors that could lead younger dentists to affiliate with DSOs, according to one DSO exec. 

Four dentists recently spoke with Becker's about the most interesting cases of their careers. 

Consolidation, payer relations and staffing shortages are just a few of the topics dental execs and professionals spoke with Becker's about in May. 

Caen Contee is a co-founder of Wellplaece, a dental marketplace and procurement service that utilizes AI to get dental practices the best prices on supplies. 

As the trend of affiliating with DSOs continues to gain traction, the fate of private practices comes into question.

Directing questions toward patients is one way a Massachusetts dental practice helps patients understand oral health issues.

One of the most common misconceptions about DSOs is that dentists don't have clinical autonomy, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. 

Dental insurance and reimbursement is an ongoing issue for many dentists, and low reimbursement rates are causing some to drop out of insurance networks. 

Three dentists recently shared with Becker's what they feel is the most dangerous trend facing dentistry — the high amount of student loans and lack of clinical training for dental school graduates. 

Treatment costs, the best products to use and implants are among the most asked-about topics by dental patients. 

Four dental professionals recently shared with Becker's what they feel is the most dangerous trend facing dentistry — the limited number of dental staff and providers.