Increasing reimbursement payouts to keep up with inflation is dentists' best solution to improve the process.

Reimbursements from dental insurance companies are struggling to keep up with inflation, causing major challenges for some dentists.

An increased emphasis on quantity of treatments has one endodontist concerned about the quality of patient care.

Dental insurance companies, dental schools and DSOs are pushing the dental industry into a "Bermuda Triangle" of challenges, according to one dental practice owner. 

Consolidation of dental supply companies and practices is creating a new set of challenges for practice owners, according to Robert Trager, DDS.

The life of a dentist is full of tough decisions, from deciding what to do after graduating dental school to having to fire staff members.

DSO consolidation, rising operational costs and staffing shortages are among the top trends dental execs and practice owners are most afraid of in 2023. 

From deciding what insurance to accept to weighing the pros and cons of joining a DSO, being a dentist calls for making tough choices.

Despite several economic challenges facing the dental and oral health industries, Henry Moomaw does not find it difficult to remain optimistic.

Jim Mizouni is senior vice president and chief development officer of Sage Dental, a DSO that supports 93 total practices across Florida and Georgia. 

A recent proposal by the Federal Trade Commission could be potentially harmful to private dental practices that aim to protect their business and patient relationships.

A recent proposal by the Federal Trade Commission could harm competition among DSOs and potentially lead to additional employee turnover, according to one DSO exec.

The integration of dental and medical care, the rising cost of the workforce and the prominence of artificial intelligence in dentistry are three trends dental executives and dentists are following. 

Private practice dentists face several challenges in today's industry, including increased competition from DSOs, stagnant reimbursement rates and rising operating costs. 

DSOs having an increased market share, private equity and the growth of digital dentistry are three of the biggest evolutions dentists have seen over the past five years.

Dental implant robotics, rising inflation and lower insurance reimbursements are three of the biggest changes that dentists have seen in the past year. 

Despite dental industry consolidation trending upwards, some dentists remain steadfast in their private practice.

Business operations, insurance navigation and leadership are among the skills dentists say they wish they learned in dental school. 

As a result of high student debt and rising costs, practicing dentistry independently is becoming a thing of the past for many dentists.

DSO consolidation, practice profitability and payer relations are just a few of the topics dental execs and professionals spoke with Becker's about in February.