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A new bill proposes banning AI from giving dental advice. Learn how dental practices can safely use AI in patient communication without creating compliance risk. A proposed AI rule that dental practice owners should pay attention to Artificial intelligence is starting to show up everywhere in dentistry. It appears in radiograph interpretation tools, patient communication […]
Read NowWhat does the rise of DSOs signal for private dental practices? A recent article in Group Dentistry Now titled “3 DSO Models, 1 Mission: Ownership, Capital & the Future of Group Dentistry” explores how dental service organizations are evolving their ownership structures, capital strategies, and governance models. The coverage highlights a steady trend in dentistry: […]
Read NowWhy Morning Huddles Matter in a Busy Practice Morning huddles are one of the simplest ways to create a more organized, profitable, and calm dental practice. When morning huddles are done well, they improve communication, uncover schedule opportunities, and help the entire team walk into the day with clarity instead of chaos. If your practice […]
Read NowReporting in late 2025 from USA Dental Report highlighted a concern many owner dentists already feel firsthand. General dentist income declined by roughly $17,000 in 2024 while practice expenses continued to rise. Labor costs, insurance reimbursement pressure, and operating expenses are tightening margins across dentistry. For many dental practice owners, the instinctive response is to […]
Read NowA recent Dentistry IQ article highlighted what many dental teams already feel every day: an energy crisis in dentistry. High-performing clinicians and staff are increasingly operating under sustained cognitive load, often with little recovery time during the workday. Fatigue in a dental office is often framed as a personal wellness issue. The article correctly notes […]
Read NowOn March 5th, the World Health Organization released updated guidance on environmentally friendly and less invasive oral health care for preventing and managing dental caries. The report emphasizes prevention-first care, minimally invasive techniques, and reducing reliance on mercury-containing restorative materials. At first glance, this appears to be a clinical update. For owner dentists, however, the […]
Read NowA recent report in Becker’s Dental Review noted that Premier Care Dental Management acquired two dental practices in Pennsylvania. On the surface, this type of story can feel routine. Dental service organizations (DSO’s) continue to expand their footprint through steady acquisitions. But behind the headlines is a larger shift in how dentistry operates, and independent […]
Read NowIn late February 2026, the ADA Foundation announced a disaster relief fund designed to support dentists affected by natural disasters. The program offers grants of up to $25,000 to help with urgent personal needs following federally declared disasters. While the fund is intended to provide short-term relief, the announcement highlights a broader issue for dental […]
Read NowWhy Patient Flow Is Changing in Dentistry Patient flow in dental practices looks very different today than it did even a few years ago. The modern patient expects convenience, speed, and a seamless experience from the moment they interact with your office. When patient flow is disorganized, everything suffers. Production slows down. Case acceptance drops. […]
Read NowWhy Dental Practice Overhead Matters More Than Most Dentists Realize Dental practice overhead is one of the most important numbers in a practice, yet it is one of the least understood. Many dentists feel like they are producing well but still not seeing the profit they expected. When dental practice overhead is too high, revenue […]
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