Practice Management
Explore the business side of dental practices, emphasizing efficient dental practice management systems, the use of social media for patient engagement, and strategies for handling insurance and subscription models. We'll also cover trends in patient communication and retention strategies, addressing some of the biggest challenges in dentistry today.
The American Dental Association and the Academy for Sports Dentistry recently partnered to bring attention to the specialization within the field. The partnership aims to raise awareness on existing resources available to practices, such as certifications and treatment plans. They also plan...
Dental hiring has been in flux for several years, and the latest data points to continued instability. While the pipeline of new dentists grows, the support roles that make daily operations possible remain stubbornly difficult to fill.
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Private equity’s grip on dentistry is redefining its priorities and models, and 2025 has introduced fresh regulatory, operational, and strategic pivots worth paying attention to. This week, Dentistry 411 shares a synthesis of the latest PE data and trends along with a critical lens on what matters most right now for...
The ADA Health Policy Institute’s third-quarter 2025 report paints a mixed (and at times sobering) picture of the current economic reality for dental professionals. With operating costs climbing, appointment wait times dropping, and fee increases failing to close the...
Cuts to Medicaid at both the federal and state levels are once again creating turbulence in the dental operatory. For dentists who already grapple with the limitations of government reimbursement, the latest updates may feel more like a warning...
Social media is the new waiting room, and it may not be a good thing. From DIY orthodontics to snap-on veneers and illegal “veneer techs” advertising on TikTok, the dental profession is now routinely contending with digital misinformation masquerading...
Even with advances in imaging, EHR systems, and clinical decision-making tools, diagnostic errors continue to quietly erode the credibility of care in dentistry. At Dentistry 411, we’re digging into new data that shows just how persistent — and preventable...
Dental teams are shrinking, and the pressure on those left standing is mounting. Staffing shortages in dentistry, particularly for dental hygienists and assistants, have moved from a chronic issue to a crisis point, with major implications for patient care,...
The fluoride debate is back, and not just in fringe corners of the internet. Over the course of 2025, fluoride has become a political buzzword, showing up in local legislation and political discourse in new headlines every week. It...
If you're still waiting until someone quits to start hiring, you're already behind. Dental practices across the country are struggling to find qualified assistants and hygienists. Five years post-pandemic, over 60% of dentists say staffing is still a top...
