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The Long Recovery: A 2026 Mid-Year Update

Six months into 2026, the DSO industry isn't stalled. It's restructuring for what comes next. Read More

NEW & TRENDING

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C-Suite

The Operator’s Code

19 min. to read

Women in DSO®

Bold Moves & Rising Stars

1 min. to read

Markets & Enterprise

Creating AI Patient-Understanding Platform

8 min. to read

Markets & Enterprise

The Soul of the Brand

5 min. to read

Leadership

Built to Elevate

Patterson Dental isn’t treating leadership equity as an HR initiative. It is building systems that create access, accelerate growth, and amplify the next generation of leaders.

Ushering In Dentistry’s Overdue Future

Dr. Rania Saleh shares how a clinician-led vision—and a rigorously structured exam—became Oryx Dental, a platform uniting clinical excellence and...

10 min. to read

Breaking Barriers

Rahma Samow’s Trailblazing Journey to CEO. Rahma Samow’s ascent to CEO of ClearChoice Management Services marks a historic achievement and...

9 min. to read

Five Decades of Allyship and Partnership

Dr. Marion Bergman and Stanley Bergman offer a moving reflection on their journey spanning over 50 years. They emphasize the...

13 min. to read

Breaking Through the Silicon Ceiling

How Christine King Became the World’s First Female Semiconductor Company CEO An uneducated, single mother at 20, Christine King climbed...

9 min. to read

PERSPECTIVES

Afflicting the Comfortable

Five years after challenging dentistry's assumptions about leadership, Dr. Aman Kaur examines what still needs rewiring.

Thoughts for the DSO Industry in 2026 and Beyond

Drawing on decades of experience, Brian Colao outlines the disciplines that matter most—capital strategy, culture,...

5 min. to read

Navigating the Intersection of Dentistry and Business

Dr. Aman Kaur explores the critical role of engaged leadership in the success of DSOs,...

6 min. to read

Low Reimbursement Rates Top Dentists’ Challenges in 2026

By Rachel W. Morrissey and Dr. Marko Vujicic Results from the ADA Health Policy Institute’s...

3 min. to read

MARKETS & ENTERPRISE

Creating AI Patient-Understanding Platform

At 3DISC, Marie-Laure Pochon believes AI, digital workflows, and patient understanding can transform the future of dentistry.

AI At Scale

Dentistry isn’t debating AI—it’s proving it. With 50,000 providers and eight of the top 10 North American DSOs using VideaAI,...

4 min. to read

Choosing the Right PMS

Why Emerging DSOs Are Turning to Asprodental. Outdated PMS software is holding DSOs back. This makes selecting the right practice...

6 min. to read

Where the Money Slips Through

Hidden revenue leaks could be costing DSOs thousands. Vyne Dental’s Paul Bernard exposes the blind spots lurking in your revenue...

8 min. to read

The System Is Broken, Not Your Staff

by Marcus Bertilson Chief Operations Officer, Weave A Strategic AI Fix for the Dental Front Office Dental organizations are not...

7 min. to read

C-SUITE

The Operator’s Code

Inside the minds of top operators building high-performance teams, systems, and momentum.

Embracing the Evolution

Explore the six essential traits today’s Chief Marketing Officers need to excel and read exclusive Q&A insights from CMOs who...

12 min. to read

At the Helm

Leaders face many challenges daily that demand critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to navigating complexities with integrity and...

10 min. to read

Stewards of Scale

Six CEOs share how they lead through growth with discipline and purpose. From scaling culture and people to balancing innovation...

24 min. to read

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

Lessons in Leadership

Including: Julie Booher, Nate Tchaplia, Brinda Subbiah, Fred Lowery, Dan Scavilla

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Lizzie Garner, Helen Sheridan, Robert Rajalingam, Dr. Richard Rosato, Dr. Rick Workman

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Cher-Marie Scott, Scotte Hudsmith, Dr. Carrie Peterson, DDS, Cheryl Polmatier, John Geary

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Dr. Sami Webb, Brian Weatherly, Amy Slipcheck, Roe J. McFarlane, Nicola Deall

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Theresa Wang, Paul Kaiser, Tanya Befus, Steve Higginbotham, Teresa (Terri) Dolan

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Dr. Arwinder Judge, Dr. Elizabeth Walton, Suzanne Jackson, Shirley Misiak, Victoria Garcia

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Dr. Anna Singh, Michelle Dowling, Ophir Tanz, Stephanie Moritz, Linda Gehringer

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Lessons in Leadership

Including: Jessica Hennecke, Melissa Marquez, Shawna Eury, Dr. Sonia Chopra, Wardah Inam

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