Corporate dentistry has generated a lot of criticism, but there are some clear benefits to individual dentists and to the dental industry.  The increase in the number of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and in the number of dentists who work for them has caused some controversy. The decline in individual practices (which is driven by …

After more than 20 months of lock-downs, restrictions, social distancing, virtual meetings, and seminars due to COVID19, it’s nice to finally return to in-person conferences. Why You Should Attend Dental Conferences Dental conferences provide many benefits for you and your career:  Worldly keynote speakers from the Dental Science and Dentistry communities The latest advancements in …

In spite of the technological and management forces roiling the industry — and in part because of them — this is actually a good time to be a dentist. According to Precedence Research, global revenues from dental services are forecast to grow from $371 billion in 2020 to $699 billion by 2030, an 88% increase. …

Working with an experienced team in various facets of dentistry goes a long way in persuading young talent to join a practice. Many young professionals consider mentorship as being just as important as their salary when choosing a place of employment. Forming relationships with experienced colleagues is a natural process, and these relationships can quickly …

New dental school graduates are joining DSOs in record numbers. Should you be one of them? There are many reasons for falling private practice ownership and the increase in Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). New dental school graduates have their own reasons, and they are compelling enough that, according to data collected by the American Dental …

The range of compensation in the dental field is enormous. So how do you know what to expect? Especially in evaluating career opportunities, having a pay benchmark is critical for making a good decision. The median pay for dental practitioners nationwide is $190,462, but that median disguises a lot of variation between specialties and different …

Given their obvious advantages, it’s not surprising that DSOs make up a rapidly growing share of dental practices. But there’s another side of the trend that’s just as important: DSOs are leading the adoption of new processes and technologies that benefit patients and practices. With their economies of scale, DSOs are able to recover investments …

Prodent Search Launches New Portal And Blog Prodent Search has always been the go-to-place for DSO corporations and dental practices in the U.S and Canada to find and recruit top quality dentists and specialists—but that’s not all we do.  Prodent Search is excited to introduce the new candidate portal and blog! We’ve been listening to what our clients …

All dental practitioners start working for a new practice at some point in their career. Whether you’re just starting out and it’s your first practice, or you’re a seasoned pro and keep moving on to bigger and better clinics—either way, the move can be a bit daunting.  Regardless of how many times you make the …

Learning never stops. There’s always new information, new techniques, advancements in technology, innovations in health care…the list goes on.  Did you know that it’s the dental professional’s responsibility to keep up with current learning and updated practices? State and Provincial authorities call it “maintaining competence”.   How Do You Maintain Competence? With continuing education (CE) …