Does the solo-dentist model still reign?
The solo-dentist practice model has stood the test time, but is it the most profitable? We'll take a closer look in today's edition. Plus: Check out the first mobile dental clinic in the U.S. for people who are incarcerated.
In today's newsletter:
🔷 Discovery of an Egyptian dentist’s tomb
đź”· Local SEO for practice visibility
🔷 Potential new treatment for Sjögren’s disease
đź”· American dentists are working longer and retiring older
The trends on our radar: StartUs Insights highlights the top 10 dental industry trends for 2025. This list is based on an analysis of 570 startups and emerging companies. The trends include tele-dentistry, 3D printing and dental implants.
The tech on our radar: Alien Milling Technologies has unveiled its Alien iBar series designed for full-arch restorations.
Who we’re following: @dr_rubinshtein on TikTok for his smile makeover reveal videos and the happiness his work brings his patients and followers.
Just for fun: Need a little mid-month laugh? Watch as Mr. Bean, played by the hilarious Rowan Atkinson, takes a trip to the dentist.
Plus: Check out the recently discovered 4,100-year-old Egyptian tomb of a conjurer-dentist who treated pharaohs.
Improve your practice visibility with local SEO
Local search engine optimization varies from traditional SEO, as it is geared towards having your practice appear in local-specific searches. In order to make the most of local SEO benefits, dentists should start by creating a full Google Business Profile that includes specialty services. David Wank, DMD and CEO of Short Hills Design, shares more actionable steps to help maximize your practice’s visibility in local online searches. (Dentaltown)
How far can you go as a solo dentist?
The most common dental practice model today is still a one-location, solo-dentist office. Host and dental practice coach Gary Takacs discusses styles of solo dentistry and variables involved in building a successful solo practice. As Takacs advises, “Follow your heart on things you like to do and be more selective. It’s okay to not do things in your practice.” He also offers strategies to maximize collections and how to maintain a work-life balance. (The Thriving Dentist Podcast)
Researchers hopeful about new treatment for Sjögren’s
A medication currently used to treat rheumatoid arthritis called Baricitinib (also known as Olumiant) appears to be curbing the symptoms of Sjögren’s disease, according to a new study. Sjögren’s disease causes dry eyes and mouth, fatigue, rashes and painful joints and muscles — but new research shows that this existing drug might be able to treat this autoimmune disorder, too. “If you can’t produce saliva, it may hamper your speech and your ability to process food, increasing your risk for developing cavities, and it overall worsens one’s health,” according to Rodrigo Lacruz, researcher and professor of molecular pathobiology at NYU College of Dentistry. (U.S. News)
- Findings: Non-opioids beat opioids after dental surgery
- Dental group fined $350,000 after lying about data breach
- American dentists are working longer and retiring older
- “Masters and Mentors” campaign launched by Heartland Dental
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