Helping dental professionals to confidently embrace emerging technologies through community-driven research and practical tools.
Based on comprehensive research of dental technology adoption challenges and opportunities.
Real problems from real practices - not vendor talking points
Average waste: $40,000+ on unused technology per practice.
Reality: Staff never adopts it, vendor support disappears after sale.
The problem: No clear roadmap from purchase to daily use.
Result: Technology becomes expensive storage decoration.
Reality: Your team doesn't understand it, fears it, or sees no benefit.
Solution needed: Peer examples of successful adoption.
Top 9 Dentist Challenges 2025
Based on comprehensive research-backed analysis with survey data from ADA Health Policy Institute, Dental Economics, and multiple peer-reviewed studies covering thousands of dental professionals.
Key Data: 76% of dentists find it "extremely challenging" to recruit dental hygienists. 60% cite staffing shortage as their #1 concern in 2025.
Impact: Practices are reducing hours, using temporary staff, and losing productivity.
Key Data: Technology integration causes initial workflow slowdowns. Staff adaptation periods required. Training costs are significant.
Impact: Temporary productivity decrease during transitions. Change resistance among staff.
Key Data: 65% of practices identify rising overhead as their top challenge for the second consecutive year with median overhead rate at 61.9%.
Impact: Compressed profit margins, difficult capital investment decisions.
Key Data: 74% believe AI advancements could result in potential layoffs in the dental industry within 5 years. Limited confidence in AI-generated diagnosis.
Impact: Technology adoption delays, competitive disadvantages, missed improvement opportunities.
Key Data: Insurance issues consistently rank as #2 challenge. Significant portion considering network changes. Claim denials increasing.
Impact: Revenue pressure, administrative burden, network participation decisions.
Key Data: Significant portions of practices report insufficient patient volume. Patient no-shows identified as major scheduling barrier.
Impact: Scheduling gaps, revenue impact, increased marketing investment needed.
Key Data: Insurance verification issues cause claim delays. Patient payment delays increasing. Coding errors impact reimbursements.
Impact: Cash flow challenges, increased administrative costs, collection delays.
Key Data: Security incidents increasing year over year. Healthcare practices targeted by cyber criminals. Majority of consumers taking protective data steps.
Impact: Increased cybersecurity investments, compliance costs, patient trust concerns.
Key Data: High upfront costs identified as primary adoption barrier. ROI timelines unclear. Patient expectations for modern technology increasing.
Impact: Investment hesitation, expectation gaps, competitive pressure concerns.
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Connect with fellow practitioners exploring digital dentistry, AI applications, and emerging technologies. Share experiences, learn from case studies, and build the future of dental practice together.
Dr. Steven Glassman, a globally recognized innovator in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Known as "the dentist's dentist," Dr. Glassman travels worldwide educating professionals on cutting-edge technologies.
Dr. Glassman practices alongside his wife, Dr. Debra Glassman, in their thriving New York City cosmetic dental practice. A graduate of Brandeis University and Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
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