Name
02. Navigating Inflation and Cost Pressures in Dental Practices
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Speakers
Vilas Sastry, DMD, Chief Executive Officer, Teledentistry.com
Drew Tedlock, Director, Payor Relations, Heartland Dental
Aleeza Hashmi Shafi, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Bitewing AI
Drew Tedlock, Director, Payor Relations, Heartland Dental
Aleeza Hashmi Shafi, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Bitewing AI
Description
Inflation, labor shortages, and rising supply costs are squeezing dental practices nationwide. This panel examines how leaders are navigating cost pressures through pricing strategy, productivity improvements, vendor management, and operational efficiency. Panelists share practical approaches to protecting margins while sustaining access, quality, and patient satisfaction in an uncertain economic environment.
Location Name
Williford B (Third floor)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Ariana Portalatin, Assistant Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
aportalatin@beckershealthcare.com
Dental + DSO: Topic Tags
RCM, Independent Practice