Dr. Lyon, dental director for Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and Dental Care Alliance, recently spoke with Becker’s about the potential disadvantages of this trend. The views expressed are those of Dr. Lyon and do not necessarily reflect those of Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics or Dental Care Alliance. Most notably, the number of dental schools has increased significantly. A quarter of all first-year students enrolled in newly established schools, according to data from the American Dental Association. Some believe the expansion of the number of dental schools will result in a decline of clinical requirements.