In 2015, the ADA conducted a Member Health and Wellness Survey that polled 2,122 dentists, spouses, and family members, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. The survey revealed that 9.7 percent had been diagnosed with an eating disorder. Two percent were diagnosed with Bulimia, 5.2 percent were diagnosed with compulsive overeating, and 2.5 percent were diagnosed… Read More »
Dental schools do a wonderful job of preparing students to enter dental practice. The students can accomplish most of the procedures that are asked of them. What dental schools don’t do is generate the ability to pick the right practice, take over a business from the senior dentist and guide a team toward excellent patient care. Yet these… Read More »
They say leaders are born, not made. Fortunately, they’re wrong. Countless entrepreneurs and professionals — including dentists — become outstanding leaders based on learning and determination rather than on natural talents. If you want to lead your dental business to a higher level of success, master these eight insights that have guided the best practice leaders to the… Read More »
As you set up your practice, it’s important to focus on the needs of your patients. But remember, you’re also starting a business and need the expertise of specialized advisors, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. At the very least, you should start with a qualified CPA, an experienced financial advisor and an organized office manager.… Read More »
As new dentists, we both thought we would wind up in private practices, delivering ethical care of very high quality to our patients. Eric planned to create a high production, multi-specialty practice. Ivy envisioned more of a laid-back solo practice. Although neither career panned out quite as planned, there are lessons to be learned from both. And thankfully,… Read More »
Throughout the history of modern dentistry, new technologies have earned their place in practices by outperforming older technologies in some crucial way. The introduction of innovative clinical procedures and materials stimulate the development of new support technologies. And basic scientific and engineering advances — such as from analog to digital systems — can have a revolutionary impact on… Read More »