In early 2011, I had been in practice for about two and a half years as an associate dentist, and I knew it was time to move on and start a practice of my own. After briefly considering some purchase options, I decided to do a start-up practice. Financing from the bank was the next step. It’s been a little… Read More »
For Dr. Marcus Johnson, the challengeof endodontics, and what he calls its basic principle — saving the natural dentition — is a genuinely intriguing pursuit. “I love the fact that within one or two visits, most patients can get back to their normal lifestyle and routine — pain free,” said the New York City-based dentist. His passion for… Read More »
Gone are the days where the phone book and word of mouth were how patients found their dentist. Today, many patients use the Internet and social media to seek out a dentist. Having a website for your practice or using Facebook or Twitter to promote your dental office can be effective ways of drumming up new patients. Here… Read More »
From learning how to manage student loan debt and maintaining a comfortable work-life balance to staying up-to-date on the future of health care and becoming leaders, the New Dentist Conference continuing education lineup is like choosing your own adventure. This year’s New Dentist Conference will be held Oct. 20-22 in Denver. In between networking opportunities and unwinding with… Read More »
Dr. Bari Levine is a pediatric dentistry resident at Temple University/Pediatric Dental Associates in Philadelphia. Why Dentistry? My mother, father, and brother are all dental specialists, so dentistry was a natural fit for me. I love interacting with patients and parents each day, promoting positive oral health behaviors from a young age, and having children excited to come… Read More »
Is your practice considering offering incentives for online reviews? If so, you’ll want to pay special attention to this article. Even giving a patient a simple Starbucks card in exchange for a review on Yelp can get your practice listed as a suspicious business and elicit the attention of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). To make matters worse,… Read More »