If you have ever been interviewed, then you probably got to the end of the interview and were asked, “Now, do you have any questions for me?” And, if you’re anything like I am, you froze up for a few seconds, asked the first thing that came to your mind and hoped it wasn’t a stupid question. This… Read More »
You could be featured in ADA 2016 marketing! Write the reason you attend on a piece of paper. Take a photo holding the paper. Post publicly on Twitter and/or Facebook using #whyiattend The contest runs through March 31. Winners will be selected at random to win: Grand Prize: Free airfare, hotel and registration for ADA 2016. 2nd Place:… Read More »
In my last article, Finding a Job, I shared the best approach to finding opportunities as a young dentist. Today, I would like to share some insight on how hone your interview skills. I can still remember my first interview. It was my senior year of dental school and a dental corporation was hosting an “interview day.” This… Read More »
Getting out of dental school and working in a private practice is an exciting time. Unfortunately, it also means a huge learning curve for young dentists. I was no different! As seasoned dentists go on to mentor our younger peers, there is a growing trend of four common mistakes that I see new dentists make. 1. Lack of… Read More »
Like any admirable goal, getting your business’s finances in order and becoming financially secure requires the development of good financial habits. Here are six habits of financially secure practices, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. Consistently and appropriately increasing fees: Each year the cost of providing quality dentistry increases, including supplies and salaries. As the dentist… Read More »
As you may have heard, there’s a big election in 2016. This election will be the most expensive, aggressive, and important election this country has ever seen. In addition to electing a new president, all 435 House members and a third of the Senate will be up for election. The American Dental Association’s Political Action Committee (ADPAC) is… Read More »