I’m sure I’m not alone when I say the last year flew by. It was my first full year in my start-up practice with my partner, Dr. Lindsey Wendt. We grew more than we imagined and were faced with some challenges along the way. Overall, the year was very successful from a professional standpoint. I’m hoping for an… Read More »
There’s no better time to start taking control of your financial life than the beginning of a new year. It’s a clean slate. All those poor money choices you made last year? Not a problem. New Year, new you. You may be drowning in debt. You may be struggling to get by as a dentist (who knew that… Read More »
A few years ago, I had some time to kill between courses at one of my favorite places, Spear Education in Scottsdale, Arizona. While talking over coffee during the first course, I mentioned to resident faculty member Dr. Doug Benting that I’d like to go for a hike. He asked if I was going to hike the Grand… Read More »
The ADA New Dentist News unveiled Dec. 19 its new webpage, giving the decades-old print publication a larger online presence. The new website seeks to provide new dentists and dental students in-depth stories, news and insight in a more frequent basis. Created by new dentist leaders more than 22 years ago, the quarterly print supplement to the ADA… Read More »
We’ve all faced them. The conversations we wish we didn’t have to have. Whether with loved ones, team members or superiors, they are all a source of dread. There is little training offered in how to handle these conversations, and most often it is based on past mistakes that hopefully can be learned from. But because handling difficult… Read More »
This award recognizes 10 amazing dentists who graduated from dental school less than 10 years ago. Know a new dentist who inspires others in science, education and research, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership and advocacy? Nominations are open until Dec. 31. The New Dentist Committee will select winners and they’ll be announced in March 2020. Winners will receive a… Read More »