What is a dental associateship? A common form of dental employment is an associateship, where a dentist works as an employee of another dentist, or a group practice, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. Every associateship is structured a differently, depending on the parties involved. Like any long-term relationship, a successful associateship depends on shared goals and… Read More »
People frequently ask me why I am so active in my involvement with the state dental association. It’s a good question. I don’t get paid for it, and it takes a lot of time out of my schedule, something that is tough when you are a new dentist. However, the ultimate answer is best told through an experience… Read More »
Cleveland — KeyBank National Association announced in April it acquired the digital lending business of Laurel Road, the student loan-refinancing program endorsed by the ADA. Through the acquisition, the Laurel Road brand will remain in place, along with its agreement with the ADA, according to a news release. KeyBank, a bank-based financial services company, seeks to accelerate growth… Read More »
Taking the time to get to know your patients on a personal level — and letting them get to know you — goes a long way when it comes to patient retention, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. Let’s face it, most people don’t like going to the dentist. If your chair-side manner is impeccable and… Read More »
Learn best practices for student loan refinancing and better understand your student loan repayment options with this complimentary webinar from the ADA and preferred provider Laurel Road. This webinar will cover important information on loan refinancing and loan forgiveness options, followed by a Q&A session. Register here today. Remember, ADA members receive a 0.25% rate discount* when they… Read More »
When Dr. Danielle Riordan joined the ADA, she simply thought it was part of the progression as a dentist. Raised in the St. Louis area, which has an active local dental society, and inspired by her father Dr. Mark Zust, a former ADA trustee, Dr. Riordan was active in organized dentistry since dental school. “It was just the… Read More »