Dreaming of Practice Ownership: Cash flow tips to help you start out strong

Editor’s note: This is the sixth article in a series of New Dentist Now blog posts on practice ownership from Wells Fargo Practice Finance, the practice lender endorsed by ADA Member Advantage. Healthy cash flow can be key to starting and ultimately “growing” any dental practice. This blog will offer some practical tips you can use to help… Read More »

Free oral health educational materials from ADA Foundation, Scholastic

Tiny Smiles, a Give Kids A Smile® Program, a collaboration of the American Dental Association Foundation and Scholastic, is providing dentists with free materials to help educate patients and families about oral health of kids ages 0 (birth) to 5. The kit includes fun activity sheets, tips to share with parents, and a mini-poster to display in your… Read More »

Manage your debt with these ADA resources

Between the stress of a new job and loan payments that seems to keep piling up, new dentists can have a lot on their minds. Fortunately, the ADA has tools available to new dentists that can help with debt and finance management. Access a debt load calculator, an FAQ on student loan refinancing and information on ADA membership… Read More »

10 Under 10 Winner: Giving veterans a reason to smile

Dr. Jon Copeland always knew he wanted to go into healthcare someday. He liked the idea that he could work with his hands, solve complex problems and make people’s lives better. It was right after dental school, during his residency, that he found some of the most complex problems he’d ever seen. Part of Dr. Copeland’s residency at… Read More »

Dreaming of Practice Ownership: The importance of a business plan, regular planning check-ups

Editor’s note: This is the fifth article in a series of New Dentist Now blog posts on practice ownership from Wells Fargo Practice Finance, the practice lender endorsed by ADA Member Advantage. A sound business plan can help new dentists realize their dreams of practice ownership. And just like teeth require regular check-ups, so too do business plans.… Read More »

Avoiding burnout as a new dentist

            After about three decades into the profession, Dr. Bill Claytor noticed he was becoming more cynical at work and often felt exhausted by the end of the day. “I realized I lost some of that drive I associated with early in my dental career,” he said. “I always enjoyed dentistry, but I saw the early signs of… Read More »