After graduating from University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2010, Dr. Danielle Riordan of St. Peters, Missouri, had what many would describe as the perfect set up: a partner in an established practice. The catch? The seasoned practitioner who’d be her partner was her dad, Dr. Mark Zust. Many of the staff and patients had… Read More »
Dental anesthesiology becomes the 10th dental specialty recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards, according to ADA News. The recognition comes after the National Commission on March 11 adopted a resolution based on an application from the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists to recognize dental anesthesiology as a dental specialty. “This historic… Read More »
It’s natural for dental associates to eventually step out on their own. Whether you’re looking to pay down student loan debt, create more lifestyle flexibility or care for patients under your philosophy, practice ownership remains one of the most rewarding ways to meet your personal and career goals. But establishing your own practice often requires acquiring an existing… Read More »
ADA Practice Transitions fosters relationships between dentists at key points in their careers. The new service, piloting this spring in Maine and Wisconsin, pairs dentists looking to join or buy a practice with dentists looking to hire or sell. The online platform includes resources tailored to each dentist’s career stage and training to help achieve a successful transition.… Read More »
The American Academy of Pediatrics, in collaboration with the ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention and other health care organizations, has developed a new toolkit that focuses on oral health for pregnant women and extends to oral health for babies. The toolkit, part of AAP’s Tiny Teeth campaign, is timed to coincide with National Children’s Dental… Read More »
If you are like many dentists who own a practice, you share a variety of critical priorities in addition to the practice of dentistry, such as managing taxes, attracting and rewarding valued employees, and establishing a long-term strategy to help plan for the financial futures of your employees. Fortunately, you also share an option that could help address… Read More »