Category Archives: After Dental School

Prepare for a Successful Practice Partnership

Whether you are looking to become an associate or take on an equity stake in a practice, successful partnerships don’t just happen—they take effort and planning. Here are four tips adapted from ADA New Dentist News: Check for Shared Philosophies Managed care or fee-for-service? Limited hours with lots of flexibility, or an intense schedule with patients from dawn… Read More »

Life as a New Dentist — General Practice Residency

The ADA is made up of individuals—here’s one of them. Who are you? I’m Dr. B. Alexandra Barton, a proud member of the Class of 2013 of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, and I’m currently enrolled in a twelve-month General Practice Residency (GPR) at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver. If you could have any job OTHER… Read More »

Marketing the Dental Practice — Community Involvement

Getting involved in your community can be a great way to give back, as well as raise awareness of your practice and bring patients to your door. But with so many deserving causes and different opportunities, it can be a challenge to direct your energy to where it will be most effective. In March 2013 ADA New Dentist… Read More »

Learning to Manage your Online Reputation at Annual Session

It’s almost time for ADA Annual Session with over 300 lectures and interactive learning events to choose from. We suggest the New Dentist Track — these 21 courses were selected in consultation with the ADA New Dentist Committee, and they cover both clinical and practice management topics. One course in the track is Are You Well-Liked? Why Online… Read More »

Finding a Job — What Questions Should You Ask During the Interview?

When you are looking for an employment opportunity, remember that the job interview is a two-way street, with both parties assessing each other. Dr. Ryan Dulde has put together a list of 30 Interview Questions for Finding the Right Fit. It’s worth checking out the entire list — Dr. Dulde not only suggests the questions, but often explains… Read More »

Bounce Back after Time off

Here’s hoping you had a great long weekend. While we never turn down a day off of work, sometimes extra time away can make it hard to get back into the swing of things. If that sounds familiar, WikiHow has a list of suggestions for how to overcome the post-vacation blues. One tip involves incorporating some lessons from… Read More »