If you tell kids today that there was a time when the Internet didn’t exist, they’d be amazed. In fact, they’d wonder how you made it through life. Today’s dentists would be equally surprised to hear that there was a time when any dentist could open a practice and automatically be successful. Due to the low supply and… Read More »
Your website is an invitation to patients to learn about your practice. It should show your practice in its best light and invite visitors to learn more. Websites, like real-world practices, also have to comply with legal requirements. An effective website is a work in progress, one that requires regular updates to keep it working the way you… Read More »
In search of dental facilities that seamlessly combine esthetic appeal, function and design, ADA Member Advantage, ADA Council on Dental Practice and BMO Harris Bank are seeking entries through July 15 for the inaugural ADA Design Innovation Awards. Association members are encouraged to submit entries for the “new build” and “remodel” categories. All practice types and sizes are… Read More »
Whether you are looking to join an existing practice or establish a new one, it’s often helpful to create a practice option report. A practice option report is a written document that outlines your goals in both quantitative and qualitative terms. The qualitative portion of the practice option report should consider your goals and practice objectives in terms… 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 »
Most taxpayers don’t need to spend too much time worrying about being audited by the Internal Revenue Service. However, many dentists are both small business owners and high wage earners, which means they may be more likely to hear from the tax man. In its latest annual report, the IRS says it sent more than two million notices… Read More »