The transition from dental school to private practice is one of the most rewarding phases of a dental career. Dental school provides a strong clinical foundation, discipline and an evidence-based approach to care. Entering private practice builds on that foundation by offering new perspectives that deepen clinical judgment, communication skills and professional confidence. As I began working outside… Read More »
“I was holding the mirror with one hand, and my breath with the other.” It wasn’t the first time I performed that procedure. But that day, everything felt off. The patient was anxious. The assistant wasn’t in sync. The impression failed, and so did the rhythm I usually trust. My hand didn’t tremble, but inside, I did. That… Read More »
We have a problem. There is a troubling gap between the medical and dental communities when it comes to cancer care. As a result, health care providers and their patients alike experience a great deal of frustration regarding the lack of dental care available to patients with cancer. In my training, I met a middle-aged man who had… Read More »
Editor’s note: This is the eighth article in a series exploring the business aspects of the dental profession, from starting a practice and marketing to hiring staff and finances. A lot of us are thinking of buying a CEREC system in our brand-new office, hoping it make things efficient. We also consider getting the fanciest massage chairs for… Read More »
During the first years after I graduated from my first dental school in Iraq in 2009, I had never used to deal with practice statistics, surveys, and digital quality measures. As I moved to other countries where I worked or studied in the dental field, I also did not find many data-driven private practices where I worked at.… Read More »
Editor’s note: This is the seventh article in a series exploring the business aspects of the dental profession, from starting a practice and marketing to hiring staff and finances. If you live in city like Seattle, you’ve already heard of how difficult it can be to find good team members. I’ve heard these statements repeated so often in… Read More »