Category Archives: Helping You Succeed as a Dentist

Finding your perfect match as an associate

There is no better feeling or accomplishment than finishing dental school. We all work tirelessly for hours a day just so we can make it to “the good side” or the days of working as a “real” dentist. But is working as a “real” dentist truly “the good side” when you land yourself a horrible associateship? When I… Read More »

The myth of work-life balance and finding your peace

During my journey in dentistry, one of the phrases I’ve heard ad nauseum refers to work-life balance — this mystical and mythical concept of being able to juggle it all. Much is asked of us in this profession. We are expected to be business owners, practice leaders, team players, role models, and that’s before you add in the… Read More »

The 5 skills necessary for private practice ownership

Michael Kutsyk, D.D.S., is a graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He is currently in private practice in Bradenton, Florida. He is also a part-time clinical professor at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. You’ve graduated from dental school, spent some time practicing clinical dentistry, and… Read More »

Propelling membership to leadership: an interview in honor of Women’s History Month

In this post, Cathy Hung, D.D.S., interviews Renee Arace, D.M.D., in honor of Women’s History Month. Dr. Arace is the current president-elect of the New Jersey Dental Association. She is an owner of a successful general and cosmetic dental practice in West Orange and formally Verona, New Jersey. Dr. Arace is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University College… Read More »

The positive impact of wellness on productivity

The concept of “wellness” is quickly becoming a buzzword in the workplace. While many employers initially adopted wellness initiatives to reduce health care costs, there is now evidence that these programs can also lead to increased productivity and improved employee morale. When it comes to productivity, we often focus on efficiency and output. But many don’t realize that wellness is… Read More »

Practicing mindfulness as a new dentist

There are too many things happening in life that could make us feel stressed, overwhelmed and less focused. Especially as a new dentist with a lot of responsibilities, your mind is constantly busy trying to get a clearer insight of where you want to take your practice to. The first rule to keep in mind is that there’s… Read More »