Growing up in a military home, Dr. Carol Summerhays always knew she wanted to serve her country in the same way her grandfather and father did. What she may not have imagined was the impact serving would have on her long career in dentistry. Dr. Summerhays, who served as a naval dentist after graduating from dental school, said… Read More »
There are many reasons why a dentist may decide to share their office space. For a practice owner, sharing office space may offer additional income from underutilized space. The lessee dentist will save on the cost of purchasing their own office and equipment. A leasing dentist may also benefit from working in an area or locale with a… Read More »
It takes a matter of seconds to realize that someone is selling to you. In person, you may get that vibe from someone and instantly know. The same applies in social media. In fact, Facebook goes to great lengths to prevent businesses from placing ads in users’ news feeds that are overtly “salesy.” That old saying, “You’ll attract… Read More »
Figuring out whether to opt in or out of Medicare can be confusing for some dentists. The ADA has resources to help dentists make the decision that’s best for their practice. Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, dentists who write prescriptions for Part D drugs must be enrolled in “an approved status or have a valid opt-out affidavit on file… Read More »
As they drove home to New York City from Rutgers University nearly a decade ago, Dr. Marcus Johnson and Dr. Edly Destine may not have imagined they would one day consider each other family. Their relationship is a testament to the power of mentorship, friendship, common interests and following through. Dr. Johnson, then a third-year dental student at… Read More »
Las Vegas — Dentists wanting to learn more about group practice, or expand or enhance an existing group practice, should consider attending BIG IDEA 2018: Discovering Group Practice. The conference, sponsored by the ADA Council on Dental Practice, will be held Jan. 31, 2018, at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, one day before the American Academy of… Read More »