Category Archives: Helping You Succeed as a Dentist

Study clubs from a business perspective

Englewood, Colo. — For new dentists, there can be a lot to learn when it comes to creating or running a small business. Establishing the necessary business elements and learning how to run a successful dental practice can provide challenges early in one’s career. The Colorado Dental Association New Dentist Committee is taking a unique approach in an… Read More »

Greater St. Louis Dental Society finds key to engaging new dentists: Fun

St. Louis — “The Price is Right.” “Family Feud.” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Spoofing classic game shows and morning talk shows into activities may seem silly. But for the Greater St. Louis Dental Society, it’s been the key to engaging new dentists. “It’s taken some trial and error, and we’ve had a couple of failures,” said Susan Prosperi,… Read More »

The associateship interview: Come prepared with smart questions

New dentists have many professional options after graduating from dental school. One of these options is joining an existing office as an associate dentist. Although it may seem like an ideal route for you, it may face some challenges if the future associate and the practice owner do not discuss — and put in writing — important hiring… Read More »

Are you satisfied? – Practice setting and dentist job satisfaction

Are you satisfied with your current job situation? Are there certain aspects you wish were different? Maybe you are just starting your career, or looking for a change. It turns out the type of practice you work in may impact how you feel about your dental career. In an innovative, first-of-its-kind study, researchers from the University of Illinois… Read More »

The six CE topics new dentists want to explore

Want to learn from your peers? Discover the top CE subjects they are searching for online. According to ADA CE Online, new dentists want to study topics that will advance their success in practice, improve patient care and deepen their knowledge of dental specialties. Here are the six most popular terms your peers are searching for right now:… Read More »

ADA-endorsed student loan program rebrands to Laurel Road

Darien Rowayton Bank — the student loan refinancing program endorsed by the ADA — announced June 15 that its online lending division inclusive of its student loan refinancing program is now officially called Laurel Road. The rebrand includes a new logo, visual identity and website. Although the online lending division is rebranding under a new name, terms of… Read More »