Dental schools do a wonderful job of preparing students to enter dental practice. The students can accomplish most of the procedures that are asked of them. What dental schools don’t do is generate the ability to pick the right practice, take over a business from the senior dentist and guide a team toward excellent patient care. Yet these… Read More »
As you set up your practice, it’s important to focus on the needs of your patients. But remember, you’re also starting a business and need the expertise of specialized advisors, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. At the very least, you should start with a qualified CPA, an experienced financial advisor and an organized office manager.… Read More »
Throughout the history of modern dentistry, new technologies have earned their place in practices by outperforming older technologies in some crucial way. The introduction of innovative clinical procedures and materials stimulate the development of new support technologies. And basic scientific and engineering advances — such as from analog to digital systems — can have a revolutionary impact on… Read More »
For many prospective patients, your website will be their first introduction to who you are, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. It will serve as a key part of your online marketing efforts as you will want to direct people to visit your site and learn more about you and your practice. A bad website will… Read More »
Dental benefits and specifically coordination of benefits (COB) typically generate many questions from dental offices. The ADA has been, and continues to be, extremely active in advocating for dentistry and educating dental offices on COB and other dental benefits issues. What is a PPO write-off? What fee can I charge my patient when there are two dental plans… Read More »
I walked out of dental school with stars in my eyes and a kick in my step. I tackled the work force head on with a goal of finding “the perfect associateship,” using it to kickstart my career, and start down on a path leading straight to my well-defined goals. These were the goals that I had cultivated… Read More »