Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a fall financial series of New Dentist Now blog posts from Darien Rowayton Bank, which provides student loan refinancing and is endorsed by the American Dental Association. Qualifying ADA members receive a 0.25 percent rate reduction to DRB’s already low rates for the life of the loan as long as… Read More »
Dental students can learn about managing debt and wealth, practice management, employment agreements and more through the ADA Success program. ADA Success offers a free series of live, in-person programs presented by ADA member dentists or other subject matter experts. The goal is to help dental students prepare for life as a dentist and boost student engagement within… Read More »
As the average educational debt for senior dental students continue to grow, the ADA launched in September a new web portal dedicated on money-saving resources and tools to help dentists achieve financial stability. “This is a great resource for members and sorely needed, especially for new dentists,” said Dr. Chris Hasty, New Dentist Committee chair. “I’m so… Read More »
Beat the clock and save when you register for the New Dentist Conference before Friday, Sept. 16. After 5 p.m. CDT next Friday, the ADA 2016 registration fee doubles and the New Dentist Reception ticket price increases. At the New Dentist Conference, you can get it all: incredible savings, professional and social networking opportunities, a customized CE track… Read More »
In early 2011, I had been in practice for about two and a half years as an associate dentist, and I knew it was time to move on and start a practice of my own. After briefly considering some purchase options, I decided to do a start-up practice. Financing from the bank was the next step. It’s been a little… Read More »
Gone are the days where the phone book and word of mouth were how patients found their dentist. Today, many patients use the Internet and social media to seek out a dentist. Having a website for your practice or using Facebook or Twitter to promote your dental office can be effective ways of drumming up new patients. Here… Read More »