I moved into an apartment recently. It’s an older apartment, but roomy. In this apartment is a sunroom with a large window looking out into the Seattle summer. I like to stand in this sunroom from time to time. Sipping a drink or brushing my teeth or just to stand and stare after a long workday. The first… Read More »
You have to be a great juggler to be a dentist, whether you’re an employee or run a practice. I’ve practiced dentistry for over 25 years and have always had multiple balls in the air at once. One of those balls is continuing your education. Continuing education is critical for many reasons other than to fulfill a state… Read More »
Thinking about attending the New Dentist Conference at ADA 2016? Check out what customized courses are being offered as part of the New Dentist Conference package. Don’t forget about the exclusive New Dentist Reception, Lounge, Campfire Sessions and networking opportunities too! Still on the fence? Hear from your peers as they share why they attend and what you… Read More »
Sales seasonality is the technical term for the fact that some months, from a business revenue perspective, are simply better than others, all other things being equal. At an extreme end, sales seasonality explains why a whopping 23.8 percent of jewelry stores sales and 15.3 percent of national chain department stores sales are in December (Source: www.NRF.com). New… Read More »
Dental benefits and third party issues are typically rated as one of the most critical concerns confronting dentists. ADA staff often receive questions from dentists regarding specific managed care contract issues. The ADA has been, and continues to be, extremely active in advocating for dentistry and educating dentists on the nuances of signing managed care agreements. This webinar… Read More »
A group of 17 general practice residency students from various programs in Chicago visited the ADA Headquarters June 2 to learn more about dental benefits and practice management. The attendees are residents from the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Loyola University Medical Center and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The program included a building tour, a presentation on managing complex… Read More »