Category Archives: New Dentist Finances

Dreaming of practice ownership: Three questions to ask to help you establish your ‘practice personality’

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series of New Dentist Now blog posts on practice ownership from Wells Fargo Practice Finance, the practice lender endorsed by ADA Member Advantage. Do you want to work for yourself or someone else? To help you plan your path, be clear on exactly what you want — both long-… Read More »

New dentists receive 50 percent off ADA CE Online

If you have graduated from dental school in the last 10 years, you are eligible for 50 percent off ADA Continuing Education Online courses. Use code NEWDENTIST. ADA CE Online provides members with a bevy of classes that will help you strengthen and grow your practice. Simply log in with your ADA member account and ADA CE Online… Read More »

My journey in starting a practice: Securing a location

Editor’s note: In this New Dentist Now series, Dr. Katie Stuchlik chronicles her journey in buying and opening a practice with her friend and classmate, Dr. Lindsey Wendt, in the Houston area. During dental school, I never saw myself as a practice owner. I worked hard in school just to become a dentist and hopefully find an associateship… Read More »

Free webinar focuses on student loan refinancing, debt repayment options

Association members seeking to learn more about student loan refinancing and debt repayment options can attend a free Sept. 19 webinar, Student Loan Best Practices for ADA Members. The webinar is scheduled for 7-8 p.m. CDT and is hosted by Laurel Road, the student loan refinancing program endorsed by the ADA. The webinar will address the following questions:… Read More »

Solutions to help women dentists improve their financial know-how

When you think about a coach your mind probably goes to sports rather than finances, but maybe that should change. Just like sports or personal coaches, a financial coach is a good thing to have on your side. They can help new dentists, especially women, manage their budget and plan for the future. Financial literacy is especially important… Read More »

Launching a practice? Don’t forget these 3 tasks

Are you thinking about starting your own practice? Or have you already taken the plunge and opened your first office? Whether you’re a newbie or think you have it figured out, here are a few tasks you may not have thought about: 1. Check your local laws This is especially true if you are moving from out of… Read More »