Category Archives: New Dentist Finances

Free webinar: Trends in the dental benefits market

Do you ever wonder how many people are covered by dental benefits or how many dentists participate in network plans? Participants in this webinar will hear from industry leaders on current trends in the dental benefits market and the underlying factors that drive these trends. Participants will also gain a better understanding of the market limitations on the… Read More »

Student loan-repayment options for dental residents

With the introduction of a dedicated refinancing program for dental residents, dentists in training now have more options for repaying their dental-school loans. It’s good to have options, but the landscape can be a little complicated to navigate. If you’re a dental resident, or are about to become one, there are some things you should know when deciding… Read More »

Dental Office Design Competition spurs imagination, inspiration

Olympia, Wash. — Many children want treehouses in their backyard. Most don’t think about treehouses in their dentists’ offices. The young patients at Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry in Olympia, Washington, are treated to a treehouse in the waiting room. It is one of the unique design elements of the practice, and because of those characteristics owners Drs.… 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 »

Talking finances in a clinical setting

One of the greatest challenges for many dentists is the need to discuss money with patients. Dentists are people who are devoted to the well-being of their patients; just read any dental school admissions essay and you will clearly see that we are a population of helpers. So in the dental operatory, after having presented treatment to the… Read More »