Category Archives: New Dentist Finances

Dental students invited to register for loan repayment program webinar

Dental students seeking financial assistance after graduation are invited join a National Health Service Corps webinar on its Students to Service (S2S) Loan Repayment Program, to be held 2-3 p.m. EST, July 28. National Health Service Corps staff will give an overview on the application process, program eligibility and service commitment. The S2S Loan Repayment Program provides up… Read More »

New Dentist Conference schedule announced

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 in dentistry

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 »

Learn about ER referral programs

Every 15 seconds someone, somewhere visits an emergency room for a dental-related problem. The majority of these patients are suffering from dental decay. Eighty percent of those visits are due to preventable conditions. In 2014, the ADA launched Action for Dental Health, a nationwide, community-based movement aimed at ending the dental health crisis facing America today. One of… Read More »

Insurance options for new dentists

There are so many different kinds of insurance out there, how do you know what you need? Each year, more than 100,000 dentists, dental students and dental family members rely on ADA Members Insurance Plans for insurance protection. The ADA Term Life Plan provides up to $3,000,000 in life insurance and can also be used to serve as… Read More »

Buyer beware: Gray market product checklist

In light of concerns about the effectiveness and safety of dental products sold on the gray market, it’s imperative dentists and their team members be cognizant of what they are purchasing and from whom. The term “gray market” is a generic term that primarily refers to products that are traded or sold outside of the manufacturer’s authorized distribution… Read More »