Category Archives: New Dentist Finances

HPI: Dentists’ Busyness

In recent years, new dentists were more likely than established dentists to say that they were too busy or overworked. In 2017, among new dentists (those who graduated from dental school in the last 10 years), 31.4% were too busy or overworked, compared to 23.8% of established dentists (those who graduated more than 10 years ago). The 2017… Read More »

BMO Harris Bank offers 1% interest rate off loan applications through September

BMO Harris Bank, the ADA Member Advantage-endorsed lender for practice finance for Association members, is offering a full 1% interest rate reduction for loan applications received through the end of September for loans up to $1 million. Special custom pricing is available for loans over $1 million. ADA members attending the ADA FDI World Dental Congress can learn… Read More »

BMO Harris Bank, ADA collaborate to support women entrepreneurs

In a 2018 study on woman entrepreneurs, BMO Harris Bank identified sexism and harassment as barriers to advancement and highlighted a greater need for mentoring programs and networks. BMO is collaborating with the American Dental Association to offer a number of resources to encourage and support women dentists, including tailored networking events and shared online resources. “Women don’t… Read More »

What Went Wrong Wednesdays: 3 contract issues that got expensive

Written contracts protect both sides from misunderstandings and can put your relationship on equal ground. No matter whether you are joining a practice as an associate, intending to pursue a sale/purchase, or hiring someone, a contract helps you start your relationship on the right foot. This week, we will examine three scenarios where contract misunderstandings turned into more… Read More »

Kick-start your savings plan

If you’re like many dentists, you have strong discipline in how you treat your patients and manage your practice or personal career. Considering patient needs and the best course of treatment for their oral and general heath requires not only extensive training, but also communication skills, planning and good decision making. Practice and career management require these same… Read More »

Free webinar: Claims submission in the eyes of a dental consultant

Ever wonder why a claim was denied or the dental plan consultant asked for more documentation? Dentists want to know why the benefit for the treatment plan agreed on by their patient may be denied as many ADA member dentists have reported these concerns to us. Dentists also want to know why they have to provide so much… Read More »