Category Archives: New Dentist Finances

Manage your debt with these ADA resources

Between the stress of a new job and loan payments that seems to keep piling up, new dentists can have a lot on their minds. Fortunately, the ADA has tools available to new dentists that can help with debt and finance management. Access a debt load calculator, an FAQ on student loan refinancing and information on ADA membership… Read More »

Dreaming of Practice Ownership: The importance of a business plan, regular planning check-ups

Editor’s note: This is the fifth 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. A sound business plan can help new dentists realize their dreams of practice ownership. And just like teeth require regular check-ups, so too do business plans.… Read More »

Dreaming of Practice Ownership: You may maximize your technology spending with these 5 investment categories

Editor’s note: This is the fourth 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. Technology may be the biggest and most important investment aside from the initial practice acquisition or start-up. Investing wisely can keep a dentist competitive and relevant.… Read More »

Dreaming of Practice Ownership? Assembling your practice dream team: the ‘whos, whys, and how-tos’

Editor’s note: This is the third 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. Whether you’re buying or building a practice, you don’t have to do it alone. A reliable network of advisors and specialists to support and guide you,… Read More »

Free webinar: ERA/EFT implementation – How to for your Practice

This webinar, ERA/EFT Implementation: How to for your Practice, is another in the continuing education series concerning the benefits of, and steps to implement, electronic alternatives to paper explanation of benefits and reimbursement checks. This webinar, which will be held Oct. 11, noon-1 p.m. CST, takes a closer look at real-world EFT and ERA implementation scenarios, and the… Read More »

Dreaming of Practice Ownership: Do you want to buy or build the practice of your dreams?

Editor’s note: This is the second 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. What’s your “practice personality” type: buyer or builder? Acquiring an established dental practice or starting your own practice can be equally viable routes to success, depending… Read More »