The thought of seeking a practice loan for a new dentist might be intimidating. But being prepared with good information can prove to be key to an easier—that is, successful—experience. Allison Farey, president of Wells Fargo Practice Finance, named good credit as the No. 1 criterion that a new dentist should meet before seeking a practice loan. Ms.… Read More »
Somerset, Ky. — It took less than a minute for Dr. Ricky Farmer to post a “selfie” with a smiling child he treated at a free community health clinic this summer on his practice’s Facebook page. Within a few hours, the photo generated more than 250 “likes” and several comments from patients who wrote and posted positive testimonials… Read More »
New dentists with a passion for working with the underserved and is interested in education are encouraged to apply for a one-year stipend dental fellowship with the University of California, San Diego. Those eligible are new dentists who are General Practice Residency (GPR) or Advance Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) graduates with a California license or is eligible… Read More »
Be on the lookout for your membership renewal, arriving soon from your state dental society. The ADA’s strength comes from individual dentists — more than 158,000 — meaning more resources for members and a powerful voice in Washington and state capitols. The ADA and your state and local dental societies enhance your ability to achieve success and your… Read More »
Balance the clinical skills you learned in dental school with the tools you need to be a confident small business owner with the ADA’s Executive Program in Dental Practice Management. The new online program, available through the ADA Center for Professional Success website, is broken into six 10-hour courses where dentists will learn about financial management, enhancing marketing… Read More »
The latest issue of the New Dentist News is now available online. The October 2014 issue includes articles to help new dentists with marketing, finances and handling ethical dilemmas. Inside this issue include: Marketing snapshot — How one practice does it. Marketing the dental practice: Know the rules. Working with a marketing firm. Advice from a lender: Be… Read More »