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 is a dental associateship? A common form of dental employment is an associateship, where a dentist works as an employee of another dentist, or a group practice, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. Every associateship is structured a differently, depending on the parties involved. Like any long-term relationship, a successful associateship depends on shared goals and… Read More »
Taking the time to get to know your patients on a personal level — and letting them get to know you — goes a long way when it comes to patient retention, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. Let’s face it, most people don’t like going to the dentist. If your chair-side manner is impeccable and… Read More »
San Francisco — Two are better than one. Two keynote speakers will grace the stage at the New Dentist Conference during the ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco this September, aiming to inspire new dentists to new heights. New dentists — dentists who graduated from dental school less than 10 years ago as well as dental students… Read More »
Dr. Christina Meiners is always on the go. The 2017 10 Under 10 winner works full-time at a community health clinic in San Antonio, but spends her evenings and weekends volunteering her time and talents in a multitude of ways. Growing up, service to others was a big part of Dr. Meiners’ life. Her family went to Mexico… Read More »
Whether it’s your first job or your tenth, interviewing with a prospective employer can be tough. Here are some tips to help guide you through the process. Know what you’re looking for. Are you looking for full-time work? Associate or partner track? Employee or independent contractor? What hours can you work? Are weekends OK? The only way to… Read More »