Growing up in Northern Indiana, Dr. Tim Treat looked to his father and grandfather as role models. Both owned small businesses and were seen as leaders in their community. But Dr. Treat also wanted to help people and as he grew to know his dentist, he started thinking of a career in dentistry as a way to satisfy… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Dr. Danielle Riordan grew up saying she would never be a dentist. She always wanted to choose her own career path, and didn’t want for anyone to say she had followed her father into the family business. But she always felt a calling to health care, and her father’s practice gave her a chance to observe all aspects… Read More »
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 »
Identity theft occurs when someone acquires key pieces of another person’s identity – such as name and credit card information or Social Security number – with the intent to commit fraud. In 2016, the Federal Trade Commission recorded 399,225 cases of identity theft in the United States. Identity theft can happen to anyone, regardless of whether or not… Read More »