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 »

Getting to Know You: Dr. Brooke Fukuoka

Why dentistry? The freedom that I have to cater methods, treatments and materials to my unique patient needs keeps me on my feet and keeps me motivated to seek knowledge and study evidence-based dentistry. Why are you an ADA member? The ADA connects like-minded practitioners across the country. This type of support is very valuable for a new dentist. The… 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 »

Service outside of dentistry

As a new dentist and someone that believes in organized dentistry, I have participated in volunteer work locally and nationally. Of course, there’s plentiful opportunities to serve: setting up continuing education, coordinating networking opportunities, engaging members, offering dental services…an endless list of work that is needed to continue the work of the ADA and its components. (As a… 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 »