I moved into an apartment recently. It’s an older apartment, but roomy. In this apartment is a sunroom with a large window looking out into the Seattle summer. I like to stand in this sunroom from time to time. Sipping a drink or brushing my teeth or just to stand and stare after a long workday. The first… Read More »
You have to be a great juggler to be a dentist, whether you’re an employee or run a practice. I’ve practiced dentistry for over 25 years and have always had multiple balls in the air at once. One of those balls is continuing your education. Continuing education is critical for many reasons other than to fulfill a state… Read More »
Thinking about attending the New Dentist Conference at ADA 2016? Check out what customized courses are being offered as part of the New Dentist Conference package. Don’t forget about the exclusive New Dentist Reception, Lounge, Campfire Sessions and networking opportunities too! Still on the fence? Hear from your peers as they share why they attend and what you… Read More »
Sales seasonality is the technical term for the fact that some months, from a business revenue perspective, are simply better than others, all other things being equal. At an extreme end, sales seasonality explains why a whopping 23.8 percent of jewelry stores sales and 15.3 percent of national chain department stores sales are in December (Source: www.NRF.com). New… Read More »
Between finding a job, handling student debt loads and then managing a practice or learning the ropes as a staff dentist, new dentists can face an ocean of stress. For Dr. Adam Shisler, a pediatric dentist in Houston, the “No. 1 stressor” is repaying dental student debt and facing down other financial decisions “that will set myself… Read More »
Attaining work-life balance in dentistry does not have to be a difficult task. This is especially true if you own your practice because it allows you to schedule patient appointments at convenient times. That being said, finding a balance can be difficult if you’re dealing with other life situations, such as starting a family, making time for older… Read More »