The “Renaissance Men” were sublime combinations of artist, engineer, and scientist. They were masters of each discipline, and are considered the most well-rounded talents to ever draw breath. Truth be told, owning a practice is more like being a “Renaissance (Wo)Man” than you might think. In contrast to the masters, though, we receive highly specialized training in treating dental disease and very little about the “other stuff.” Every dental office is full of protocols and contraptions that are not covered in school. That is not a reason to exclude owning from the menu of options open to you after graduation! Here are five keys to unlocking the mysteries of the non-clinical aspects of private practice.
Personal accounts on why you need insurance
As dentists, we’re in the business of prevention. But what happens when in spite of our preventive efforts, our patients develop a problem? We quickly move into damage control mode to protect our patients’ interests. Shouldn’t we do the same for ourselves?
That’s why we need insurance. When something happens, we want to control the damage and protect our interests. Would you ever consider leaving an auto dealer with your new car and no auto insurance? You have so much invested in your decision to become a dentist, and as a result of this investment, you have tremendous earning potential. Yet although you’d insure your car without hesitation, you still haven’t insured yourself.
Maybe you just don’t know what you need. Unfortunately, both of us got a quick education when we had to use our insurance plans early in our careers. We are hoping that our stories will help to illustrate which insurance coverage you need as soon as you get your license, and why.
CRUSH it…understanding your options, take 2
If you read our last blog … you already know CRUSH is an acronym for THE top 5 Strategies every successful new dentist embraces. If not, and you need some zen pre sleep material CLICK HERE.
In that opening blog, we talked employee and associate. This time we’ll hit partner and purchase.
Where to find career resources after graduation
Do you ever wonder what life is like after ASDA? Where will your go for your quick resources on mentorship, practice management or wellness? The thought of being on your own can be scary, but the ADA is here for you.
The ADA has created life after ASDA: CPS. Never heard of it? No problem!
A guide to navigating the transition from dental school to dental practice
As you make your way through dental school, you’ve probably thought about what to do after graduation. While it’s an exciting time in your life, new graduates are faced with many different options upon finishing dental school.
The downturn in the economy has undoubtedly affected the dental market. However, buying an existing dental practice is a practical option for graduates making the transition from dental school. With many of the “baby-boomer” dentists looking to retire, there are increasing amounts of great dental practices available for new dentists to acquire.
As a new dentist, it can be difficult to navigate through your next steps. To make the process less stressful, I’ve created a guide based on my own experience with this Phoenix area dental practice to help make your transition as seamless as possible.
Get curious! A review of The Curious Dentist’s videos
I was recently introduced to a website called The Curious Dentist, which is a collection of blog posts and videos by Dr. Chris Salierno. Fun Fact: Dr. Salierno is a past National ASDA President and a current member of the ADA New Dentist Committee, which certainly piqued my curiosity! His blog has all sorts of helpful information related to clinical dentistry and practice management.
Win an ADA Practical Guide to benefit your future practice
The American Dental Association is the premier business resource for dentists, offering dozens of guides on subjects we don’t often learn in dental school. These practical guides are available at catalog.ada.org. Leave a comment on this post to win one of the ADA Guides mentioned.