Let’s Talk: does it make sense to work with a specialty lender?

In this edition of Let’s Talk, Christian Pearson, national director of dental partnerships at financial services provider Treloar & Heisel, speaks with Jon Burns, vice president of Bank of America Practice Solutions, a specialty division focused on providing financing to dentists who seek to establish their own practices, about the benefits of working with a specialty lender.

Private practice is closer than you think

Finally, after years of hard work, good grades and months of submitting applications, you’ve been accepted into dental school. The pressure is off.

At that point in your life, if you were to have closed your eyes and gazed into your future what would you have seen?  What was your vision?  Did you see yourself in a traditional private practice where you were an extension of your patient family?  A situation similar your family dentist or mentor?  Did you envision the newest hi-tech gadgets in a stylish office in a medical/dental complex?

A guide to navigating the transition from dental school to dental practice

matthew-parkerAs 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.