Mastering dental procedures with confidence is at the heart of our mission, and we provide all the tools and support you need to succeed. Our focus is to help you become proficient in a wide range of dental procedures, ensuring you gain the confidence and competence needed to excel. From continuing education courses to hands-on mentorship, … Continued
Finding the right dental practice is crucial for both new graduates and experienced dentists alike, as it profoundly influences career satisfaction and growth. Understanding compensation is vital to making an informed decision and ensuring financial stability. Let’s explore critical compensation considerations and how CDP can support your dentistry career journey. Key Compensation Considerations Balancing Practice … Continued
Graduating from dental school equips dentists with clinical skills, but emotional intelligence is essential for navigating the complex world of dentistry. Let’s explore how to thrive in an emotional dental environment. Dentist As Counselor Patients often experience fear and anxiety in dental settings, which impacts their behavior. Understanding and addressing these emotions improves patient care … Continued
Mentorship is central to our mission here at CDP. We believe in the power of mentors to help new dentists grow and foster supportive relationships within our teams that can last their entire careers. An effective mentor can do more than just show you the ropes! Mentorship Is Part of Our Culture What sets us … Continued
Finding the right fit in a workplace can be challenging, especially for dentists. Your working environment can affect how you operate and interact with patients. You may consider many options to find the right fit, including private practice, corporate franchise, or Dental Support Organization (DSO). Whether you’re looking for your first job as a dentist or considering … Continued
Dentists have more options than ever for how they want to work. From choosing what type of practice you want to join to what expanded services you wish to offer, your career path has many exciting options! More and more, dentists now have amazing flexibility in their schedules, too. Have you thought about whether you want to … Continued
As a dentist, you have the expertise to diagnose dental pathology, create an appropriate treatment plan, and execute treatment. Your patients trust you. They trust you to know what you’re doing and to give them the best information so they can take an active role in their dental health. Sometimes, your patient will need complex … Continued
Most of us are aware that the shape of work is changing. For many industries, work-from-home arrangements that started during COVID-19 appear to be on the way to becoming permanent. From better technology to a cultural shift with younger people joining the workforce, the old way of doing things is falling by the wayside. While … Continued
Clinical autonomy is one of the keystones of good clinical practice. Protecting autonomy means ensuring all treatment decisions are made with the full understanding of all potential options without feeling cornered or coerced. Additionally, autonomy is just as important for dentists as it is for patients! Therefore, you must understand what factors might stand in … Continued
Oral surgery is a fantastic specialty. Oral surgeons are among the most highly-trained, advanced practitioners in the dental industry. As an oral surgeon, your education goes well beyond strictly dental concerns. You can potentially change your patients’ lives in ways other dental specialists can’t. However, operating a solo oral surgery practice can present challenges even the best … Continued