Career Advancement Category - Community Dental Partners

Dental Career

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DSOs Support the Pathway to Dental Practice Ownership

Written by JD Stacey

Landing her dream job, a female CDP dentist smiling at a pediatric patient chairside.

How to Land Your Dream Job After Dental School

Written by Tiffany Green

Smiling ortho patient with braces.

Where is Demand for Orthodontists the Highest?

Written by Dr. Dustin Roden-Johnson

CDP pediatric dentist with patient and family. We pride ourselves on providing full benefits to our full-timers and part-timers (who work at least 20 hours per week).

The Rise of Part-Time Dentist Jobs

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

A CDP dentist kneels down to high-five a pediatric patient at one of their dental support organization-led practices.

5 Things to Consider When Joining a Dental Support Organization

Written by Jackie Brown

Subscribe and listen to DEO’s Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations on your favorite platform!

3 Attributes of a Successful Dentist

Guests: Dr. Chad Evans

Hosted by Emmet Scott

CDP orthodontist with happy patient.

Career Advancement

What Does Job Growth for Orthodontists Look Like?

Written by Dr. Dustin Roden-Johnson

Orthodent and CDP Partnership Signing Photo Op

What Is a Joint Venture Dental Practice Partnership?

Written by JD Stacey

New CDP doctor working with state-of-the-art equipment.

Life After Dental School: How to Jumpstart Your Dental Career

Written by Jackie Brown

A CDP pediatric dentist goofing around with two child patients.

Career Advancement

Why Pediatric Dentistry Is a Great Career Choice

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Gold coins in a clear bank.

Dentist Compensation Transparency: How Do You Get Paid?

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

CDP dentist talking to young patient chairside.

Full-Time or Part-Time, What’s Right for You?

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Partnering with Community Dental Partners could give you the perfect opportunity to build the career you’ve been dreaming of right out of dental school.

How to Become a Pediatric Dentist

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Dentists are needed in many places, but rural areas are one of the places where dentists are needed the most.

Where Are Dentists Needed the Most?

Written by Dr. Chad Evans

Working with a DSO gives you the opportunity to focus solely on your patients and so much more.

What Is It Like to Work in Oral Surgery at a DSO?

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

10 Reasons to Start a Dental Career in Texas

10 Reasons to Start a Dental Career in Texas

Written by Tiffany Green

A CDP dentist gets started in her new practice during her first year out of dental school.

What to Expect from Your First Year Out of Dental School

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Young family sitting in dentist office waiting area.

Low Patient Volume Has an Impact on Your Bottom Line

Written by Dr. Chad Evans

If you’re concerned about low patient volume in your dental office, here are some ways we can help!

Low Patient Volume? Not at CDP!

Written by Tiffany Green

Texas Dentist With Son

Texas: One of the Best States for Dentists

Written by Jackie Brown

Benefits of Practicing in a Rural Dental Practice

Benefits of Practicing in a Rural Dental Practice

Written by Tiffany Green

Mentorship Makes the Difference for New Dentists

Mentorship Makes the Difference for New Dentists

Written by Tiffany Green

A CDP dentist plays with a pediatric patient, easing her fears of the dentist. Build a dental career you love

How Can Dentists Build a Dental Career They Love?

Written by Dr. Chad Evans

Partnering with Community Dental Partners could give you the perfect opportunity to build the career you’ve been dreaming of right out of dental school.

Career Advancement

A Day in the Life of a Pediatric Dentist at CDP

Written by Dr. Chad Evans

A dentist listens to her mentor explain how to use the machinery in their dental practice.

Mentorship in Dentistry is Key

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

CDP dentist with female patient.

What Is It Like to Work for a Dental Support Organization?

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

A dentist sits at her desk, stressed about how to pay off dental school debt.

How to Pay Off Dental School Debt

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Dentist talking to young female patient.

The Importance of Clinical Autonomy for Dentists

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

A dentist hikes with his family through the Texas landscape.

Smiles & Dental Careers Are Bigger in Texas

Written by Jackie Brown

A new dentist receives advanced dental training from his mentor at a CDP practice.

Advanced Dental Training: You Have Options!

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Community Dental Partners thrives because we invest in great dentists.

How Does the Interview and Hiring Process Work at CDP?

Written by Tiffany Green

CDP simplifies the work dentists do in their day-to-day routine by providing support staff.

How CDP Creates Efficient Organizational Systems and Flow

Written by JD Stacey

Front desk staff in dental setting. The benefits of a well-organized dental practice start when patients walk in the door.

The Importance of Efficient Organizational Systems in a Dental Practice

Written by Jackie Brown

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Tools for Ambitious People

Guests:

Hosted by Emmet Scott

CDP Orthodontist comforting young, female patient.

A Day in the Life of an Orthodontist at CDP

Written by Dr. Dustin Roden-Johnson

CDP dentist talking to young, male patient.

Oral Health in Rural Communities Depends on You

Written by Dr. Chad Evans

Subscribe and listen to DEO’s Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations on your favorite platform!

DSO Defined

Guests:

Hosted by Emmet Scott

CDP dentist with happy child patient

Practices Are Getting Harder to Run. CDP Can Help.

Written by JD Stacey

Dentist and hygienist working on you patient with clinical autonomy.

Dentist Treatment Planning Autonomy – What to Look For

Written by Dr. Chad Evans

An office mascot jumps and plays with a group of pediatric patients, creating a positive dental office culture for patients.

How to Create a Positive Dental Office Culture and Avoid Burnout

Written by Tiffany Green

A dentist plays a game with his daughter in their home. For a dentist, work-life balance is incredibly important.

The Importance of a Dentist’s Work-Life Balance

Written by Tiffany Green

Subscribe and listen to DEO’s Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations on your favorite platform!

The Success Cycle

Guests:

Hosted by Emmet Scott

Young family in the waiting room at CDP location.

What Are Patients Saying About CDP Practices?

Written by Tiffany Green

CDP ortho patients being attended to with care.

How DSOs Help Doctors Maintain Patient Volume

Written by JD Stacey

A dentist stands alongside her dental team in her practice.

Career Advancement

7 Tips to Ace Your Dentist Job Interview

Written by Jackie Brown

Most dentists have options, including private practices, DSO companies, and corporate dental. Learn the pros and cons of each business model.

Private Practice, DSO Companies, or Corporate Dental – Which One Is Right for You?

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Part-time dentist working on young patient.

What Does a Part-Time Dentist’s Salary Look Like?

Written by Tiffany Green

Female CDP dentist comforting young male chairside.

What Are Some Important Dentist Skills and Qualities?

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Dentist, hygienist, and happy, smiling female patient. DSOs are businesses that partner with dentists to provide administrative support and countless benefits to dentists.

Career Advancement

What Is a DSO and Why They’re a Great Way to Start Your Career

Written by JD Stacey

Smiling CDP doctor, hygienist and young child in dental office setting.

12 Questions to Ask When Joining a Dental Practice

Written by Tiffany Green

A CDP dentist and his wife sit at the breakfast table, enjoying some quality family time together in their home.

Why Your Spouse Should Be Involved in Your Dental Career Decisions

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

CDP dentist cleaning child's teeth white mom and hygienist watch. The skills needed to be a dentist vary. While you must know how to fix broken teeth, for example, you must also work on key “soft skills.”

What Are the Skills Needed to Be a Dentist?

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

At CDP, we believe the patient holds the authority. We focus on enhancing wellness, not chasing quick profits.

Do DSOs Respect Dentists’ Clinical Autonomy?

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Relocating for a dentist's job can seem stressful. There are complexities of relocating as a dentist, and CDP is here to help!

What to Know About Relocating for a Dentist Job

Written by Jackie Brown

CDP dentist playing peek-a-boo with young patient.

Shifting from Ownership to an Associate Dentist

Written by Dr. Chad Evans

Community Dental Partners is here to support your career and help you enjoy life as a dentist!

5 Reasons Why Running a Dental Practice Is Harder Than Ever

Written by JD Stacey

The Guide to Choosing Your Dental Career

The Guide to Choosing Your Dental Career

Written by Tiffany Green

Navigate the Emotionally Charged Dental Environment

How to Navigate the Emotionally-Charged Dental Environment

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Dentist working on patient with young child observing.

10 Essential Skills for Dentists at CDP

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Subscribe and listen to DEO’s Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations on your favorite platform!

Fantasies of a Dental Student

Guests: Dr. Chad Evans

Hosted by Emmet Scott

Subscribe and listen to DEO’s Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations on your favorite platform!

The Politics of Dentistry

Guests:

Hosted by Emmet Scott

A family smiles at one another at a day out in Texas.

Discover Dental Jobs in Texas

Written by Tiffany Green

A dental student may choose to pursue an AEGD or GPR program after school, or go right to work.

Career Advancement

Should You Pursue AEGD or GPR After Dental School?

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

General Dentist Lifestyle and Compensation Guide

Lifestyle and Compensation Guide

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Beyond the potential financial benefits and job security that come with pediatrics as a specialty, many dentists are attracted to what they assume will be a fun, easy work environment..

What Does a Pediatric Dentist’s Work Environment Look Like?

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

A dentist performs a routine dental cleaning on a pediatric patient.

6 Tips for New Dentists: What to Expect from Your First Year Out of Dental School

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

A mother stands with her daughters at the dentist after a checkup. Dental care in underserved communities is incredibly important to our mission.

Dental Care in Rural Communities: Serving the Underserved

Written by Dr. Chad Evans

Smile Magic Lewisville Front Desk Staff welcome interviewee.

7 Questions to Ask During a Dental Interview

Written by Alyssa Schuler

A CDP dentist faces the camera and smiles.

Dentist Compensation Models: Why They Matter

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

CDP dentist showing young child patient how to brush teeth on a fake set of teeth

How to Find a Job as a Dentist

Written by Jackie Brown

Female CDP dentist comforting young male chairside.

How Does a Part-Time Dentist Job Work at CDP?

Written by Jackie Brown

Subscribe and listen to DEO’s Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations on your favorite platform!

Career Advancement

Life Stages of a Dentist

Guests:

Hosted by Emmet Scott

Community Dental Partners makes investing in helping new dentists grow central to our culture.

What Dental Treatments Will I Get to Do?

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

Emmet Scott records his podcast, DEO's Growth Secrets.

What Is a Dental Service Organization?

Written by Emmet Scott

A mentor dentist oversees his mentee as she performs a dental checkup on a pediatric patient on a Humanitarian Trip. Learning on the job may be better for some new dentists vs AEGD vs GPR.

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AEGD vs. GPR vs. Learning on the Job

Written by Dr. Craig Copeland

CDP dentists attend the Humanitarian Trip in Merida, Mexico.

CDP’s 2022 Humanitarian Trip to Mérida

Written by Jackie Brown

dentist with happy child patient

How Dental Service Organizations Support YOU

Written by Jackie Brown

CDP supports dentists not only in their own operatory, but by helping them build an amazing team.

How CDP Makes Dentistry Easy When Times Are Tough

Written by Dr. Chad Evans

CDP can help you make sense of the best types of dental partnerships for your career and your patients.

What Types of Dental Partnerships Are There?

Written by JD Stacey

CDP Care to Share Referral Program: Refer a doctor and receive up to a $5,000 referral bonus!

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