Oral Health in Rural Communities Depends on You

Regular dental visits are a cornerstone of good overall health. But for many Americans, good oral health is out of reach. Dentists can be hard to come by for patients living in rural areas. Rural communities typically see worse oral health. This includes rampant severe decay, untreated infections, and advanced periodontal disease. You have an … Continued

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

One of the best things about a dental career is its fantastic potential for a flexible schedule. As a dentist, you can usually build a schedule with plenty of time to enjoy life outside work. For many dentists, working part-time can give them enough income to pay the bills while enjoying plenty of free time. … Continued

How DSOs Help Doctors Maintain Patient Volume

Patient volume will ebb and flow throughout your dental career. Many of these fluctuations are predictable, but some are not. Maintaining consistent patient volume is essential to creating stability and protecting profitability in your practice and career. How can working with a DSO help you maintain patient volume? Keep Patients Coming Back with Superior Service … Continued

The Importance of Efficient Organizational Systems in a Dental Practice

Dentists have a reputation as being a little “type A.” Organized, fastidious, and detail-oriented. You’d assume that a dental office organization would be a no-brainer. Surprisingly, inefficient organization systems are the bane of many dental practices. What organization systems should you focus on when building your practice or looking for a practice to join? How … Continued

Dentist Treatment Planning Autonomy – What to Look For

Clinical autonomy encapsulates all aspects of how you practice. From the way you interface with patients to the materials you choose for each restoration, you should be in control of clinical decisions throughout your day. However, no single aspect of clinical autonomy is more significant than treatment planning. Without control over your treatment planning, your … Continued

The Importance of Clinical Autonomy for Dentists

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

CDP’s 2022 Humanitarian Trip to Mérida

For CDP dentists across Texas, summer means enjoying the full variety of everything our state offers. What could be better than hiking, kayaking, or surfing to celebrate a Texan summer? For many CDP dentists, summer also means a life-changing opportunity to provide much-needed dental care to underserved communities abroad. Our 2022 humanitarian aid trip to Mérida, … Continued

The Importance of an Orthodontist’s Work-Life Balance

Orthodontics is a great specialty. As an orthodontist, you have so much potential to improve your patients’ lives. You can help them feel proud of their smiles and relieve and prevent severe dental problems like broken and lost teeth. You can even help patients escape chronic jaw and neck pain and daily headaches. Orthodontics can … Continued

Why Your Spouse Should Be Involved in Your Dental Career Decisions

In dental career decisions, there are many factors to consider. You’ve got to weigh your options carefully and consider everything from location to practice type. However, you cannot decide alone if you have a spouse or long-term partner. As you move through a job search at the beginning of your dental career, advance as a … Continued

How Can Dentists Build a Dental Career They Love?

Dentistry has the potential to be a fantastic career. Not only does it offer the prospect of a high income, but it can also give your life more profound meaning. We are not exaggerating when we say dentists have the potential to change lives. The first time you help rehabilitate someone’s smile and see how … Continued

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