Mobility can sometimes be an essential part of growth. As your career progresses, it may benefit your prospects to consider relocating. You may be feeling burnt out and need a change of scenery! Relocating for a dentist’s job can seem stressful. There are complexities of relocating as a dentist, and CDP is here to help! … 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
If you talk to dentists who have been in the industry for a while, or even the recently retired, you might get the impression things used to be easier for dentists. And you wouldn’t be wrong! In the past, young dentists could graduate and start a practice right out of school. Or, you’d land an … Continued
In the post-COVID world, the struggle of low patient volume is a constant worry for many dentists. Attracting new patients is an ongoing process for every practice. Running a dental practice can be hard enough, but trying to master marketing on top of it can be a burden. Dentists who team up with Community Dental … Continued
Efficient organizational systems are vital to a well-run dental practice. From keeping your supplies stocked to managing your schedule, every aspect of your day needs organized care. A disorganized practice can mean a frustrating day and put your patients at unnecessary risk for harm. But how, exactly, does CDP create efficient organizational systems and help you … Continued
Do you have the right stuff to be a great dentist? It takes more than just excellent grades and a background in science. What qualities and skills separate an okay dentist from a fantastic dentist? We’ve touched on what skills are needed to be a dentist before, but there are even more important dentist skills and … Continued
At the beginning of your dental school journey, it’s all about passing tests and finding placement in a program. While studying, it’s easy to develop tunnel vision and focus on getting through each assignment, class, and clinic hour with little thought for the future. All this hard work prepares you for a great career, but … Continued
There are a few skills you likely already know you’ll need to be a dentist. You’ll need to know how to repair a broken tooth, prepare for a filling, and treat infected teeth. Isn’t that all there is to it? Not exactly. There are many skills needed to be a dentist, which we’ll cover in … Continued
Choosing your location is one of the most important decisions you will need to make in your career. But what if your dream location already has plenty of dentists, and there’s no patient pool waiting for you? What if the area needs dentists, but patients are unwilling or unable to seek dental treatment even if … Continued
Dental school prepares you for a lot. Clinicals give you enough repetition of the most common procedures to provide a solid foundation to transition into practice. However, there will still be gaps between school and work. Finding your sea legs can be difficult once you join the workforce as a dentist. That’s where advanced training … Continued