Dental Support Organizations, also known as Dental Service Organizations, have the potential to empower dentists to build the life and career they dream of. Joining a DSO can free you to focus entirely on your patients with a team behind you to manage the business side. However, we’ve said it before and will repeat it: … Continued
Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) comprise various business models for dental practices. There are many DSOs out there representing a variety of approaches to running a thriving dental practice. What is a DSO? And what makes Community Dental Partners different from others? What Is a Dental Service Organization? Simply put, DSOs provide nonclinical support for dentists. … Continued
Oral health is a cornerstone of overall wellness. Unfortunately, many Americans living in rural areas lack access to dental care, which impacts their lives in myriad ways. That’s why CDP’s mission is to increase access to dental care for people living in geographically isolated areas. Rural Communities Need More Dentists The U.S. Census Bureau defines rural as … Continued
Are you wondering how to pay off dental school debt? A dental degree is among the most expensive degrees you can pursue in the United States. Your dental degree is likely more expensive than a medical degree by a significant margin. Dental graduates enter the workforce with an average of $300,000 in student loan debt. … Continued
A good mentor can make the difference between a successful first year of practice and feeling like you’re floundering. That’s why Community Dental Partners makes mentorships one of the cornerstones of our mission. Incoming doctors feel supported and less stressed through our mentorship in dentistry approach. They also usually surprise themselves with how much they … Continued
There are many hurdles to becoming a dentist: you must finish your bachelor’s degree, perform well on the DAT, undergo the rigorous application process to get into dental school, and complete four to six years of dental education. For recent dental graduates, life has felt like one challenge after another for a long time now. … Continued
What treatments will you perform? Between continuing education courses and mentorship, we work to help you feel confident in your skills to perform any dental procedure at CDP! Dentistry means more than just filling cavities all day. Part of what makes it so great to be a dentist is that every day and every case … Continued
Fostering a positive dental office culture and work environment is essential to building a successful practice. Your patients’ experience in your office has everything to do with you and your staff’s mood. Your patients will notice if you feel overworked or unheard! A toxic work environment makes it harder to keep long-term employees. Especially since … Continued
If you’re looking for your first dental job, you’re no stranger to interviews. Getting into dental school, competing for placement in your specialty program, and applying for your residency; you’ve been through plenty of interviews. However, applying for a new job as a dentist, whether it’s your first job in the field or a change … Continued
Whether you are a new dentist just entering the dental field or an experienced practitioner seeking advancement and a more rewarding work environment, compensation transparency is vital to finding your ideal position. With so many different business models for running a dental practice, it is more important than ever that you understand what to expect … Continued