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
Dental school leaves new graduates unprepared for some aspects of life as a dentist. One aspect many dentists need to prepare for is the emotionally-charged dental environment can be. From patient anxiety to team dynamics, navigating the emotions in an office takes skill. Even the most seasoned dental professional may need to hone their emotional … Continued