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
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
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
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
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
Most of us are aware that the shape of work is changing. For many industries, work-from-home arrangements that started during COVID-19 appear to be on the way to becoming permanent. From better technology to a cultural shift with younger people joining the workforce, the old way of doing things is falling by the wayside. While … Continued
The success of any dental practice depends on patients. However, patient volume can vary widely from month to month and year to year. Recently, dentists across the country have noticed marked changes in the flow of patients through their doors. Low patient volume can impact your bottom line—both for your business and your salary! Read … Continued
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
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
Whether you open your own practice, partner with a DSO, or seek an associateship, finding the perfect job starts with finding the right location. While orthodontia as a specialty has good projected growth throughout the country, the demand for orthodontists varies widely from place to place. How can you find the right location for your career? Where are … Continued