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Business Fundamentals · Spring 2017 Issue · 432 words

Career Suicide – The Easy Way

The quickest ways a dentist can end a career without meaning to, and what the transitions, group practice and publishing corners of the profession look like from the inside.

Words by Dale Wagman, DDS
1 March 2017

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DeW www.dew.life Dew Life magazine is both a digital and a print publication devoted to highlighting women in dentistry. Our goal is to inspire women to connect and move each other forward lifting one another up to heights they only dreamed possible, through beautifully penned stories and stunning photographs. We are delighted to receive general submis- sions from you, women in dentistry. What is your story and how can you inspire us? What are some of your ‘top of mind’ questions or comments about the dental profession? Is there a topic you would like to explore that could be introduced on our website as a blog or as a feature in our print edition? We want to hear from you and share your narratives.

IgniteDDS 716-912-7970 david.rice@ignitedds.com Building the bridge between dental school and tomorrow’s most successful, quality-conscious private practices Mission: Fueling Passions Beyond The Classroom for dental students, new dentists and new dental team members Description: igniteDDS empowers the next generation of dental professionals with the knowledge and resources you’ll need for tomorrow’s treatment and practice decisions!

MacPractice, Inc 402-420-2430 MacPractice.com MacPractice DDS is the leading practice management and clinical application for dentists who prefer to use a Mac, featuring electronic insurance submission, Mac native digital radiography and photos, charting, Electronic Dental Records, Kiosk, Web Interface, iPhone Interface, speech dictation, and Mac stability and ease of use. Please see our ad on page 21.

Orascoptic 800-369-3698 Orascoptic.com CustomerCare@Orascoptic.com A pioneer in medical vision for over 30 years, Orascoptic™ designs award-winning dental loupes and headlights that focus on magnification, illumination and ergonomics. Engineered with performance in mind, Orascoptic loupes employ rich details such as adjustable nose pads, flexible temple hinges and working distances refined in half-inch increments. Please see our ad on page 11.

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Dale Wagman, DDS

Dale E. Wagman, DDS has been a PARAGON Dental transition Consultant since 2007. He owned and operated a large dental practice for almost 30 years. He has authored numerous dental management articles, as well as a best-selling textbook on the history and self-management of Dental PPOs. He lives with his wife in Northwestern Michigan. He can be reached at 517-375-3740 Buying your first practice doesn’t have to be painful.

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