Normally, I have the you are not alone talk with new dentists who’ve graduated anywhere from six months to six years out. Friends, these are …
The Danger in Just Trying to Survive Dental School
I remember dental school as clearly as if I was sitting next to you right now. Stomach aches from the 3 pots of coffee exam …
Top 5 Dental Marketing Questions, Answered: An Interview
Minal Sampat is a dental hygienist, national speaker, marketing strategist, entrepreneur and author residing in Washington State. Today, she’s answering five pressing questions about dental …
Critical Questions to Ask Your Banker Once You’ve Decided to Acquire a Dental Practice
One of the biggest decisions that a dental professional may face is the decision to acquire an established dental practice. A big part of this …
Breaking Your Four- Minute Mile. Reaching Your Dental Practice Goals, One Step at a Time
3:59.4 Recognize that number? How about this date? May 6, 1954. May 6, 1954, is the day on which 25-year-old English medical student Roger Bannister …
How to Become a Ninja in Motivating Your Patients to Fork Over the Cash!
Let’s get one thing straight: almost every dental practice in America has accounts receivable over 60-90 days… you are not alone! Being owed money is …
Three Career Potholes You Want to Avoid
In the face of rising competition, dentists are making decisions that at one time would have spurred growth but today can often lead to failure. Avoid …
The Big Picture When Considering Dental School Debt
The key to maximizing your investment in your dental education can best be achieved as a practice owner. And while this is often what dental …
How a Qualified Transition Advisor Will Give You Peace of Mind and Save You Money
(Continued from prior article Buying a Dental Practice: How One Decision Saved My A** and Likely, My Career) As a dentist, it’s one of the …
Buying a Dental Practice: How One Decision Saved My A** and Likely, My Career
I graduated from dental school, so I’m smart, right? A few years after finishing my residency, I decided I wanted to own my own practice. …
Student Debt: How to Maximize the Payments to Your Advantage
The beginning of the debt cycle is the right time to think positively about how much you – as a dental student – will incur. …
Will A Partnership Be Your Preferred Career Choice?
Solo practice was once the predominant mode of practicing dentistry, with over 67% of dentists in 2001 choosing that option. However, the trend continues to …
Want to Be the Boss? You Can, Sooner Than You Think!
No doubt, much of what you have been reading over the last few years about student debt paints a bleak picture for today’s generation of …
The Biggest Lie in Dentistry (and a Smaller Lie)
I was only 26, and it was my duty to visit the California dental schools to evaluate what was being said about having practice success. …
With a Little Help from Your Friend
Buying a practice – particularly your first – can be a little frightening. Well … downright terrifying, actually. It can be a bit isolating, too. …