Let’s say you are with us so far, and we are on the same page. You are either a doctor looking for a job, or an owner doctor considering bringing in another dentist to the practice. You understand how this can be messed up from either party and you are still willing to go forward. There is one more area you must consider in order to have a ...

Don’t forget that we will refer to any new doctor who will work for you in an associate relationship as a Trial Partner (TP).  Remember that we do this to constantly create a cooperative culture with your new associate.  I feel that the owner doctor owes it to the junior associate to educate them about the business of dentistry while listening ...

So, who are we really dealing with?  New Graduate “concerns” can be summarized by the following list:   Repayment of student loans and other debt.  Most students leave dental school with $250,000 to $550,000 in school debt.  This has to be issue number one in their minds.  How will I be able to service this debt and make a living, ...

The majority of associateships or partnerships will fail.  The average associateship lasts less than 24 months.  From a new doctor’s perspective, your first job will last about 6 months.  From the senior doctor’s perspective, why would you even think that without some trial and error, adding a doctor to your practice would work?  When we ...

Consistent growth, a successful practice, and raving fans for patients all mean that at some point each of us will need to expand and add doctors.  Growth is the natural result of doing things right.  Inspire your patients, improve your clinical skills, and fine tuning your leadership will always mean growth.   Let’s start building your ...