In the post-COVID world, the struggle of low patient volume is a constant worry for many dentists. Attracting new patients is an ongoing process for every practice. Running a dental practice can be hard enough, but trying to master marketing on top of it can be a burden. Dentists who team up with Community Dental … 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
Overall, dental hygiene usually ranks high in terms of job satisfaction. Most surveys find that dental hygienists are happy with their careers. However, hygiene has one major drawback regarding career trajectory: a job as a clinical hygienist is generally a terminal position. There’s not much space for vertical growth. So, how can dental hygienists stay engaged … Continued
We’ve said it before: it can be hard to go it alone as a dentist, especially in today’s world. A dental partnership may give you golden opportunities that you just won’t be able to find on your own. However, sharing your business can be challenging to navigate without profound know-how and appropriate guidance. CDP can … Continued
Dentistry is a team sport. Hygienists are critical players on that team, providing essential healthcare and disease prevention for patients. As a hygienist, you’ll frequently be the main point of contact between patients and the practice. Undoubtedly, you’ll spend more time in the chair working on patients than anyone else in the building. That can … Continued
Finding the perfect job placement may be daunting for new dentists with limited experience. It can be challenging to sort through all your options and hone in on a practice that will provide an excellent start for your career. It can take a lot of questions to find a match with a new employer. Here … Continued
At the beginning of your dental school journey, it’s all about passing tests and finding placement in a program. While studying, it’s easy to develop tunnel vision and focus on getting through each assignment, class, and clinic hour with little thought for the future. All this hard work prepares you for a great career, but … Continued
Interviewing for a new job can be nerve-racking, especially if it’s for your first job out of dental school. As much as you want to ace your dental job interview, be sure the practice suits your needs! Interviews for dental jobs are not just one-way conversations. Here are 7 questions to ask during a dental … Continued
Dentistry is a gratifying career. The first time you change someone’s life by giving them the confidence to smile again, you will know you picked a great field. However, the reality is that dentistry can also be extremely taxing, and it can be difficult to guard your personal time. A dentist’s work-life balance is important … Continued