Finding the right fit in a workplace can be challenging, especially for dentists. Your working environment can affect how you operate and interact with patients. You may consider many options to find the right fit, including private practice, corporate franchise, or Dental Support Organization (DSO). Whether you’re looking for your first job as a dentist or considering … Continued
If you talk to dentists who have been in the industry for a while, or even the recently retired, you might get the impression things used to be easier for dentists. And you wouldn’t be wrong! In the past, young dentists could graduate and start a practice right out of school. Or, you’d land an … Continued
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
Efficient organizational systems are vital to a well-run dental practice. From keeping your supplies stocked to managing your schedule, every aspect of your day needs organized care. A disorganized practice can mean a frustrating day and put your patients at unnecessary risk for harm. But how, exactly, does CDP create efficient organizational systems and help you … 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
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
Your dental school education will prepare you to work with kids. Many general dentists go into family practice and split their time between adults and pediatric patients, making for a varied mix throughout the day. However, if your pediatric rotation calls you, consider specializing. Here is a run-down of the requirements to become a pediatric dentist and … Continued