The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry defines dental neglect as “the willful failure of a parent or guardian to seek and follow through with treatment necessary to ensure a level of oral health essential for adequate function and freedom from pain and infection.” This is important because if left untreated, periodontal diseases and...
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5 Pitfalls of Entering a Dental Partnership
There are many reasons as to why it has become much more common for dentists to partner up with other dental professionals. Instead of opening a practice of their own, by joining forces with someone else they can obtain both a better work-life balance, and a rise in the business’ value.
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In Focus: Financing Your Dental Practice
The purpose of going to dental school is to provide quality care to patients. At the same time, a dental practice is also a business, which makes having a degree of financial literacy invaluable. If you are planning on launching or buying into a practice, or expanding an existing one,...
In Focus: Dental Membership Programs
Why Your Dental Practice Needs to Master Branding
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Preparing Your Dental Practice for a Smooth Transition
There comes a time for those running a dental practice to consider transitioning and ensure that the business is well positioned to attract buyers. Regardless of how profitable your practice has been, it is crucial to maximize its value before the sale. This...
How to Grow Your Patient Base
What are the leading reasons for dental malpractice lawsuits?
Most dentists are committed to providing quality care to their patients. Nonetheless, sometimes things can wrong with a patient’s treatment, resulting in a dental malpractice lawsuit. This article is a brief look at some of the main reasons for dental malpractice lawsuits.
Explanation of ProcedureIt is imperative that a patient understands the...
Dental Practice Management 101
You’ve done the hard work to earn your dental degree and launch your dental practice, but as a small business owner, this is only the beginning of your journey. Along the way, there are a number of necessary steps to take in managing a successful practice, from managing a budget and implementing...
Risk Management Tips for Dental Practices
The contemporary landscape for dental practices has become increasingly complex due in part to the legal and business risks many dentists face, not the least of which