Associateships begin and fail everyday. Why do they fail so often? A simple way to answer this is that either or both sides failed to meet expectations. More specifically, the expectations were never even laid out at the beginning, so one side was letting down the other and never knew why...
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Associate Dentist Interview Tips
Be open to a variety of opportunities. Go to every interview you can. It never hurts to talk, and an opportunity may turn out to be more than you expected. You can learn from each interview even if it doesn’t lead to a position. Be open to other locations. The Law...
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Curriculum Vitae (CV or Resume) for Dentist
I have been receiving a lot of questions lately on what should go in a CV and how/when to present references. I decided to share with the NewDocs folks as well. This is simply for the purpose of content. Formatting is not included. Just remember, Keep It Simple. Just because you...
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“Scratch” start-up or purchase?
Last week, I was again asked to give my opinion about the merits of starting a practice from “scratch” as opposed to purchasing an existing practice. The answer is an easy one if there is an existing practice for sale in a location that appeals to you. So, as an example,...
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Dentists – What to Know Before You Accept an Associate Position
Finding a new associate position can be a daunting process for both new and experienced dentists. While making a good impression on an interview is important, it is equally important to learn as much as possible about the practice. Here is a compilation of questions from job seekers who I have...
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