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Are You Ready to Be a Partner?

Date: June 03, 2019

There comes a time at every practice when taking on an additional partner makes good business sense. Partners, unlike associates, are part owners of a practice. Practice owners may choose to take on partners to reduce their own risk. Every new partner added equals a smaller share of debt and other...

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Do’s, Don’ts and Red Flags of Contract Negotiations

Date: March 29, 2019

Spring is in the air, and we are approaching the season of contract negotiations. A pool of fresh-faced graduates means dental positions around the nation will soon be in flux. Beginning in May and continuing through the summer, new dental contracts and the negotiations that come with them will be commonplace....

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The Truth About Counteroffers

Date: January 31, 2019

You’ve just accepted a great new job offer. The only problem is now your current employer is offering an enticing counteroffer to make you stay. As practices in the dental industry struggle to find the qualified candidates they seek, they are increasingly fighting to retain key staff members and associates by...

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How to Avoid a Spooky and Frightful Associateship

Date: October 31, 2018

In October, we celebrate all things that go bump in the night. But a frightening relationship with a new dental practice shouldn’t be keeping you up at night! Your desire to land a job can sometimes outweigh your fair and honest assessment of a potential associateship. That is why we’ve created...

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Partner vs. Associate: What’s Your Best Professional Move?

Date: October 11, 2018

If you find yourself in the market for another job, there are some big questions you’ll need to ask yourself before you begin the search. Where do I want to live? What kind of practice do I want to work in? What kind of patient base do I want to serve?...

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