Examining Where Fraud Occurs in Dental Practices

Did you know that fraud in dentistry costs around $12.5 billion every year? We’re talking about filing false insurance reimbursements, intentionally miscoding procedures, and outright theft from the practice. Not knowing is not the answer. No one wants to have five percent or more of their practice’s revenue just disappear, not to mention how badly…Read More→

Women in Dentistry Series: How Retirement Planning is Different

The unfortunate truth is that female dentists face an uphill battle when preparing for retirement. The challenge starts with the difference in earning potentials. Yes, the gender pay gap is closing but not fast enough. Women in dentistry are making an average of $120,00 per year while male dentists are making an average of $185,000…Read More→

Women in Dentistry Series: Tips for Retirement Planning

In our previous blog posts, we discussed the challenges that women in dentistry face when preparing for retirement. But what can female dentists do to take control of their long-term financial security? No matter where you are in your career – just out of dental school or an established professional – you can take steps…Read More→

How Female Dentists Can Better Prepare for Retirement

In our last post, we outlined some of the reasons why planning for retirement is a tougher challenge for female dentists. Women are taking more leadership roles in dentistry without sacrificing their family roles. In many cases, the demands of running a dental practice and managing a family can be hard to balance. Saving for…Read More→

Retirement Challenges Facing Women in Dentistry

Being a woman in dentistry can be challenging sometimes, but it is always fulfilling. In few other professions can females create independent wealth and success while improving the health and well-being of other people. And there are more women in dentistry than ever before. Women are graduating from dental schools in nearly equal numbers as…Read More→

Subscription-Based Dental Care On the Rise

Concierge health care is becoming more popular among doctors who want an easier way to serve patients without the hassle of insurance companies. In this newer model of healthcare, patients can select a membership plan with their general practitioner, pay out of pocket every month, and enjoy a range of health services at that office…Read More→

Could Dentistry Disrupt Healthcare?

Healthcare and dentistry continue to evolve, and the intersection of the two has never been closer. As dentists, you already know how valuable quality dental care is to your patients’ overall health. And, with the continued doctor shortage, dentists could be well-poised to fill a needs gap for patients. What if you could work more…Read More→

How The Floss Bar Is Innovating Dentistry

Continuing our series on innovative disruptions in the dental industry, we’re looking at what could be the future of dental hygiene: floss bars. Love them, hate them, or never heard of them, this trend could transform the way people receive basic preventative dental care. The Floss Bar offers an on-demand, potentially lower-cost alternative to traditional…Read More→

How New Dentists Can Be Successful Associates

Did you recently graduate from dental school? Are you looking to enter your first practice as an associate? There is more to selecting a practice than sending your resume out, interviewing, and accepting a position. At least, there is more to selecting a practice that will allow you to become a successful associate.   If you’ve…Read More→

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