Solutions can be found even in times of uncertainty. Four voices from the dental industry chimed in to answer the question, “What is the smartest decision you made in the past 12 months?” Editor’s note: This piece was edited lightly for clarity and brevity. ​Rick Mars, DDS. President of Dental Care Group (Aventura, Fla.): The smartest …
Valleywise Health has established an advanced education program in general dentistry that will teach residents how to provide care to racially and ethnically diverse patients, the Phoenix-based public health system said Jan. 20. Valleywise launched the program using funds from HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration. The program’s training will focus on multidisciplinary oral healthcare …
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When it comes to managing salary history compliance, a proactive approach to gathering information can be critical. In local, county and state jurisdictions across the United States, salary history laws that restrict employers from asking about prior pay have been put in place to address pay discrimination and systemic pay inequities. While asking salary history questions is …
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Oral healthcare accessibility still has a long way to go. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research released the report, “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges” diving into national oral health over the last 20 years. Six key findings about oral healthcare accessibility in rural areas: About 2 in 5 rural Americans don’t have access …
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Finding the best pay schedule option can be a balancing act in offering workers convenience while keeping costs down. Pay schedule optimization plays a crucial role in preserving workforce engagement, morale and flow. Processes can vary based on the classification of your workers. Gaining insights into the various payroll structures can help employers make better-informed …
Ray Khouri, DDS, founder and CEO of United Dental Corp., told Forbes Jan. 21 what he thinks dentists should consider before choosing a DSO. With so many DSOs in the industry, it can be hard to know how to choose the right one. Below are five “golden rules” from Dr. Khouri, DDS, for dentists considering DSOs: Understand …
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Common Loan Repayment Programs National Health Service Corps (NHSC) The federal program that supports health professionals in exchange for service in high need area. The NHSC has three programs: NHSC Loan Repayment You already have a job with an employer. You apply for loan repayment and receive ‘x’ amount per year(s) toward your student loan …
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A May poll from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute highlights the recruitment challenges facing hiring dentists. More than 80 percent of dentists find the recruitment of dental hygienists and assistants to be extremely or very challenging compared to before the pandemic. Additionally, more than 70 percent of dentists are finding it extremely or very challenging …
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Every dental practice owner knows lots of other owners. If you’re struggling to grow your business, you undoubtedly know others in the same boat. I’m sure you also know some who are in a different boat—people having more success growing their practices. So what’s the difference—what barriers do you face that they don’t? Maybe they …
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I graduated with a lot of educational debt. It was stressful. Now as a new dentist 6 years out of school, I am excited to help bring some guidance from financial experts who are addressing the challenges new dentists face. This sit down with financial experts is the first of a series in our financial …