Book Description

Did dental school really prepare you for real world dental practice? Have you been given the proper training to succeed in private practice and thrive as a young dentist?We'd all like to think so. But, the reality is that it did not. You've acquired enough technical and problem solving skills to allow you to competently treat patients. But, you still have burning questions about the realities of owning a dental practice, how to be fully compensated as a dental associate, how to practice and succeed at business, how to fill a dental practice with great patients, how to make an incredible income while navigating the complex world of dental PPO's and most importantly; how to live the life you've always hoped to live as a dentist? Who's gonna help you learn these things? And, is there an easier and faster way to learn them without making the MISTAKES that 1000's of dentists have made before you? Is there a cheaper way than spending tens of thousand of dollars on expensive dental consultants? Yes, you can learn the basics of how become a successful practicing dentist and acquire the knowledge that will allow you to launch your career far ahead of your struggling peers.I spent the time interviewing dentists and compiling the "pearls of wisdom" learned by mistakes and trial and error. This book highlights seven lessons that practicing dentists have shared to help you transition into private practice dentistry. I know you'll find them helpful!1) Getting Hired: Dental Associate Positions2) What You "Don't Know You Don't Know"3) Treatment Planning in the "Real World"4) Avoid THESE Problems...5) How to MOTIVATE Patients6) Understand THIS...Dentistry is a BUSINESS!7) Develop Your Network...WHO you NEED