
Managing Dental Drama
Owning, operating, and managing a dental practice can be difficult and sometimes wrought with drama. Meet Dr. Kuba, a private practice owner, and Bethany, a dental consultant, who take real-life examples and talk through issues in an open, honest, and sometimes hilarious manner. Topics are relevant to current dental and employment trends and range from “The Art of Retaining Good Employees” to “The Marriage of Dentistry and Insurance Ending in Divorce” and everything in between. Each episode provides dental leaders with various tips and tricks as well as common mistakes to avoid. Enjoy the unscripted conversation between Dr. Kuba, Bethany, and various dental practice owners!
Managing Dental Drama
Hiring An Associate Series – Part One
Many solo practitioners are considering an associate for the first time in their careers. A number of them indicate that they never dreamed of bringing on an associate. So, what changed their minds? It’s no doubt that the last 2.5 years has been some of the most stressful times for practice owners. While things have stabilized somewhat, the stress of practice ownership remains elevated. Many dentists yearn for relief from the practice, the ability to take a day off or to even take a vacation without worrying about the practice. Some desire to work less, finding their five- or four-day work week to simply feel harder than it used to. Others have a growing practice that is too big for one doctor. Regardless of the reason, the desire for an associate is normal. Dr. Kuba discusses her path to bringing on associates and the benefits she has experienced from having associates involved in her practice.