Practice Management

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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

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A customizable checklist and suggested first-week schedule to provide a new associate with all the information and tools they need so that they can be confident and successful from day one. 

The interview process provides an opportunity for both the practice owner and associate candidate to assess whether their working relationship will be compatible. Get tips in this resource.

General information and guidance to help you evaluate prospective partners if you are considering forming a group or multi-owner practice.

Dental-checklists

Whether you’re looking for an opportunity as an associate dentist or looking to hire an associate dentist, take a look at the tools available to assist you with your hiring and onboarding needs.

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Access an online library of downloadable articles, guides, templates, checklists and forms.

Practice Management News

The words "Tobacco and Oral Health Misinformation" appear over a person whose face is obscured by a cloud of smoke
April 18, 2025
Oral health misinformation is rampant on social media: CDA Journal investigates

How prevalent is oral health and tobacco-related misinformation on social media? The research is in. Read the article and complete a quiz to earn C.E. credit.

April 17, 2025
Promoting a fake or purchased review? You’re violating the FTC rule

Businesses that promote fake, purchased or compensated reviews are violating an FTC rule.

Part of the Form I-9 can be read. A pen tip is visible at top Employment Eligibility Verification Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
April 9, 2025
Immigration enforcement in the dental practice: Employer obligations and patient rights

Recent actions by the Trump Administration have some dentists wondering if they should develop or update workplace policies to address potential audits or other requests from immigration enforcement officials.