DENTAL
Launching a practice? Don’t forget these 3 tasks
By: American Dental Association — Are you thinking about starting your own practice? Or have you already taken the plunge and opened your first office? Whether you’re a newbie or think you have it figured out, here are a few tasks you may not have thought about: 1. Check your local laws This is especially true…
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8 Common Missteps When Starting a Practice
By: Kara D. Kelley, SHRM-CP, Parkhurst & Associates CPA PC — The process of starting a practice is truly exciting. It’s full of amazing opportunities – and many potential pitfalls. For practice owners just starting out, or those who still in their first years of practice ownership, there can be a steep learning curve. Here…
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Hiring the Right Dental Practice Broker
By: McLerran & Associates — Selling a dental practice is a huge life event for a practice owner and will have a significant impact on their quality of life after the sale. In previous articles, we discussed the reasons for hiring a dental practice broker and their role in the transition process. While it is important…
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North Texas tops Forbes’ best cities for jobs
With 25.6-percent job growth since 2006, the Dallas-Plano-Irving area ranked No. 1 on Forbes’ 2018 list of the best cities for jobs. It marks the North Texas region’s second year in the top spot after it dethroned San Francisco in 2016. Its two-year reign stems from consistent job growth over the past several years, Forbes reported.…
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Best Practices for Keeping Patient Data Confidential
There’s nothing easy about being a healthcare provider in the United States, especially when it comes to health data privacy. From working long hours and dealing with insurance, to abiding by a myriad of government laws — healthcare providers never have a shortage of to-dos. Though there’s a constant flow of urgent tasks to think…
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Austin named best place to live in America for second year in a row
It’s another good day to live in Austin, Texas. Last year, Austin knocked Denver from the No. 1 spot on U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” And this year, it didn’t budge. As in years past, the publication ranked the 125 largest cities in the country based on a variety of factors and…
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The Pros and Cons of Rural Dental Practices
Dental practices are, in many ways, just like any other business. It’s vital to be competitive in your industry. One aspect of competitiveness is matching your lifestyle preferences with those of your practice and its patient base. For instance, do prefer to live in a big city, a small town, a rural area or somewhere…
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The TDA Meeting 2018
The TDA Meeting is the premiere event for dental professionals in Texas. This annual event offers an unparalleled opportunity for Texas dentists and staff to hone professional skills, discover information on cutting-edge topics, and network with peers. The TDA Meeting is open to Dentists, Dental Residents, Dental Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Office Staff, Laboratory…
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