The April issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association covers the four main stages of practice for the dentist — from beginning a career, starting a practice, enriching one’s career and preparing for retirement — as well as the concerns at each phase.

Building a Fulfilling Life by Managing the Various Stages of Your Career
An introduction to this issue
Nader A. Nadershahi, DDS, MBA

Leadership
This article addresses the various stages of a dentist’s career giving examples of leadership opportunities and responsibilities a dentist encounters, with ideas as to how these might be approached and managed.
Terry E. Hoover, DDS; Nava Fathi, DDS; and Patrick J. Ferrillo, DDS

Insurance: A Dynamic Process
From graduation to retirement, insurance plays an important part of a dentist’s professional and personal life. The intent of this paper is to offer an overview of the needs and solutions for obtaining coverage.
Ruchi Nijjar, DDS, and Fred Fendler, DDS

Securing your Financial Future
Securing one’s financial future requires dedication and planning. A clear plan must be implemented and continually re-examined to assure an individual remains on track to achieve this security. This article will cover the fundamental steps an individual can take to secure their financial future.
Parag R. Kachalia, DDS

The Three Ts of Giving
This discussion provides some ideas on how to give back to the communities and profession that have given dentists so much.
Craig S. Yarborough, DDS, MBA

Life Balance
The busy life of a dental professional demand striving for a balance of time, energy, and interest to help ensure healthy and fulfilling personal and professional lives. Ideas supporting the commitment and planning necessary to achieving this balance are explored with specific focus related to our stage of practice.
Cindy Lyon, RDH, DDS, and Nader A. Nadershahi DDS, MBA

The Editor/
Recession Depression
By Kerry K. Carney, DDS

Impressions/

Dr. Bob/
Movie Violence
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS