Practice Transitions

Resources on associateships, partnerships, practice acquisitions, and start-ups.

Alternative pathways in dentistry: CDA Journal discusses careers outside of traditional private practice

“Private practices have been effectively taking care of the oral health needs of a large portion of the population,” writes…

May 8, 2024 |Early Career Dentists, Leadership and Practice Ownership, News Articles, Practice Transitions, Students

Adding a new dentist or utilizing locum tenens? Here’s how to inform benefit plans and submit accurate claims

CDA’s experts answer members’ questions about adding a new dentist or utilizing locum tenens and the accompanying considerations for the dentist’s working relationship with dental benefit plans. 

July 25, 2023 |Billing, Contracts and Fees, Dental Benefit Plans, News Articles, Practice Management, Practice Transitions

Every shared dental-space arrangement needs a shared agreement

Space sharing — that is, sharing space or renting an operatory in an established dental office — may be a viable option for dentists in various stages of their career if the terms are carefully considered by both parties and all proper steps are taken.

February 9, 2023 |Early Career Dentists, News Articles, Practice Management, Practice Transitions, Students

RDHAPs: A bridge between the patient and the dentist

Maria Ladd can cite many examples of good patient outcomes from her eight years and counting as a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, but she has a couple of favorites. One involves a first-time patient, age 80, who resided in an assisted living center. The patient’s daughter had contacted Ladd to request a teeth cleaning on her mother’s behalf.

February 12, 2020 |News Articles, Patient Care, Practice Transitions