Practice Transitions
<p>Resources on associateships, partnerships, practice acquisitions, and start-ups.</p>
CDA-hosted meetups for dentists pair career-building support and guidance with food and upbeat activities
CDA will host two in-person gatherings in San Diego and Ontario in late March that are especially geared toward early-career dentists who want to define or refine their career goals, but dentists in any stage of practice with an eye on the future are invited to attend.
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.
New requirement for businesses seeking tax ID numbers
Dentists who are purchasing or starting a practice or making a change to their business structure should be aware of a new IRS requirement. As of May 13, 2019, only individuals with a tax identification number — either a Social Security number or an individual taxpayer identification number — may request an employer identification number.