Dental Practice Transition: A Practical Guide to Management

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David G. Dunning (University of Nebraska Medical Center) Brian M. Lange (University of Nebraska Medical Center)

Dental Practice Transition

A Practical Guide to Management

David G. Dunning (University of Nebraska Medical Center), Brian M. Lange (University of Nebraska Medical Center)

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Wiley-Blackwell
13 September 2016

Dentistry

Dental Practice Transition: A Practical Guide to Management, Second Edition, helps readers navigate through options such as starting a practice, associateships, and buying an existing practice with helpful information on business systems, marketing, staffing, and money management.

Unique comprehensive guide for the newly qualified dentist Covers key aspects of practice management and the transition into private practice Experienced editorial team provides a fresh, balanced and in-depth look at this vitally important subject New and expanded chapters on dental insurance, patient communication, personal finance, associateships, embezzlement, and dental service organizations

Edited by: David G. Dunning (University of Nebraska Medical Center), Brian M. Lange (University of Nebraska Medical Center)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 953g
ISBN: 9781119119456
ISBN 10: 1119119456
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 13 September 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contributors vii Preface ix About the Companion Website xi Part 1 An Introduction to the Practice Transition, Dental Practice Financial Statements, and Practice Financial Analysis 1 Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview 3 David G. Dunning and Brian M. Lange Chapter 2 Financial Statements 23 David O. Willis Chapter 3 Practice Financial Analysis 35 David O. Willis Part 2 Ownership: Business Planning, Practice Valuation, Dental Equipment, Buying/Buying into a Practice, Starting a Practice, Financing a Practice and Business Entities 51 Chapter 4 Business Planning: Fromthe Perspective of theDentist and the Banker 53 Nader A. Nadershahi, Lucinda J. Lyon, and Lisa Itaya Chapter 5 Understanding Practice Valuation 85 C. Steven Wolff, DDS Chapter 6 Dental Equipment 97 Mike Wacker Chapter 7 Buying/Buying into a Practice 113 Nader A. Nadershahi and Lucinda J. Lyon Chapter 8 Starting a Dental Practice 133 David G. Dunning, Bradley Alderman, and Tyler Smith Chapter 9 Financing a Practice 153 Gavin Shea Chapter 10 Business Entities 169 Arthur S. Wiederman and Ross L. Crist Part 3 Business Systems and Related Issues: Incorporating Technology, Dental Fees and Financial Policies, Dental Benefits, Appointment Scheduling, Compliance, and Embezzlement 189 Chapter 11 Incorporating Technology 191 Thomas Terronez Chapter 12 Dental Fees, Fee Setting, and Financial Policies for Patients 203 Robert D. Madden and Eugene Heller Chapter 13 Dental Benefits 231 Kristen Strasheim, RDH, BSDH Chapter 14 Appointment Scheduling Strategies 245 Dunn H. Cumby Chapter 15 Compliance with Government Regulations 275 Ronda Anderson Chapter 16 Understanding Embezzlement 287 David Harris Part 4 Marketing and Patient Communication 307 Chapter 17 External Marketing 309 Darold Opp Chapter 18 Internal Marketing and Customer Service 323 Amy Kirsch Chapter 19 Chairside Communication with Patients 337 David G. Dunning and Brian M. Lange Part 5 Associateships and Dental Support Organizations 347 Chapter 20 About Associateships 349 Richard S. Callan Chapter 21 Dental Support Organizations 369 Rick Workman Part 6 Managing Staff: Human Resources/Compliance, Managing Dental Teams, and Staff Meetings 383 Chapter 22 Human Resources and Employment Compliance 385 Tim Twigg and Rebecca Boartfield Chapter 23 Managing Dental Teams 401 Amy Kirsch Chapter 24 Staff Meetings 421 David Neumeister Part 7 Money Management: Insuring a Practice; and Personal Finance, Investments, and Retirement Options 443 Chapter 25 Insuring a Dental Practice 445 James E. Spitsen Chapter 26 Personal Finance, Investments, and Retirement Options 471 William “Dana” Webb and Brian M. Lange Index 489

Dr. David Dunning has provided management consulting services for many years. He has been on the faculty of the College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, for more than 30 years, teaching and conducting research in behavioral science and practice management. In addition to developing the practice management curriculum, Dr. Dunning has helped many students transition into private practice--start-ups, associateships and practice purchases. Dr. Dunning served as a leader in ADEA's Section on Practice Management in various roles for many years. Dr. Brian Lange has developed a real estate business and provided counseling/consulting services for many years. He has been on the faculty of the College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center for more than40 years, teaching and conducting research in behavioral science and practice management. Dr. Lange has served as an officer in ADEA's Section on Practice Management and is the current Councilor for the Section.