Running a dental practice is
a complicated job. It requires a combination of clinical and managerial
skills to ensure you’re providing the best possible patient care while
keeping your practice profitable
and efficient. Many dentists who open their own practices do so alone,
meaning they’re the only dentist responsible for keeping the practice
afloat. You can mitigate the stress of owning a dental practice by
hiring an associate dentist.
Titan Web Agency specializes in helping
dentists market their practices to attract new patients and increase
revenues. Hiring an associate dentist can help you increase your patient capacity and give you a better work/life balance.
The decision-making process for hiring
someone to help with your practice should consider your practice
finances, growth goals, and existing patient load. Here’s our take on
when it’s necessary to hire another dentist, along with some pros and
cons.
What Are the Strategic Considerations for Hiring a New Dentist?
Before you
bring on a new associate dentist, you’ll need to keep some strategic
considerations in mind. Here are three to consider.
Your Practice Goals and Needs
Before you
search for a new associate, you should consider your practice, including
where it is now and where you want it to be. Some steps to take to
evaluate your practice include:
- Analyzing your existing patient volume, the treatments you offer, and any staffing limitations that might impact your decision.
- Identifying areas where an associate can add value, including increased patient capacity and new dental treatments and specialties.
- Consider your long-term plans for your practice, including growth goals, future partnerships, and anything that could impact an associate dentist’s decision to work with you.
Understanding
how an associate dentist would fit into your practice and what value you
want them to bring will help you with the next step.
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