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Dunning DG, Davis KJ, Lange BM. Navigating Career Decisions in Dental Service Organizations: Practical Advice for Students, Residents, and Educators. J Dent Educ 2018; 82:1273-1278. [PMID: 30504464 DOI: 10.21815/jde.018.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The dental practice market continues to experience unprecedented changes, including the increasing presence and influence of dental service organizations (DSOs)-corporate entities that provide support and practice management for group practices in such areas as financial operations, human resources, marketing, and legal services. At the same time, increasing percentages of new dental graduates are choosing to pursue an initial career path in corporate dental practices. As a result, new graduates and others making a transition into private practice are likely to encounter complicated, multifaceted variables related to associateship opportunities. Experts in dental education are articulating a need for more instruction in practice management, particularly related to DSOs. Accordingly, this Perspectives article discusses issues in five broad categories focused on vetting career decisions in DSOs: business systems; the dental team and patients; clinical dentistry; compensation and professional development; and ownership positions. In addition to explaining the importance of these areas, the authors provide specific questions prospective associates should ask in considering these career options. These considerations should be useful for students and specialists who are preparing for their dental careers and for the educators who help to guide them.
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- David G Dunning
- David G. Dunning, MA, PhD, is Professor of Practice Management, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Kenneth J. Davis, JD, is Vice President of Owner Dentist Development, Pacific Dental Services; and Brian M. Lange, MS, PhD, is Professor of Behavioral Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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- David G. Dunning, MA, PhD, is Professor of Practice Management, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Kenneth J. Davis, JD, is Vice President of Owner Dentist Development, Pacific Dental Services; and Brian M. Lange, MS, PhD, is Professor of Behavioral Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center
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- David G. Dunning, MA, PhD, is Professor of Practice Management, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Kenneth J. Davis, JD, is Vice President of Owner Dentist Development, Pacific Dental Services; and Brian M. Lange, MS, PhD, is Professor of Behavioral Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Han JY, Paron T, Huetter M, Murdoch-Kinch CA, Inglehart MR. Dental Students' Evaluations of Practice Management Education and Interest in Business-Related Training: Exploring Attitudes Towards DDS/DMD-MBA Programs. J Dent Educ 2018; 82:1310-1319. [PMID: 30504469 DOI: 10.21815/jde.018.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Being well prepared for a competitive business environment is crucial for future dentists. The aims of this study were to assess dental students' satisfaction with their practice management education, their current and future interest in business-related education and attending a DDS/DMD-MBA program, and the relationship between their demographic and other characteristics and their business education-related responses. The study, conducted in 2016 and 2017, surveyed students in all four years at the authors' home school and at other schools that did not have a DDS/DMD-MBA program. At the home school, 273 students responded (response rate 63%); and 341 students from 11 of the 51 U.S. dental schools without a DDS/DMD-MBA program responded (respondents were from 21% of schools invited; the response rate of those students could not be calculated). The responding students disagreed that their school adequately prepared them for the business aspects of dentistry (mean=2.42 on a scale from 1=disagree strongly to 5=agree strongly). Large majorities agreed/strongly agreed that dentistry is a career that requires a certain amount of business acumen (95%) and that they were very interested in learning about business (85%). A total of 68% agreed/strongly agreed that their school should offer a dual DDS/DMD-MBA degree and 63% that they would consider enrolling in such a program. The more advanced the respondents were, the less satisfied they were with their practice management education (r=-0.20; p<0.001). Female respondents were less interested in business-related education (r=-0.20; p<0.001) and less likely to consider a DDS/DMD-MBA program than the males. Respondents planning to own a dental practice were more interested in additional current business education (r=0.22; p<0.001) and in future business education (r=0.15; p<0.001) than those without that plan. These results showed that a significant percentage of these dental students were interested in a DDS/DMD-MBA program. The male students and students who planned to own a practice were more interested in business education than the female students and students who did not plan to own their own practice.
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- Jae Young Han
- Jae Young Han, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Thomas Paron, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Marc Huetter, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, DDS, PhD, is Dr. Walter H. Swartz Professor of Integrated Special Care Dentistry and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; and Marita R. Inglehart, Dr phil habil, is Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry and Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Literature, Science, and Arts, University of Michigan
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- Jae Young Han, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Thomas Paron, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Marc Huetter, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, DDS, PhD, is Dr. Walter H. Swartz Professor of Integrated Special Care Dentistry and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; and Marita R. Inglehart, Dr phil habil, is Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry and Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Literature, Science, and Arts, University of Michigan
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- Jae Young Han, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Thomas Paron, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Marc Huetter, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, DDS, PhD, is Dr. Walter H. Swartz Professor of Integrated Special Care Dentistry and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; and Marita R. Inglehart, Dr phil habil, is Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry and Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Literature, Science, and Arts, University of Michigan
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- Jae Young Han, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Thomas Paron, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Marc Huetter, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, DDS, PhD, is Dr. Walter H. Swartz Professor of Integrated Special Care Dentistry and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; and Marita R. Inglehart, Dr phil habil, is Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry and Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Literature, Science, and Arts, University of Michigan
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- Jae Young Han, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Thomas Paron, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Marc Huetter, BS, is a dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, DDS, PhD, is Dr. Walter H. Swartz Professor of Integrated Special Care Dentistry and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan; and Marita R. Inglehart, Dr phil habil, is Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry and Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Literature, Science, and Arts, University of Michigan.
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Brennan DS, Chrisopoulos S, Teusner DN. Hours worked and patient visits provided by dentists in Australia. Aust Dent J 2018; 63:118-123. [PMID: 29166544 DOI: 10.1111/adj.12578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim was to examine the numbers of hours worked and patient visits provided by age and gender of dentists in Australia, and compare with previous estimates to describe trends. METHODS Data were collected from a random sample (N = 2961) of Australian dentists. Private sector dentists working in clinical practise were included in the analysis. RESULTS The response rate was 49% (N = 1345 dentists). Hours per year worked and number of patient visits per year were lower for dentists aged 65 years and older compared with younger dentists, and were higher for male compared with female dentists aged 35-45 to 55-64 years. Hours per year worked were lower in 2013-2014 than reported in 2009-2010, but the number of patient visits in 2013-2014 was similar to the previously reported estimate from 2009-2010. CONCLUSIONS Hours worked and visits provided were only lower among older dentists aged 65 years or more. Male dentists tend to work more hours per year and provide more patient visits per year than female dentists. Over the last decade, Australian dentists maintained a stable output of visits per year despite a trend towards fewer hours worked per year.
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- D S Brennan
- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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