After you decide to start a new dental practice, there are a million questions to answer. A big one is, “Am I going to buy an existing practice or do a new build?” Regardless of what you choose, you will most likely find yourself speaking to a contractor in the near future. To help make the startup process as smooth and easy as possible, here are the 12 questions you definitely need to ask your contractor before deciding to work with them.

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Hello friends and clients!

The end of March is here and we welcome it. I hope all of you are on pace with your goals or are exceeding them. If you are below your numbers do not sweat it, we have 3 more quarters to grind it out. Dig deep to find out what is working and more importantly what is NOT. From there the answer should be clear. Focus on the ONE THING every day that will move you closer to the end result.

A Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) update!  A lot of you got your 1st round of the PPP loan forgiven. Many of you just applied. Do not fear. The banks are processing these at their own rate. Either way, those of you that participated in it will soon enjoy the benefit, once it is “off” your books (officially). Congratulations to everyone who took advantage of the 2nd round. The requirements were slightly different, but had the same intent. It’s not too late for those who still want to participate so apply now! I think you all will agree, we live in unprecedented times. History is being written!

Paula Quinn has quite the resume. She has over 30 years of experience in dentistry, is a practicing dental hygienist, and speaks internationally for Invisalign and Biolase. Fortunately for us and our clients, she’s also an extremely valuable team member here at Next Level Consultants! She was recently interviewed by Roadside Dental Marketing, during which she broke down topics such as what you should look for when hiring a consultant for your dental practice, common mistakes to avoid, how to optimize your hygiene department, and tips on how to find and hire hygienists. The highlights below are just a small portion of everything she covers in the almost 24-minute video, so be sure to check it out to benefit from all the knowledge Paula has to share!

When you purchase a dental practice, you aren’t just responsible for the building and equipment, but you also have a big role to play in making sure that new and existing team members come together smoothly. This can be a delicate process and quite difficult to navigate on your own, but there are a few tips you can follow to make everyone’s lives a lot easier.

Using Demographics Reports to Find a Start Up Location

You’ve probably heard the word “demographics” before, but how does it apply to dentistry, and better yet, how can you leverage it to help your start-up get off the ground as successfully as possible? That’s what Mike Dinsino and John Bertagni discuss today with David James, the CEO and founder of Realscore™. You’ll find a few notable quotes from the podcast below, but to squeeze all the great information out of the show, you’ll definitely need to listen to the whole thing!

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Hello friends and clients!

The end of March is here and we welcome it. I hope all of you are on pace with your goals or are exceeding them. If you are below your numbers do not sweat it, we have 3 more quarters to grind it out. Dig deep to find out what is working and more importantly what is NOT. From there the answer should be clear. Focus on the ONE THING every day that will move you closer to the end result.

On the first episode of Start-Up Uncensored, Michael Dinsio and John Bertagni sit down with Dr. Joanna Valentine of the Icon Dental Center. They discuss how she and her business partner basically decided to start their practice on a whim.

In this candid 49-minute interview, she discusses every step of getting her practice off the ground, from finding the right facility to working out agreements with her business partner to proving people wrong who said she would fail. You’ll find a very brief transcript of the interview below that previews a few highlights.

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Our own Michael Dinsio recently sat down with Roadside Media to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the dental practice market. Despite the world coming to a halt, practices are being bought and sold at a surprisingly high rate, and during this interview, Michael shares a few of his insights about how dentists can take advantage of the current environment and avoid the potential pitfalls of buying. Here are just a few of the topics he touches on…

Whether you’re fresh out of dental school or are ready to move up from being an associate, buying your own dental practice is likely an essential part of your long-term career plan. Needless to say, this process can be quite complicated and tremendously draining both financially and emotionally if you don’t know what you’re doing. Thankfully, there are dental practice buyer representation experts out there who are ready to walk you through everything step by step to make it nice and simple. To get started, here are some basic questions you should ask yourself before buying a dental practice.

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