Mastering Business Basics for a Thriving Dental Practice

As a dental professional, managing a successful practice requires more than just clinical expertise. It demands a solid understanding of business principles, economics, marketing, and management strategies. Business Basics for Dentists, Second Edition provides a comprehensive guide to help you achieve success in your dental practice.

A Comprehensive Overview of Business Management Principles

Rather than offering a generic checklist, this book takes a unique approach by explaining business, economic, marketing, and management principles and demonstrating how to apply them to your dental practice. Fully updated and revised, it covers the essential elements of business management, including:

• Management principles tailored for dental practices
• Economic and financial analysis for informed decision-making
• Marketing strategies to attract and retain patients
• Financial planning for personal and professional success

Practical Guidance for Dental Students and Professionals

Whether you’re a dental student, new practitioner, or experienced dentist, this book provides actionable advice to help you develop a thriving dental practice. You’ll learn how to:

• Apply core strategic and operational business philosophies to your practice
• Manage office communications, billing, inventory, and marketing effectively
• Navigate practice transition, including career opportunities, buying or starting a new practice, and multi-practitioner arrangements
• Plan for your personal finances, including insurance needs, tax burden reduction, estate planning, and securing financing

Expert Insights for a Successful Career Path

Business Basics for Dentists, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for dental professionals seeking to advance their career. With practical guidance on:

• Generating patients for your practice
• Controlling costs and promoting staff effectiveness
• Maintaining daily operations and production
• Gaining case acceptance and growing your practice

This book provides the essential tools and knowledge to navigate the transition from dental student to practice ownership, ensuring a successful and fulfilling career.

Get ready to take your dental practice to the next level with Business Basics for Dentists, Second Edition.

About the Book

Published by Wiley, this comprehensive guide is available in English and features:

• ISBN: 9781119892854 (Hardcover)
• ISBN: 9781119892861 (Paperback)
• Publication Date: September 21, 2023