Lawsuits linked to 401(k) plans are becoming more common, and it’s not just large companies on the line. Small businesses are facing more of these lawsuits, and it is often the business owner who is liable in court when employees sue, even years later. It is you, the dental practice owner, not the 401(k) plan… Continue reading →

Do you think you’ll have a better quality of life during retirement, or a worse quality? Most people settle for “about the same,” but shockingly, in 2014, the American Dental Association reported that 96% of dentists will struggle to retire and maintain the same quality of life they enjoyed while working. That’s despite annual incomes… Continue reading →

For many dental professionals, this year has proved challenging in many ways. With 99% of dental practices now reopen, there are some positive signs that the industry is recovering; however, patient numbers still remain around 20% lower than pre-COVID. A recovery is not going to happen overnight. In April, the American Dental Association’s Health Policy… Continue reading →

I received the following letter from a young dentist recently. He represents the typical new general dentist in many ways. I am 32 years old with three children aged four, two and one-half, and 6 months. I graduated from dental school in 2013. My wife has a master’s degree, yet plans to raise the kids… Continue reading →