Dentist #2 Best Job in America?
Recently US News and World Report issued its updated ranking for best jobs in the USA and “dentist” was ranked #2 (which means we were pushed off the top pedestal we occupied in the 2017 edition of the rankings by software developers). Orthodontists were ranked #5 and the oral surgeons came in tied with physicians and OB/GYN for #8. Read More
So you want to buy/sell a practice? 5 things to consider….
In order to obtain the greatest rewards the dental profession has to offer there is no question ownership is key. One of the best ways to get there is to purchase an existing office. But in order to be successful in this exciting new venture, there are some key concepts each party needs to understand in order to be successful. Read More
Making the most of tax-favored investments can make you (and your kids) rich!
I’m sure I’ll leave something off the list, but let me give it a quick try. Here are some of the tax-favored saving opportunities Uncle Sam offers (that might apply to a dentist): Read More
Is a DDS/DMD worth $500,000?
According to a recent survey published by ADEA, the average graduating dental student has around $287,000 in student debt. However, the same data shows that more than 30% of graduating dentists have over $300,000 of debt. 16% of graduates said they had not debt (what they do likely have are rich and generous parents) which skews the overall numbers downward compared to the average among those who do have debt. Read More