Natalie Kaweckyj, BA, LDA, CDA, RF, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, is a senior moderator of the Dental Peeps Network and a past president of the ADAA.
Differences in the Workplace “Garden”
We all have stunning gardens that are unique to each one of us, writes Natalie Kaweckyj. She encourages readers to share their knowledge, expertise and passion, and watch the dynamics bloom.
Tips from Top Dentists on Dental School, Leadership, and More
Several dentists join forces in this article to give advice to their dental colleagues on everything from leadership to work-life balance.
What Makes a Good Dentist? Top Skills To Be the Best Dentist
skills to being the best dentist aren’t things you learn in a classroom, writes Dr. Katie Dumbell.
3 things to know about going back to dental meetings
COVID-19 forced meetings of all kinds, including those in the dental industry, to go virtual. However, in recent weeks, the door to in-person dental trade meetings has swung back open. I attended my first in-person dental meeting back in May as a speaker at the Montana Dental Association meeting. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure…
The new dentist’s job and the learning curve
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA After the search is over and the new job has begun, it is time to make sure that learning is occurring with a timeline that is acceptable to both the dentist who was hired and to the owner who is hopefully mentoring the new associate. The skill sets that were…
3 reasons why the dental hiring crisis may soon subside
From Las Vegas to Orlando last week, here are the things we heard about the hiring crisis impacting so many dental practices.
New data shows how hiring crisis has grown in dental industry
how much the hiring crisis in dentistry has grown since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lit leadership lessons: Let’s talk about perspective
Why? It’s a question we often ask, but without perspective, we will never know the answer, writes Dr. Amisha Singh.
After dental school: Considerations for joining alternative types of practices
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA Before graduating from dental school, the dental student is inundated with information about joining dental practices from all over the country. It is, of course, in many ways, a life-altering decision. The geographic environment, salary and benefits, and quality of life are just a few of the items being considered…
3 ways to avoid the biggest crisis in dentistry
All across the country, dental practices are facing a hiring crisis. Teams are being stretched thin because of openings within the staff directory, and it’s putting pressure on everyone in the practice. They feel the strain … and so does dentistry as a whole. But what if you could solve a problem before it ever…
Avoiding pitfalls in your next dental office lease negotiation
By Dan Gleissner, CARR More than 80% of healthcare practices lease their office space. The location and impression their office makes on patients is a huge determining factor in patient referrals and return visits, especially in a competitive market. Additionally, the cost of rent is typically a dental practice’s second-highest expense after payroll. For these reasons, it…