From the Editor’s desk Back Up Plan
A few months ago we found out that we had no Associate Editor nor any topic for the March Nugget. This is always a worry in the back of my mind and, thankfully, it doesn’t
I get many calls each week from members who are looking for their own "back up plan." happen very often. That said, I keep a file of ideas in my head for “back up plan” options for topics and issues. Among some of those ideas are issues that I deal with on a day to
By Cathy Levering
SDDS Executive Director, Guest Editor
day basis; ideas and issues that are concerns of our members. So… fast forwarding… this issue came together quite easily. It’s about back up plans, associateships, partners and getting ready to slow down, buy in, “test the waters,” expand a practice and options for transitions. I get many calls each week from members who are looking for their own “back up plan.” Whether it is a dentist who is looking to find another dentist to work for, with or without the possibility of becoming a partner; or whether it is a dentist who has had a medical emergency and cannot work, we’ve reached out for some excellent opinions in the articles in this issue.
Thankfully, we have some great members and vendors who pitched in to help. Thanks to Drs. Kevin McCurry, Megan Moyneur and Ryan Wilgus who have contributed to this issue. We are equally thankful to our vendor members Jason Wood (Wood and Delgado), Craig Fechter, CPA, and Dr. Tim Giroux (Western Practice Sales). Finally, Katie Fornelli from the CDA Compass shares some great information as well. The goal was to get together some different perspectives: financial, legal, transitional, from the viewpoint of the hiring dentist and from the viewpoint of the newer dentist. Hope you enjoy this issue!
Gary Eggers, DDS OTHER PROJECTS: Amy Woo, DDS Matthew Campbell, DDS Favero Family Dental Wong Fat, DDS
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