Dr. Gregory Luerding, a Heartland Dental supported doctor, learned a lot at dental school. Like how to fill a cavity and interpret X-rays. But when it became his time to run a practice, there were some things he just had to learn through experience, such as ...
- Managing costs and accounts receivable effectively
The high prices of supplies and labs can be a real shock and a real financial strain. Utilizing tools that help keep operational costs organized and processing payments in a timely manner is essential.
- Creating systems and workflows that promote efficiency
As the head of your practice, being a strong leader means building trust among the staff and assigning clear responsibilities, as well as implementing well-defined systems and protocols that keep workflows efficient.
- You aren’t taught how to be a good leader; you must learn it
Learning and teaching how to lead is not a class in dental school. As a dental practice owner, building leadership skills and shaping doctors into effective leaders is crucial.
- Affiliating isn’t the end; it’s the start of a new chapter
Often, supported doctors who have already affiliated with a DSO and a supported practice mention how they wish they would have done it sooner. From the cost optimization in supplies and labs to the continued education opportunities and non-clinical administrative support, consider affiliation to bolster your career.
Find out how affiliating with Heartland Dental can give you more freedom to do what you love.
Gain insights from other Heartland Dental supported doctors here.