What separates the top 10% of dentists from the bottom 90%?

The question of what separates the top 10% from the bottom 90% of dentists was put to top performers in dentistry. The answers are contained in the book “Titans of Dentistry: How the Top Performers Think and Act Differently” by Drs. Short and Maloley. Here is a sampling. “Goals and FEAR. I believe that the […]

Fast Tracking to Practice Ownership

Suffocating under a $300,000 student loan, most dental graduates decide to work as associates until the student debt is gone. If you really want to pay off your loan quickly, consider becoming an owner as soon as you can. Use a short-term associateship to hone your clinical and patient communication skills and enjoy the benefits […]

Incorporating with Student Debt

There is a general impression, particularly amongst young dentists, that there is no benefit to incorporate as long as they have personal debts. There are significant benefits for a new dentist if they spend less than they earn. Here’s an illustration that shows how a new dentist can benefit from incorporating his/her practice: Dr. Young […]

Am I ready to retire from dentistry?

A practice transition is a long-term proposition that will change your life and upend your daily routine. Be specific about your transition goals. Determine whether you want to retire partially or fully and map out a timeline. Decide if you are looking at a five or ten-year window. Depending on which you choose, the financial […]

Ready to sell? Maybe not…

One of the first steps in properly planning the sale of your practice is to secure the benefit of receiving the sales proceeds tax-free. You want to make sure that the sale of the shares qualifies for the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE). The LCGE for 2020 is $883,384 for each shareholder. If you sell […]