Solo
Owner
One dentist owner. This may include
an employee dentist with or without a path to ownership. Could be a general
dentist or specialist and is usually a single location. Solo ownership requires
a commitment to business operations beyond clinical dentistry, including a
dedication to non-clinical tasks such as HR, operations, cash flow, marketing,
IT, equipment & materials, etc. It also requires relationship building to
establish a patient base. Methods of entry include:
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Buy
a practice – Identify and purchase an existing practice.
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Starting
a practice from scratch – You are responsible for literally everything in your
business.
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A
dentist could join a practice as a partner owner with the goal of attaining
full ownership, and be mentored on practice operations for a defined period of
time.