It was out in the Midwest and I was actually seeing 17 patients my first day, 20 my day two and 23 by day three, and I just wanna go home and, and just lay down be a, a potato.Īnd I did that for three years. And I think that's shifting a little bit for newer generation dentists like myself. Being able to see a lot of patients and get that exposure, which is interesting cuz you know, there used to be this stigmatism that a DSO maybe is not the right choice. I've always wanted to start off working in a big DSO so that I can really gain that confidence, that time management skill. So I've always kind of have an idea of what I want to do. Wu: People ask you like, what's your five year plan in college or even dental school? Ioannidou: So tell us a little bit about your career path and how did you decide to take this direction of practicing? The name and slogan of the clinic is Smile Pathway Dental, Blueprint to a Confident You. I am currently practicing in Riverside, California and I actually just bought my practice two months ago, so it's been really exciting, stressful, a mixed bag of different things because I'm working on rebranding and website creation. Got my DDS at Dugoni Pacific Class of 2017, represent. Wu: I grew up in Southern California around Orange County. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Tell us where you practice, give us some information. Wright: Well, we are so excited to have you. Wright: And we're also hearing from a dentist who recently bought a practice. We are hearing from dentists who have gone to small practice route, associateship, have joined dental support organization. Ioannidou: Last episode, we asked all dentists listening, how did you decide which direction you wanted your dental career to take? In this episode, we will explore more of many possible dental career paths. Ready? Let's dive right into real talk on dentistry's, daily wins and sticky situations. Let's get startedĪnnouncer: From the American Dental Association. Today we are exploring more dental career paths. Wright: If you're navigating the dental practice market, deciding whether you want to join one or run one, this is the episode you've been waiting for. She tells us a little bit about her decision and what a typical day is like for her. Arnelle Wright chose a dental support organization (DSO) for her career path. Riley Shaff on what it's like to be in a small group practice, and how he likes that he gets to be his own boss, but his colleagues bring a different perspective to treatment planning and to business ownership, and they get to split some of those responsibilities. The speakers also acknowledge that not everyone will enjoy or feel fulfilled as a business owner and that some people may prefer to focus solely on patient interaction and clinical work. The importance of prioritizing mental health and wellness is addressed, recognizing that stress and burnout can negatively impact not only a dentist's work but also their overall well-being. Wu discusses some of the biggest changes he's experienced moving from a DSO, to an associateship, and now as a business owner. Wu describes his experience using ADA’s Practice Transitions services (ADAPT) to find a seller match. Wu speaks about the importance of having a framework for your career goals, seeking resources from friends and professors, listening to dental podcasts, and talking to local brokers and banks. He emphasizes that as a business owner, he has the ability to make decisions from top down, including day-to-day operations, influence the culture you want to foster, and the type of materials you use. Wu recently bought a practice earlier this year.
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