Opening a dental practice is a significant step in a dentist's career, yet it involves complexities beyond clinical skills. Joseph A. Wineman DMD, MHA, ABGD COL (Ret), US Army Dental Corps, addresses these challenges in his forthcoming book, So You Want to Open a Dental Practice: Now What? The book aims to serve as a practical guide for dentists embarking on the journey of practice ownership.
Wineman's book is structured to provide foundational knowledge necessary for building a successful dental practice. It covers various stages of the process, including evaluating one's readiness to open a practice, managing compliance, hiring staff, and designing efficient workflows. The author emphasizes the importance of making informed decisions to avoid common pitfalls.
"This book is designed to be the resource I wish I had when starting my first practice," Wineman remarked. It includes real-world examples, checklists, and summaries to aid readers in navigating the complexities of practice ownership. Topics such as assessing readiness before signing lease or loan agreements, best practices for staff management, and maintaining operational stability are thoroughly discussed.
The book is tailored for dentists at the early stages of their careers or those transitioning into ownership. It promises to be an invaluable resource for achieving success from the outset. So You Want to Open a Dental Practice: Now What? will soon be available in various formats through Amazon and other major retailers.
