Managing a successful practice in the postrecession economy.

摘要

A Dentistry has entered a new economic era. Although I believe that the number one priority of dentists is to provide outstanding patient care, dental practices also are businesses. Both of these factors need to be considered when creating highly successful dental practices in today's economic environment.The recent recession has had a negative impact on the business operations of many dental practices. In fact, most dental practices still are struggling. According to a 2011 American Dental Association Survey of Economic Confidence, 58 percent of surveyed general dentists said their income was lower in the third quarter of 2011 compared with the second quarter. In addition, 52 percent of responding general practitioners said that their 2011