what does the concept of dental group practice mean to you?
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What Does the Concept of Dental Group Practice Mean to You?. Economies of Scale Centralized Practice Support Modern Facilities. Career Opportunities Access to Capital Marketing & Business Support. Why Have Dental Group Practices Continued to Grow in the U.S in Recent Years ?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What Does the Concept of Dental Group What Does the Concept of Dental Group Practice Mean to You?Practice Mean to You?
• Economies of Scale• Centralized Practice
Support• Modern Facilities
• Career Opportunities
• Access to Capital
• Marketing & Business Support
Why Have Dental Group Practices Why Have Dental Group Practices Continued to Grow in the U.S in Recent Continued to Grow in the U.S in Recent YearsYears??
Increase in population Decrease in # of providers Increase in demand Rising cost of education Tightening credit market
47 million 47 million Americans don’t have access to dental care1 in 3 1 in 3
Americans doesn’t have dental insurance There are more than
800,000 ER visits 800,000 ER visits in the U.S. annually for preventable dental conditions
Only 60% 60% of the
population receives
regular dental care. regular dental care.
There is a dental care crisis in America. There is a dental care crisis in America.
Dentistry has become Dentistry has become
discretionary,discretionary, a “nice-to-have” rather
than a “must have.”
Affordability
Fear
Trouble taking time off of work
Embarrassment
Anxiety
Bad past experience
What keeps people away from the Dentist? What keeps people away from the Dentist?
solution. solution.
We offer patients a
Unique understanding of patient baseUnique understanding of patient base(Their needs, functional & emotional barriers)(Their needs, functional & emotional barriers)
Unique understanding of patient baseUnique understanding of patient base(Their needs, functional & emotional barriers)(Their needs, functional & emotional barriers)
Ability to break down barriersAbility to break down barriers(Convenient locations, extended weekend hours. financing options, (Convenient locations, extended weekend hours. financing options,
empathy, understanding, professionalism)empathy, understanding, professionalism)
Ability to break down barriersAbility to break down barriers(Convenient locations, extended weekend hours. financing options, (Convenient locations, extended weekend hours. financing options,
empathy, understanding, professionalism)empathy, understanding, professionalism)
Focus on comprehensive careFocus on comprehensive care(Restoring patients to good health – oral & overall)(Restoring patients to good health – oral & overall)
Focus on comprehensive careFocus on comprehensive care(Restoring patients to good health – oral & overall)(Restoring patients to good health – oral & overall)
Getting commitment to start care today Getting commitment to start care today Getting commitment to start care today Getting commitment to start care today
What Makes Our Model Different?What Makes Our Model Different?
Shared Shared PurposePurpose
Winning Partnerships with DentistsWinning Partnerships with Dentists
Helping get patients the care they need at 340 locations 340 locations in 25 statesin 25 states..
Why Aspen Dental?Why Aspen Dental?
• Tremendous Earning Potential
• Defined Career Path to Ownership
• Proven Practice Model
• Comprehensive Marketing & Business Support
• Ongoing Professional Development
Strong relationship with Aspen Dental ManagementStrong understanding of proven practice modelDesires multiple offices and career opportunityCommitted to bringing on partner doctors
New Grad/Post-residencyPractices under the guidance of a Managing Clinical DirectorBuilds clinical & patient skills
Generally responsible for one officeOpportunity to provide leadership in second office with experienceBuilds “business” skillsBest MCDs act “like an owner” in office
Associate Dentist Associate DentistAssociate DentistAssociate DentistAssociate DentistManaging Clinical Director
Practice Owner
What Opportunities Exist for You?What Opportunities Exist for You?
When we do what's right for the patient, we do what's right for the practice.
That's why compensation is tied directly to patient satisfaction.
Earning PotentialEarning Potential
Managing Clinical Director
Associate Dentist
Practice Owners
We believe it's critical to align the interests of providers around the concept of "taking ownership" for building thriving practices.
So, in addition to patient satisfaction, there is an opportunity for increased earnings based on the growth and development of the entire office.
Earning PotentialEarning Potential
• While Aspen Dental's Practice Ownership Program provides a clear path to ownership, aligning with Aspen Dental provides opportunities that accommodate dental professionals with varied ambitions.
• Typically, Practice Owners spent less than two years with Aspen Dental prior to becoming an owner, some less than one year– it all depends on you.
Defined Path to OwnershipDefined Path to Ownership
What is POP?What is POP?
Practice Ownersenjoy the pride of ownership with the added security of havinga team of business and operational experts focused on their success.
Benefits of POPBenefits of POP
Aspen Dental does not have “term contracts” that require you to work a predetermined amount of time nor do they have non-competition clauses.
Will I be Locked Into a Long-Term Will I be Locked Into a Long-Term Contract or a Restrictive Non-Compete?Contract or a Restrictive Non-Compete?
MCD Schedule GuidelinesChair 1 Chair 2 Chair 3
Operative Work New Patient Exams Denture Steps/Follow Up
Fillings: 45 - 60 mins
Root Canal: 60 minsNote: molars should be referred to specialist
Post/Core & Crown Prep: 1 Unit - 60 - 90 mins
Extractions: 60 - 90 mins
Bridge Preps: 60 - 90 minsNote: consult doctor for time on larger bridge cases
Crown/Bridge Inserts: 30 mins
New Patient Exams: 45 - 60 mins Denture Steps: 30 minsNote: includes impression, bite block, wax try in, adjustment, soft Reline, Frame Try In, Insert
Surgery follow up: 30 minsNote: Includes: post operative check, suture removal
Lab Relines & Repairs: 30 minsNote: lab relines should be scheduled early morning or early afternoon
Emergencies, New Patient Overflow: 30 mins
Recall Exams: 30 mins(Patient not seen in 12+ months)
What Is a Typical Day Like?What Is a Typical Day Like?
• Aspen Dental realizes new Dentists may not be ready to manage high patient volume.
• New Associates start with a one column schedule and are
given ample time and training to develop their skills.
What Happens If I Can’t Keep Up With My What Happens If I Can’t Keep Up With My Schedule?Schedule?
Clinical Leadership Practice Manager Patient Service Representative
(front desk) Denture Lab Technician
(all practices have an on-site lab)
Dental Assistants Dental Hygienist
A practice support team consisting of:
What Support is There For You?What Support is There For You?
• Yes, Dentists are in the driver’s seat for diagnosing and treating patients.
• With Aspen Dental, Dentists have complete autonomy when it comes to managing patient care.
Will I Be The One Making Clinical Will I Be The One Making Clinical Decisions?Decisions?
Professional liability insurance Company-matched 401(k)
retirement plan Paid time off
Holidays Vacation time Personal time
Life insurance Long term disability
Voluntary life & short term disability
Comprehensive health care Flexible spending program Family dental program Continuing education Professional development Relocation
Benefit ProgramsBenefit Programs
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Industry-Leading Commitment
$9 million budgeted for 2012 to support ongoing de novo existing team development
Leveraging technology to provide content network-wide
82-seat theater-style “Operatorium” with 2 fully-functional digital operatories for clinical education and development programs
Clinical leadership
Strong training program delivery and instructional design capabilities
1-week Doctor Orientation
Annual Practice Ownership Development Program
Continuing Education programs for clinicians
Experienced Team Robust Programs
Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development
www.AspenDentalJobs.com
Seth CowenManager of Professional Recruitment
877-507-9535
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