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Finding the Right Associate Doctor For Your Practice

by Jeffrey M. Blumberg

Apr 1st, 2026

If you’re a GP who is getting a healthy flow of new patients and retaining a decent amount with continuously growing recall, you will eventually run into a good problem: You need more help. At some point, one doctor just isn’t enough. There’s only so much one person can do, no matter how efficient they are. And if recall keeps…

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Overbooked? Rethinking How Far Ahead to Schedule Patients

by Sabri Blumberg

Feb 5th, 2025

Last updated on November 17th, 2025 at 03:56 pm Imagine this: your schedule is packed solid for the next two to three weeks. If a patient called today, the earliest appointment you could offer would be 19 days from now, Wednesday at 10:40 a.m. At first glance, this might seem like a dream scenario—your production is secured, and the future…

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Finding a Long-Term Associate Dentist

by Sabri Blumberg

Apr 4th, 2018

Q: Any tips for finding an associate doctor who stays with my practice for the long-term? The first thing to understand is that you can’t expect to have total control over the length of time someone stays in your practice. With anyone you hire—a front desk person, associate, etc., you can’t guarantee that they’ll stay with your practice “forever.” That…

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Ask Sabri: Integrating a New Associate & Reducing Staff Turnover

by Sabri Blumberg

Jan 14th, 2015

Last updated on November 10th, 2025 at 06:40 pm Q: How can I make sure that adding an associate doesn’t turn into a “nightmare”? First you need to make sure that your practice is ready for an associate. Can you afford one? Can you keep them busy? How are you going to use this associate? Is your staff set up…

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Video Tip of the Week: When Is it Time to Bring On an Associate?

by Gregory A. Winteregg, DDS

Feb 28th, 2014

Last updated on November 5th, 2025 at 01:48 am Ever wonder when it would be a good time to bring on an associate? You’re not alone; most dentists have this question pop up in their mind at some point. This week, Dr. Greg Winteregg answers the question, “When is it time to bring on an associate dentist?” Don’t jump the…

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The Key Issues with Associate Contracts

by Frank Recker

Dec 4th, 2013

Last updated on November 13th, 2025 at 03:06 pm In this MGE Weekly Webletter, we warmly welcome our guest columnist, Frank Recker, D.D.S., J.D. Dr. Recker practiced general dentistry in Cincinnati from 1971-1985 and served as a member of the Ohio State Dental Board from 1979-1986. In 1986 he entered the full-time practice of law. His primary areas of practice…

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Finding the Right Associate Doctor For Your Practice

Overbooked? Rethinking How Far Ahead to Schedule Patients

Finding a Long-Term Associate Dentist

Ask Sabri: Integrating a New Associate & Reducing Staff Turnover

Video Tip of the Week: When Is it Time to Bring On an Associate?

The Key Issues with Associate Contracts

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