Introduction to the Special Issue on Practice Management

Abstract

This special issue on practice management represents a labor of love from some of the key thinkers/leaders in the field of dental practice management in the United States. The topics covered in the articles are current and, in some cases, somewhat controversial. I hope the readers find the articles both stimulating and insightful.

Keywords

• Dental practice management
• Risk management
• Associateships
• Practice valuations
• Dental education
• Mid-level providers
• Dental therapists
• Economics
• Dental management companies
• Dental service organizations.