ADA Practice Transitions was developed after field research uncovered a need in the marketplace for dentists who want to connect for both employment opportunities and to facilitate the transition of a practice from one owner to another but have had difficulty doing so. Research also found additional needs around learning skills related to basic business management, ownership, patient acquisition, purchasing and staff relationships.
Dentists from Wisconsin and Maine will be the first to test an online platform in the first quarter of 2019. Using an algorithm, the online service will match dentists with practice owners by considering aspects such as philosophy of care, personality traits, location and desired practice characteristics. The online platform also will offer tips, tools and training relevant to each dentist’s situation. An advisor will be assigned to the partnership to help facilitate the process and foster a positive relationship for both parties beyond the transaction.
In addition to the online platform, ADA Practice Transitions will also oversee the ADA board-approved pilot initiative to test the feasibility of purchasing up to two dental practices with an intention to sell the practices to dentists who express interest after a target period of time. This initiative was developed after research found a surprising number of practices that are closing down simply because the owner dentist could not find a buyer for the practice. Many of these practices are located in rural areas.
For more information on ADA Practice Transitions, visit ADA.org/PracticeTransitions.
~American Dental Association
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