The director of dentistry model: What it is and how it works

I love practicing dentistry. I enjoy the staff, the patients, and experiencing the benefits of a practice that I grew with some select staff members who put the practice over the top. However, the body wears down. There are only so many times that you can bend over the chair before your neck and lower back tell you that they are done. It happened gradually, but at the age of 65, my back said, "All done!" But was I done? I like to talk. I like the experience of the dental office. I'm a pretty good treatment planner. Patients have more confidence in me at this age than they did when I was in my forties. So, the question is, how can you harness your wisdom, your ability to plan, and your ability to communicate, but avoid the back-breaking work? Become a director of dentistry. This role allows you to take advantage of your thinking skills while giving your body a break. Instead, you rely on the other skilled dentists on your team to do the hands-on work.