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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 ?.
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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? • Increase in population • Decrease in # of providers • Increase in demand • Rising cost of education • Tightening credit market
There is a dental care crisis in America. 47 million Americans don’t have access to dental care 1 in 3 Americans doesn’t have dental insurance There are more than 800,000 ER visits in the U.S. annually for preventable dental conditions Only60% of the population receivesregular dental care.
Dentistry has become discretionary, a “nice-to-have” rather than a “must have.”
What keeps people away from the Dentist? Embarrassment Bad past experience Trouble taking time off of work Affordability Fear Anxiety
We offer patients a solution.
What Makes Our Model Different? Unique understanding of patient base (Their needs, functional & emotional barriers) • Ability to break down barriers • (Convenient locations, extended weekend hours. financing options, • empathy, understanding, professionalism) • Focus on comprehensive care • (Restoring patients to good health – oral & overall) Getting commitment to start care today
Winning Partnerships with Dentists Shared Purpose
Helping get patients the care they need at 340 locations in 25 states.
Why Aspen Dental? Tremendous Earning Potential Defined Career Path to Ownership Proven Practice Model Comprehensive Marketing & Business Support Ongoing Professional Development
What Opportunities Exist for You? Associate Dentist Associate Dentist Associate Dentist Associate Dentist Managing Clinical Director Associate Dentist Practice Owner • New Grad/Post-residency • Practices under the guidance of a Managing Clinical Director • Builds clinical & patient skills • Strong relationship with Aspen Dental Management • Strong understanding of proven practice model • Desires multiple offices and career opportunity • Committed to bringing on partner doctors • Generally responsible for one office • Opportunity to provide leadership in second office with experience • Builds “business” skills • Best MCDs act “like an owner” in office
Earning Potential 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 Potential Associate Dentist 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. Managing Clinical Director Practice Owners
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 Ownership
Benefits of POP Practice Ownersenjoy the pride of ownership with the added security of having a team of business and operational experts focused on their success.
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 Contract or a Restrictive Non-Compete?
What Is a Typical Day Like? MCD Schedule Guidelines Chair 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 Denture Steps: 30 mins Note: includes impression, bite block, wax try in, adjustment, soft Reline, Frame Try In, Insert Surgery follow up: 30 mins Note: Includes: post operative check, suture removal Lab Relines & Repairs: 30 mins Note: 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) New Patient Exams: 45 - 60 mins
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 Schedule?
What Support is There For You? A practice support team consisting of: • Clinical Leadership • Practice Manager • Patient Service Representative (front desk) • Denture Lab Technician (all practices have an on-site lab) • Dental Assistants • Dental Hygienist
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 Decisions?
Benefit Programs • 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
Industry-LeadingCommitment Experienced Team Robust Programs State-of-the-Art Facilities • $9 million budgeted for 2012 to support ongoing de novo existing team development • Leveraging technology to provide content network-wide • Clinical leadership • Strong training program delivery and instructional design capabilities • 1-week Doctor Orientation • Annual Practice Ownership Development Program • Continuing Education programs for clinicians • 82-seat theater-style “Operatorium” with 2 fully-functional digital operatories for clinical education and development programs Training & Development
www.AspenDentalJobs.com Seth Cowen Manager of Professional Recruitment 877-507-9535 Contact Aspen Dental Today