Spring Clean Your Finances
Spring is not only a great time to put away the winter clothes and deep clean the house. It is also a good time to check in on your finances. Remember those beginning of the year goals like saving more, meal prepping and going to the gym (which by now may have tapered off)? This time of year is great to spring clean your financial goals and set yourself up for success the rest of the year.
Sudan: Dental Helping Hands
The DHH team was recently in Sudan where over 700 patients received essential and life saving dental care.
The purpose of the Dental Helping Hands (DHH) Non-Profit Organization (NPO) is to provide dental services to people who do not have access to dental care, who cannot afford it and who would otherwise not be able to receive treatment
Bucket Listing in Costa Rica
When you hear of Costa Rica, you immediately think rainforest, jungle, beaches, volcanoes and biodiversity. I couldn't wait to divulge and experience the culture, food, traditions, the jungle and to do one thing I always wanted to do: ziplane across the jungle!
What to Do with a Signing Bonus
You've worked your butt off, passed all your board and licensing exams, graduated and landed your dream job. What could be better than landing your dream job and receiving a signing bonus also? According to a 2016 research publication by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 52% of employers plan to offer signing bonuses to new graduates.
Social Media Blunders that Will Hurt a Young Doc's Career
Social media has become part of the every day life for most people. Whether it's Facebook, Instagram, twitter, LinkedIn or snapchat, it's where we communicate with friends, family, our potential patients/clients/customers and so we end up sharing a lot on these platforms. It's also where job recruiters, employers and, yes patients/clients/customers go to find you for whatever their reason. So, when does sharing become too much?
Winter Escape: Cancun, Mexico
When the seasons change, the temperature drops and it gets cold outside we all fantasize about having a vacation home somewhere tropical, right? The best antidote for when the times get super chilly is a nice getaway to somewhere warm and sunny - perhaps with sand and beach.
Get Your Finances In Order: The Basics
It's the start of a new year and with it comes the need to plan for the year ahead. This is the season for resolutions! So while you make your goals to lose weight, start that new diet, travel more and live your best life, one thing you should include is to become more fiscally responsible. It's time to get your finances in order.
Contracts: Questions To Ask Before Signing an Associate Agreement
Your first associate contract is a major milestone in your new career but it can be a pretty intimidating process. It is important to have a lawyer review your contract with you and there are some key questions to ask and keep in mind even before you hire one
What I Learned In My First Year of Being an Associate Doctor
Some of us go straight to owning our own practices straight out of residency, and others, for various reasons decide to embark on associateship before venturing into practice ownership. I am one of those "others." I decided to gain a few years of "experience" before taking the plunge into being the boss and just like with anything else I've learned some valuable lessons along the way.
The UnOrthoDoc's 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
It's the most wonderful time of the year! I love the holiday season and all it's festivities. The holidays mean family time, eating, shopping, gift giving and receiving, parades, holiday parties, cozying up in front of the fire place with hot chocolate in hand and staying in PJ's all day. It truly is magical!
The Benefits of Great Dental Photography
Photography is an invaluable, integral and necessary part of dentistry, especially Orthodontics. With the advent and widespread use of digital technology in our practices, imaging has become essential, much easier to incorporate and much more readily accessible.
Tech Talk: Practice Advancement
We are most certainly in the technological age and it seems to be moving at lightning speed. How do we keep up?! The dilemma a lot of us face in our practices is deciding on which technology is worth investing in or which would yield the best return on investment (ROI).
Apple Watch Integration In Your Practice
The Apple Watch has become very popular and surprisingly quite useful among healthcare providers, particularly dental offices. The apple watch and other smart watches offer doctors increased efficiency, an opportunity to potentially increase production, ergonomic benefits, and more.
NPO's & Service to Humanity
"Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time." - Marian Wright Edelman
I consider myself fortunate and I am honored to be in a position where I can help those that may
Verona, Italy: Think Shakespeare and Romance
I have been to a few European countries and Italy is one of my favorites. Just about an hour away from bustling, vibrant Venice lies the quiet, easy-going, romance-filled, Verona.