In this ninth episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective season, Rob and Paul discuss the best ways for associates to track their compensation to make sure they are being paid what they are due. The Dental Amigos begin by explaining how guarantees and draws factor into an associate’s compensation. Then, they…
In this eighth episode of Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos examine the idea of “clinician awareness” to help prepare new practitioners for their professional journey. The Amigos share their thoughts and experiences on how to approach and move through the interview process, as well as alternatives of the dreaded…
In the seventh episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos discuss differences between working for DSOs and owner operators, especially when it comes to the actual associate contract. The Amigos chat about restrictive covenants, liquidated damages, notice provisions, termination clauses, and fringe benefits and some common differences between…
In this sixth episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective season, the Dental Amigos tackle one of the most hotly contested topics in associate contracts: restrictive covenants. Rob and Paul explain the different types of non-competition and non-solicitation covenants and how they affect an associate’s ability to practice dentistry. They discuss why…
Join the Dental Amigos in their fifth episode of season 1, Dental Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, as they explore different ways to avoid the traps associated with Term and Termination clauses in your Employment Agreement. Rob and Paul discuss how there is much more to terminating a contract than telling your employer you…
In this fourth episode of Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos discuss the difference between being an employee and an independent contractor, as well as the risks and benefits of both. Rob and Paul start off by touching on what it means to be treated as an employee, or in…
In this third episode of Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos discuss “compensation” and everything to be aware of as it relates to an associate’s first employment agreement. The Amigos discuss 3 typical compensation methods, percentage of collections, percentage of production and a fixed salary. Rob and Paul explain the…
In this second episode of Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos discuss “contractual awareness,” especially as it relates to an associate’s first employment agreement. The Amigos discuss how most contractual problems are preventable if the associate knows what a contract says, understands the context and ramifications of the language, clarifies…
The Dental Amigos are shifting to a slightly different format for the content of their episodes going forward for the near future. More specifically, they’re going to be doing collections of shorter episodes that explore different areas of interest (“Seasons” if you will): associate agreements, partnerships and buy-ins, acquiring a dental practice, selling a dental…
Jared Duckett and Bill Ladd are CPAs, partners and co-founders of Duckett Ladd, LLP, a dental-focused accounting firm serving dentists nationwide. In this episode, the Amigos chat with Jared and Bill about the business and financial steps dentists should consider when preparing to transition into practice ownership, while owing a practice and then when they’re…