Interview with a 4th year Dental Student - Matt Lewis

Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 16 Host: Dr. Peter Boulden / Atlanta Dental Spa Guest: Matthew Lewis Key Takeaways: Corporate often invites dental students to join them although it feels that they only present ideal scenario most of the time. Deciding to sell to the corporate model is a tough decision to make. Corporate dentistry can compete on pricing but not on relationship factor. Dental students should keep their options open whether they'll go corporate or pursue a private practice. Corporate dentistry can help dental students get a job and learn practical dental skills. Huge dental debts encourage students to go corporate after graduation. The more in-debt you are after graduation, the fewer choices you have. Fewer students now want to start their own practice after graduation. Corporate offers $500-a-day baseline pay to dental students. Dental associates who are willing to hustle their pay after six months are good for a practice because it means they are interested to be in a win-win situation. When selecting where to practice after graduation consider market saturation. Don't just go with the herd. When looking for a CPA, look for someone who can give you personalized attention, especially if you are running your own business. For contract reviews, you only need the simple services of an attorney. When looking for people to work with - like a CPA or an attorney - look for someone who you are comfortable working with. Interview if necessary and ask for recommendations. Corporate dentistry will make sure you work hard for the money they pay you. Be awesome in something that you are passionate about. Don't force yourself to do something you do not like. Try different procedures first in order to find something you love. You may like a procedure that you hated during school. Tweetables: Force yourself to back out and look at the big picture. Keep an open mind at the things coming at you. Open mind is key. Attitude is everything.