Dental school prepares you clinically, but the business side determines your earning potential and career trajectory.

I teach you:

• How practices make money (and where you fit in)
• Production vs. collections
• Scheduling, case mix, and efficiency
• KPIs that matter for associates
• How owners evaluate performance
• The financial realities of ownership vs. associateship

This is the knowledge that empowers you—not just as a dentist, but as a future leader.

Targets aren’t about pressure—they’re about clarity.

You’ll learn:

• How to set realistic production goals
• How to measure and interpret your own performance
• What good associate metrics actually look like
• How to grow sustainably without burnout

You’ll graduate knowing exactly what to focus on, and how to succeed in your first year.

One skill transforms income, patient trust, and clinical fulfillment:

case presentation.

I help you develop:

• Clear, ethical communication skills
• How to present treatment without pressure
• How to reduce cancellations and increase case acceptance
• How to build patients’ trust quickly

This is a superpower for any new grad—and I make it simple and repeatable.

New grads often wonder: Am I doing this right?

I help you navigate the realities of real-world practice:

• Diagnosis and documentation expectations
• When to treat vs. when to refer
• How to evaluate your own work
• Risk management and avoiding common new-grad mistakes

You’ll feel supported, not judged—and free to grow with confidence.

Success in your first associate position isn’t luck—it’s preparation.

I guide you in developing:

• Professionalism and communication habits
• A growth mentality
• Respectful team interactions
• Accountability and collaboration
• How to become valued, trusted, and indispensable

These are the traits that make practice owners want to invest in your development.

Every career path is valid—but they are not the same.

Together, we explore:

• Ownership vs. associateship vs. corporate dentistry
• The personality, lifestyle, and financial differences
• What each path looks like daily
• How to know which path fits you best

This is about designing a career that matches who you are—not who you think you should be.

Most students have never seen an associate contract before—and they sign things they don’t truly understand.

I show you how to evaluate critical elements, including:

• Compensation structure (percentage, guarantees, daily minimums)
• Non-competes and non-solicits
• Schedule expectations
• Ownership rights to patients
• Supplies, labs, and overhead
• Termination clauses

You’ll know exactly what questions to ask—before you sign anything.

Not every practice offers real mentorship.

Not every student wants heavy oversight.

I help you identify:

• Whether you thrive with coaching or independence
• What a supportive practice actually looks like
• How to evaluate a practice culture before accepting a job
• How to communicate your needs to practice owners

Your first job should build you—not break you.

Healthy associate–owner relationships don’t happen by accident.

I help you learn:

• How to communicate clearly and respect boundaries
• How to ask for feedback (and receive it well)
• How to present concerns professionally
• How to build your reputation as a team-focused clinician

This is how you become someone that owners champion, support, and retain.

This is your career.

Your life.

Your definition of success.

My role is to help you understand your strengths, your goals, and your vision—then guide you toward the path that aligns with them.

Whether you choose ownership, associateship, or a corporate path, you’ll do so with clarity, confidence, and intention.