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Shannon Patterson Featured in Orthodontic Products Magazine

Addressing Dental Gap Pay Written By Shannon PattersonIn the new issue of Orthodontic Products Magazine, Shannon Patterson, Partner at Bentson Copple & Associates, addresses the dental gender pay gap and provides six tips for advocating better pay.

During the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of women entering the dental industry. While pediatric dentists continue to lead the charge with a whopping 52% of providers being female, the orthodontic industry is also making headway with females representing 31% of the workforce.

According to the 2019-2020 Survey of Advanced Dental Education, females represent 69% of all pediatric dental residents and 52% of all orthodontic residents. And for the first time in history, more females (195) than males (193) graduated from orthodontic residency in the United States in 2019-2020.

It’s projected the percentage of female providers in these specialties will increase in years to come. What effect has this growth had on gender gap earnings? The answer may surprise you.

Read the entire article in the August/September 2020 issue of Orthodontic Products Magazine.

Publication Focuses on Adding an Orthodontic Associate

There are many magazines, journals and newspapers that our team reads on a regular basis to keep up with current news and events in the orthodontic community. When a publication arrives, it gets passed around the office with a sticky note, indicating who has read it and who has not. (It’s ultimately a pretty good system unless the sticky note falls off.)

Chris Bentson has been recently published in a couple of orthodontic publications. His most current article is co-authored with Daniel Sroka, JD, who has served the legal needs of Bentson Clark & Copple’s referred clients since 2004. The April/May 2013 issue of Orthodontic Products Magazine features Plus One: What You Need to Know when Adding an Associate to your Practice.  Below is a short excerpt from the article.

“Adding a doctor to the practice is a big decision and affects a great number of systems in the office. Change will occur. Thus, having clarity about why you want an associate is often the first question to ask. While there may be many motivations for bringing an associate into a practice, typically, an owner doctor chooses to bring an associate for one of three reasons.

The first is to help with the workload of treating patients due to practice growth. The second is to allow for more time out of the clinic or away from the practice, or, said another way, to increase the quality of life for the owner doctor within the practice but not necessarily to grow the practice. The third reason is often as a first step in a future transition plan where partial or full equity will eventually be offered to the associate doctor, but that plan is not yet defined.”

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Chris Bentson Article Featured in Orthodontic Products Magazine

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA— At least once in their lives orthodontic practice owners will go through a practice transition. Whether they are buying into a practice, adding a partner, or selling their practice for retirement, Chris Bentson of Bentson Clark & Copple advises orthodontists through every step of the process.

In the latest issue of Orthodontic Products Magazine, Bentson explains practice transitions in five main steps.

Begin by Gathering Information
The transition process starts at least two to three years before an orthodontic practice is put up for sale. Begin by learning as much as possible about the transition process. Talk it through with financial advisors, spouses, and other orthodontists who have gone through a transition. Make sure you consult several colleagues and sources of information, as experiences can vary. Word of mouth can also be a valuable asset when choosing a company to conduct an orthodontic practice valuation. Being well informed can minimize any pitfalls or surprises that come with the transition process.

Have A Valuation Performed
Before selling a practice, an orthodontist needs to know exactly what it’s worth. Like selling a car, or a house, appraisals must be done before any transactions can occur. An orthodontic practice valuation is much like having an orthodontic appraisal done before you sell. Valuations allow an orthodontist to know exactly where their practice stands financially before undergoing a transition.

Find the Perfect Partner or Buyer
In the current market there is a ratio of 3:1 seekers to opportunities, which is good news for those looking for another orthodontist for their practice. While residents tend to move to coastal states or high-density areas, it’s important to look for a candidate that can transition into your practice in the time frame you had in mind. Consider listing your opportunity with a transition specialization firm that has resident/doctor matching services. Transition firms often match doctors with buyers or partners free of charge.

Finalize all Transaction Negotiations
This period is where a transition will really kick into gear. During transition negotiations, buyer and seller will agree on a price, a financing plan for the orthodontic practice sale and work out any other details of the sale in writing. Generally, finalizing all the paperwork can take up to 90 days.

Official Ownership Transfer
This final stage of transition is essentially nothing more than finally signing official documents, and changing stationary and nameplates. Done properly, ownership transfer day will seem like just another day in the office.

These steps are an outline of the transition process to prepare orthodontists for the future. Proper research, planning and patience will allow for a smooth and rewarding transition.

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