Matt LaMaster, Esq.[email protected]Dental PracticeOffice lease negotiating: Part 4 -- Term & renewalIn part four of this series, Matt LaMaster discusses why a lease may not start on the day it is signed and how some practices negotiate to delay paying rent until the practice is established. He also explores lease renewals and terminations.March 29, 2016Dental PracticeOffice lease negotiating: Part 3 -- Repair & maintenanceIn part three of this series, Matt LaMaster discusses who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of a dental office building and why many dentists don't pay attention to this part of their lease until they are out thousands of dollars.November 19, 2015Dental PracticeOffice lease negotiating: Part 2 -- RentPaying rent is one of the most heavily negotiated and litigated aspects of a lease. Thousands of dollars are on the line, and payments can drastically affect your cash flow. In part two of this series, Matt LaMaster discusses rent, how it's calculated, and tips on negotiating a better lease.October 5, 2015Dental PracticeOffice lease negotiating: Part 1 -- Location & relocationThe largest expense for a dental practice, besides employees and staffing, is routinely the cost associated with the office real estate. In the first of a new series, Matt LaMaster focuses on the common traps and negotiating points in offices leases that most dental practices fail to consider when negotiating their lease.September 8, 2015Dental Practice4 tips for associate contractsWhether you are a new graduate of dental school or a dentist seeking a new position, Matt LaMaster, Esq., offers four tips for an associate contract in his first column for DrBicuspid.com. He offers practical advice and questions those on both sides of the negotiation should ask.May 18, 2015Page 1 of 1Top StoriesAnesthesiaWhat you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changerIn the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.Immune SystemAtopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral healthOrganized DentistryADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objectionOrganized DentistryDental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's endRegulatory UpdatesBlood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste