Joseph D. Jordan, JDeditorial@drbicuspid.comDental PracticeOwnership: It's not for everyone anymoreAs practice ownership models change in dentistry, understanding if you are more comfortable as an owner or a nonowner is crucial. Joseph Jordan of JPA Dental Transitions offers a practical look at the advantages and disadvantages of both to aid in your decision-making process.March 24, 2019Dental PracticeRestrictive covenants: The story of a young associateAttorney Joseph D. Jordan discusses one of the most difficult legal issues in practice: restrictive covenants. In this "case report," a newly graduated associate signed a restrictive covenant agreement that she presumed was nonenforceable. This column will help you learn from her costly and long-lasting mistake.June 27, 2016Dental PracticeLegal considerations for practice ownership: Part 2In the first part of this series, dental attorney Joseph D. Jordan covered the first two legal considerations for stepping into practice ownership: practicing due diligence and business entity formation. In this concluding part, he covers contract negotiations, closing on the practice, and running with ownership.November 10, 2015Dental PracticeLegal considerations for practice ownership: Part 1A course on what you should know when buying a practice is not on the syllabus for most dental schools. As dental attorney Joseph D. Jordan writes, new dentists often find they have little on which to base their life-changing choices when taking that first step into practice ownership. In the first part of this series, Jordan details the first two legal considerations: practicing due diligence and the formation of a business entity.November 3, 2015Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRegulatory UpdatesIowa Dental Board cancels hearing, removes documents detailing patient deathThe Iowa Dental Board has canceled a scheduled disciplinary hearing for a dentist who is alleged to have contributed to a patient's death.AnesthesiaThese anesthetics may be linked to serious adverse reactionsPractice TrendsPatients OK paying the same for teledentistry as in-personWellnessWant to lower ergonomic risks? Clinicians, wear these.Public HealthADHA says CDC cuts will hurt oral health in the U.S.
