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Oct 2022
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1553: Pros & Cons of Practice Ownership

Mark Costes
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Is ownership the appropriate natural progression after associateship?  Dr. Mark Costes knows this subject only too well, having worn both hats and having walked in both shoes.  Here he breaks down the pros and the cons of being an owner versus being an associate from all perspectives.  He also glosses on the financial impact of inefficiencies in dental practices and why taking on a business debt actually makes sound business sense.

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