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How Dentistry’s Hot Topics Impact Your FutureDr. William Calnon, 2011-12 president, American Dental Association
...Professional issues that will impact YOUR
future
“The temptation to form premature theories upon
insufficient data is the bane of our profession”
-Sherlock Holmes
SYR ND
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A Profession in Transition
Key Forces Reshaping the Dental Profession
The Health Policy Resource Center
(HPRC)
Courtesy of Dr. Marko Vujicic
So, lets summarize…..
Utilization of dental care among
adults has declined
Trend began before the recent economic downturn
Dental benefits coverage for adults
has steadily eroded in the past decade
True especially among young adults
and the poor
Total dental spending slowed considerably in the early 2000’s
and has been flat since 2008
Public financing accounts for an increasing share
Expected to remain flat
“New normal”
Average net income of dentists declined since the mid 2000’s
Held steady since 2009
2 of 5 dentists say “I could see more
patients”
Trend began before recent economic downturn
Trend towards larger, consolidated multi-site practices will continue
Affordable Care Act (ACA) will expand dental benefits for children but not adults
On the care delivery side, there will be pressure to increase value and reduce cost from all payors…government, employers
and individuals.
Driven by a shift toward value based payments both within the public and
private sectors
Commercial plans will increasingly use
more selective networks and demand increasing accountability and performance measures
New wave of health care consumerism among the population
Pressure to decrease costs will drive innovation
Critical Moment for Dentistry
A time for our profession to define its destiny
Not a time for complacency
Understanding the forces at work will assist in defining our destiny
Ignoring what is happening is not an option
So…what does this all mean?
GOAL 1 of the 2011-2014ADA Strategic Plan
To provide support to dentists so they may succeed and excel
throughout their careers.
Success.ada.org
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Tips for buying a practice
Practice alternatives evaluation
Contract analysis
Dental Benefits
Facilities planning/management
Practice systems & procedures
Attracting & retaining patients
Continuing EducationADA CE online
In person ADA Kellogg Executive Management Program University of Florida College of Dentistry Executive Practice Management Certificate
From my experience
Highest quality of care
Fair fees
Exceptional patient education
Community involvement
Active professional involvement
Top notch customer service
Internal referral base
“If you love what you do…..
you’ll never work a day in your life”
