What Does the Concept of Dental Group What Does the Concept of Dental Group Practice Mean to You?Practice Mean to You?

• Economies of Scale• Centralized Practice

Support• Modern Facilities

• Career Opportunities

• Access to Capital

• Marketing & Business Support

Why Have Dental Group Practices Why Have Dental Group Practices Continued to Grow in the U.S in Recent Continued to Grow in the U.S in Recent YearsYears??

Increase in population Decrease in # of providers Increase in demand Rising cost of education Tightening credit market

47 million 47 million Americans don’t have access to dental care1 in 3 1 in 3

Americans doesn’t have dental insurance There are more than

800,000 ER visits 800,000 ER visits in the U.S. annually for preventable dental conditions

Only 60% 60% of the

population receives

regular dental care. regular dental care.

There is a dental care crisis in America. There is a dental care crisis in America.

Dentistry has become Dentistry has become

discretionary,discretionary, a “nice-to-have” rather

than a “must have.”

Affordability

Fear

Trouble taking time off of work

Embarrassment

Anxiety

Bad past experience

What keeps people away from the Dentist? What keeps people away from the Dentist?

solution. solution.

We offer patients a

Unique understanding of patient baseUnique understanding of patient base(Their needs, functional & emotional barriers)(Their needs, functional & emotional barriers)

Unique understanding of patient baseUnique understanding of patient base(Their needs, functional & emotional barriers)(Their needs, functional & emotional barriers)

Ability to break down barriersAbility to break down barriers(Convenient locations, extended weekend hours. financing options, (Convenient locations, extended weekend hours. financing options,

empathy, understanding, professionalism)empathy, understanding, professionalism)

Ability to break down barriersAbility to break down barriers(Convenient locations, extended weekend hours. financing options, (Convenient locations, extended weekend hours. financing options,

empathy, understanding, professionalism)empathy, understanding, professionalism)

Focus on comprehensive careFocus on comprehensive care(Restoring patients to good health – oral & overall)(Restoring patients to good health – oral & overall)

Focus on comprehensive careFocus on comprehensive care(Restoring patients to good health – oral & overall)(Restoring patients to good health – oral & overall)

Getting commitment to start care today Getting commitment to start care today Getting commitment to start care today Getting commitment to start care today

What Makes Our Model Different?What Makes Our Model Different?

Shared Shared PurposePurpose

Winning Partnerships with DentistsWinning Partnerships with Dentists

Helping get patients the care they need at 340 locations 340 locations in 25 statesin 25 states..

Why Aspen Dental?Why Aspen Dental?

• Tremendous Earning Potential

• Defined Career Path to Ownership

• Proven Practice Model

• Comprehensive Marketing & Business Support

• Ongoing Professional Development

Strong relationship with Aspen Dental ManagementStrong understanding of proven practice modelDesires multiple offices and career opportunityCommitted to bringing on partner doctors

New Grad/Post-residencyPractices under the guidance of a Managing Clinical DirectorBuilds clinical & patient skills

Generally responsible for one officeOpportunity to provide leadership in second office with experienceBuilds “business” skillsBest MCDs act “like an owner” in office

Associate Dentist Associate DentistAssociate DentistAssociate DentistAssociate DentistManaging Clinical Director

Practice Owner

What Opportunities Exist for You?What Opportunities Exist for You?

When we do what's right for the patient, we do what's right for the practice.

That's why compensation is tied directly to patient satisfaction.

Earning PotentialEarning Potential

Managing Clinical Director

Associate Dentist

Practice Owners

We believe it's critical to align the interests of providers around the concept of "taking ownership" for building thriving practices.

So, in addition to patient satisfaction, there is an opportunity for increased earnings based on the growth and development of the entire office.

Earning PotentialEarning Potential

• While Aspen Dental's Practice Ownership Program provides a clear path to ownership, aligning with Aspen Dental provides opportunities that accommodate dental professionals with varied ambitions.

• Typically, Practice Owners spent less than two years with Aspen Dental prior to becoming an owner, some less than one year– it all depends on you.

Defined Path to OwnershipDefined Path to Ownership

What is POP?What is POP?

Practice Ownersenjoy the pride of ownership with the added security of havinga team of business and operational experts focused on their success.

Benefits of POPBenefits of POP

Aspen Dental does not have “term contracts” that require you to work a predetermined amount of time nor do they have non-competition clauses.

Will I be Locked Into a Long-Term Will I be Locked Into a Long-Term Contract or a Restrictive Non-Compete?Contract or a Restrictive Non-Compete?

MCD Schedule GuidelinesChair 1 Chair 2 Chair 3

Operative Work New Patient Exams Denture Steps/Follow Up

Fillings: 45 - 60 mins

Root Canal: 60 minsNote: molars should be referred to specialist

Post/Core & Crown Prep: 1 Unit - 60 - 90 mins

Extractions: 60 - 90 mins

Bridge Preps: 60 - 90 minsNote: consult doctor for time on larger bridge cases

Crown/Bridge Inserts: 30 mins

New Patient Exams: 45 - 60 mins Denture Steps: 30 minsNote: includes impression, bite block, wax try in, adjustment, soft Reline, Frame Try In, Insert

Surgery follow up: 30 minsNote: Includes: post operative check, suture removal

Lab Relines & Repairs: 30 minsNote: lab relines should be scheduled early morning or early afternoon

Emergencies, New Patient Overflow: 30 mins

Recall Exams: 30 mins(Patient not seen in 12+ months)

What Is a Typical Day Like?What Is a Typical Day Like?

• Aspen Dental realizes new Dentists may not be ready to manage high patient volume.

• New Associates start with a one column schedule and are

given ample time and training to develop their skills.

What Happens If I Can’t Keep Up With My What Happens If I Can’t Keep Up With My Schedule?Schedule?

Clinical Leadership Practice Manager Patient Service Representative

(front desk) Denture Lab Technician

(all practices have an on-site lab)

Dental Assistants Dental Hygienist

A practice support team consisting of:

What Support is There For You?What Support is There For You?

• Yes, Dentists are in the driver’s seat for diagnosing and treating patients.

• With Aspen Dental, Dentists have complete autonomy when it comes to managing patient care.

Will I Be The One Making Clinical Will I Be The One Making Clinical Decisions?Decisions?

Professional liability insurance Company-matched 401(k)

retirement plan Paid time off

Holidays Vacation time Personal time

Life insurance Long term disability

Voluntary life & short term disability

Comprehensive health care Flexible spending program Family dental program Continuing education Professional development Relocation

Benefit ProgramsBenefit Programs

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Industry-Leading Commitment

$9 million budgeted for 2012 to support ongoing de novo existing team development

Leveraging technology to provide content network-wide

82-seat theater-style “Operatorium” with 2 fully-functional digital operatories for clinical education and development programs

Clinical leadership

Strong training program delivery and instructional design capabilities

1-week Doctor Orientation

Annual Practice Ownership Development Program

Continuing Education programs for clinicians

Experienced Team Robust Programs

Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development

www.AspenDentalJobs.com

Seth CowenManager of Professional Recruitment

877-507-9535

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