Coping with identity loss after retiring from dentistry

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For many dental clinicians, retirement is not a date on a calendar—it is a long negotiation between logic and identity. It is a psychological and financial transition, often delayed by the question few dentists say out loud: Who will treat my patients the way I do, or better?

Biggest fear when selling a dental practice | Weekly Wisdom 

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Retired dentist Dr. James Vassallo reveals what his biggest fear was when selling his practice and how his dental lawyer helped with the process. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!

Do you need employee contracts for your dental team? | Weekly Wisdom 

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Retired dentist Dr. James Vassallo shares why he recommends putting employee contracts in place as soon as possible, as he reflects on his experience introducing contracts before putting his practice for sale. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!