The Real Dr. Park Blog - Helping Dentists Become Practice Owners
The Real Dr. Park Blog - Helping Dentists Become Practice Owners
My blog is the go-to resource for dentists seeking more than just a career as an associate. Offering tips on clinical autonomy, building equity, and stepping confidently into practice ownership.
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Ownership Isn’t Just for Experienced Dentists: What New Grads Should Know
Most new dental graduates are given a fairly standard roadmap. Graduate, work as an associate for several years, gain confidence, and then consider ownership later. That path works well for many dentists, and there is nothing wrong with it. At the same time, ownership is often treated as something...  Read More
What Is Your Social Media Strategy for 2026?
Over the past year, one of the biggest lessons we’ve learned at Clear Lakes Dental is that social media isn’t just a “nice-to-have.” It’s a key part of building your brand, attracting patients, and recruiting the right team members. Why Social Media Matters The biggest difference for our clinics...  Read More
How Profitable Is a Dental Practice, Really?
One of the most common questions dentists ask when they start thinking about ownership is a simple one: Is owning a dental practice actually profitable? The answer isn’t found in flashy numbers or extreme success stories. It comes from understanding a few core financial ideas that apply to almost...  Read More
Why Focusing on Your Strengths in Dentistry Boosts Profit and Happiness
In dentistry, it’s easy to fall into trying to do everything: crowns, fillings, root canals, extractions, dentures, implants, the full dentistry lineup. While versatility sounds impressive, it can actually slow down your practice, reduce profitability, and create unnecessary stress. Opportunity...  Read More
Hiring in Dentistry: How Do You Build a Consistent Team?
One of the most challenging and often overlooked aspects of running a dental practice is not clinical work, marketing, or finances. It is hiring the right people and building a team that remains consistent and effective over time. Many practices start hiring informally, relying on gut instinct...  Read More
Building a dental practice is one of the most rewarding things a dentist can do, but it can also be incredibly stressful and expensive if you make avoidable mistakes. I learned this the hard way. When I started my own practice, I made some first-timer errors that cost me close to $500,000 and...  Read More
I think a lot of dental offices struggle not because they lack systems, but because they have too many things to keep track of. When your clinic is overloaded with processes, tools, and habits, it can feel chaotic and the reality is, most of it doesn’t actually move the needle. In my experience,...  Read More
You’ve heard it a thousand times: “The Customer is always right.”  I used to think that too. But over the years of running Clear Lake Dental, I realized that mindset is actually holding dentists — and their teams — back. Here’s what I’ve learned and how I handle it in my clinics. Defining a “Bad...  Read More
Creating your own dental practice is a dream for many associate dentists, but knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. Over the last 8 years, I’ve helped multiple associates transition into ownership, and one thing is clear: the dentists who succeed the fastest are those who understand the key...  Read More
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