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I write about where to put a practice, the market conditions that are influencing the places where dentistry works best, and the trends that are helping or inhibiting practice.
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Perfect Cities in Which to Live: A Critique in Methodology

Posted 23 hours ago by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 6

There are lots of lists that are coming out right now regarding where you should consider living, moving an office, or setting up practice. This is a critique of the methodologies used in the creation of these lists. Specifically, this one deals with the U.S. News and World Report list on the best... Read More

Categories: demographics, site analysis, office sites, potential locations, locations

Socialism and Dental Site Selection

Posted 4/4/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 8

I admit that this might be an unpopular topic amount some. In fact, there are folks who are going to HATE what I have to say. That doesn't make it any less true: There are some locations around the U.S. that are friendlier to start-up practices and small businesses than others. In some places... Read More

Categories: start-up practice, demographics, Site Selection, start-up sites, socialism

The Legacy Practice (Parents and Children in Practice Together)

Posted 3/27/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 9

There is a long and successful (and stressful) tradition of working in the same practice with a parent or child professional. This session addresses some of the non-accounting/non-legal issues of making a successful transition. We discuss practice image and brand, locations, and various issues... Read More

Categories: dental practice transition, parent child, legacy practice

How the Trump Tax Cuts and SALT Changes Are Influencing Practice Locations

Posted 3/27/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 15

We have noticed an interesting relationship to the Trump Tax Cuts and the reduction in the Tax Deductions of State and Local Taxes (SALT) on practice locations throughout the United States. You don't have to be trying to start-up a practice for this to matter! Read More

Categories: practice location, demographics, practice locations, start-up practices, start-up sites

Video, Start-up and Market Segmentation (Psychographics Update

Posted 3/13/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 8

We do a weekly webinar and discussion on site selection and marketing. This was a recent effort on segmentation and start-ups. It is meant to be fun and informative. Read More

Categories: Location, demographics, Site Selection

"All The Good Places to Practice Are GONE!"

Posted 3/9/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 39

This episode is an audio file (I have to keep reminding myself that some folks prefer to just listen.) I think you will find it detailed and amusing. It is all about finding the perfect place to put a practice when no obvious choices are available. All the Good Spots are Gone Read More

Categories: practice location, start-up sites, de novo practice, Alternative Sites

Micropolitan Areas and Small Towns for Start-up Practices

Posted 3/6/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 19

We get lots of questions on where one can do a start-up most easily. Small Towns and Micropolitan Areas are the answer. This webinar session gets into the specifics of where to look. Read More

Categories: small towns, micropolitan areas, start-up practices

Intangibles of Dental Success

Posted 3/4/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 10

In examining the factors that make a practice successful, as a demographer I see and hear many of them. But in this podcast episode, I go into some of the "intangible" factors that I want dentists to know. Read More

Categories: attitude, practice location, dental success

Where Did Everyone Go? - The New Migration of Dental Patients

Posted 2/23/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 22

Parts of the country are growing rapidly. In others, it seems like the population is rushing for the exits. This episode discusses these trends and their causes. It might be a good idea when you are determining where you want to practice to have a good idea of where people are headed and why. Read More

Categories: demographics, Site Selection, trends

How Far is Too Far, Part III. Where the Commutes are Longest and Shortest

Posted 2/20/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 34

While we cannot tell you every place in the U.S. where the commute times for dentists are growing and shrinking, this session CAN share with you how to determine the aspects of a site that are getting longer and shorter.In Part 3, we are going to discuss the places with the longest commutes and... Read More

Categories: demographics, #DistractionOsteogenesis, dentist site, commute times

How Far is Too Far, Part II of the Dental Commute

Posted 2/11/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 20

This lecture is on the factors that are influencing how long it takes to get to your office. We will also discuss the things you should know in deciding what will make a reasonable dental commute. Part III will be on the locations that are showing a longer commute (and a shorter commute) to get... Read More

Categories: practice location, demographics, office site, commute

How Far is Too Far? The Dentist Commute

Posted 2/6/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 13

We are in the business of helping dentists determine where the best, most fertile places to practice can be found. That is not really so difficult. But when it comes to determining how far is "too far" to consider a place to practice relative to your home or other office sites, it can be... Read More

Categories: practice location, office site, office location, dental site

Earl Douglas, Dental Practice Broker Pioneer

Posted 2/1/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 31

Earl Douglas is a Practice Broker Pioneer. He founded ADS and currently works in ADS South. This man wrote the book on practice valuation and acquisition. In this interview with Scott McDonald of Doctor Demographics, he discusses when a broker is useful for BOTH a buyer and a seller, the nature... Read More

Categories: practice purchase, dental broker, southeast region, Practice Acquisition Georgia

Bribes and Promises: City and State Inducements to Move to their Area

Posted 1/16/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 19

Bribes and Promises: Choosing a City to Start a PracticeHello, this is Scott McDonald and Welcome to the Perfect Place to Put a Practice Podcast.A bright young dentist who seems to have been doing his homework called to ask about a “deal” that he had heard about Tulsa, OK. There are stories out... Read More

Categories: demographics, Site Selection, practice locations

Practicing in Pennsylvania

Posted 1/7/2019 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 17

As part of our series on which states to consider for practice, we offer this video. Don't forget to like us on Facebook. We are starting up our Twitter account at @drdemographics whenever we have a new state we are considering. As an aside, I think my staff is having fun putting the worst... Read More

Categories: dental office, dental demographics, demographics, site location

Practicing in Florida Video

Posted 12/14/2018 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 13

Looking for a state with everything? FLORIDA! And check out our new research product: the Site Viability Report that will be available for Christmas! Read More

Categories: practice location, demographics, Site Selection

Practicing in Florida

Posted 12/14/2018 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 48

We have gone back to our features on specific states that have either good potential for growth or are developing well. I think Florida has got something for lots of situations. This episode gets specific about where they are. Check out the whole series as we build it at .Practicing in Florida Read More

Categories: demographics, Site Selection, florida

Practicing in Colorado and North Carolina

Posted 12/7/2018 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 56

As part of our ongoing series that explores the places to look (and avoid) in several states, we offer this episode on Colorado and North Carolina. Both sites have potential when it comes to practice purchase and start-ups (de novo) areas. But there are some notes of caution as well. Practicing... Read More

Categories: practice location, demographics, Site Selection, Colorado Demographics, North Carolina Demographics

Dental Practice in Oregon and Washington

Posted 12/4/2018 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 39

We are going back to our old pattern of covering specific states in our webinars. This week we talk about the demographics of Washington and Oregon. I am trying to keep these fairly short without losing content. Hey, be patient!Webinar on Washington and Oregon Locations Read More

Categories: dental demographics, Site Selection, doctor demographics

The Winter Tour of Promising Places

Posted 12/1/2018 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 36

Rather than watch another re-run of "It's a Wonderful Life," why not take a drive to a place that has potential for a start-up or practice purchase? Hey, you might even find a place to expand your current practice. I have organized ten tours you may want to consider. You can see them this week... Read More

Categories: demographics, site location, office demographics

Dental Demographics in Canada

Posted 12/1/2018 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 103

This week I interviewed my demographic expert-friend on all things site related in Canada, Matt Bladowski. True, the dental market in Canada is small and it is also "different" from what we have in the States. Matt is a true expert. In the world of demographics, site selection, and market... Read More

Categories: canada dentists, canada demographics, Matt Bladowski

New Consultation System

Posted 11/23/2018 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 31

I am trying to raise the bar on site selection for dental offices locations. The thing is, we are finding that video conferencing is working SO MUCH BETTER because we can show maps and data. I was reluctant for years because of complaints by doctors that they didn't have the technology. Well,... Read More

Categories: demographics, Site Selection, office location, telephone consultation

Changes in our Telephone Consultation and Video Consultation

Posted 11/23/2018 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 25

I am changing the way we do telephone consultations (going to a video conference format) for lots a good reasons. And, of course, I am talking about our free book for dental practice site selection. Improved Consultation Read More

Categories: demographics, Site Selection, location analysis, video conference, telephone consultation

Contrasts in Coasts: Video Blog

Posted 11/7/2018 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 23

I am finding that some Townies prefer the audio podcast. Others want to see the video. This is an episode taken from our weekly webinar of dental demographics and marketing on locations that are growing and shrinking, their impact on the dental marketplace, and just WHY these trends are... Read More

Categories: dental demographics, practice locations, demographic trends

Study in Contrasts: Idaho v. New Jersey, Nevada v. Connecticut

Posted 11/7/2018 by scottmc56 in Doctor Demographics | Comments: 0 | Views: 36

When it comes to the consideration of where to put a practice, it is wise to consider the trends but it is also worth considering the reasons for the trends. This session deals with WHY some places are growing (and developing) making them a better place to practice and why some are NOT. I have... Read More

Categories: dental demographics, demographics, practice locations, demographic trends

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Doctor Demographics
I write about where to put a practice, the market conditions that are influencing the places where dentistry works best, and the trends that are helping or inhibiting practice.
Blog By:
scottmc56