title: Developing an associateship demands a careful analysis.
abstract: Bringing an associate into a dental practice requires considerable analysis by an owner-dentist. Initiating the process without scrupulous planning could have both negative financial and behavioral repercussions. This article reviews aspects that need to be taken into account by a dentist when considering an associateship.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Caplan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010317:Partnership Practice; D010318:Partnership Practice, Dental; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000191:economics; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits