title: The basics of hiring and firing.
abstract: Employees are important to the economics of a dental practice. Identifying quality employment candidates, retaining good employees and terminating poor employees will help a dentist maintain a thriving practice. This article addresses the key issues a dentist should consider with respect to hiring, evaluating and terminating the employees to minimize legal and financial repercussions.
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Prescott
mesh_terms: D003797:Dental Staff; D004651:Employment; D006801:Humans; D016365:Liability, Legal; D010560:Personnel Selection; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000458:organization & administration*