Solo general practitioners and specialists.
A solo practitioner is the sole owner of and the only dentist in a dental practice and also is the most common type of dental practitioner in the United States. The authors provide a brief look at solo general practitioners' and specialists' characteristics, including employment status, number of employees, time spent in the office, number of patient visits per week, gross billings, net income and practice expenses.
American Dental Association, Health Policy Resources Center, Chicago, Ill. 60611, USA.
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