title: The keys to successful associateships.
abstract: When a practice is running at a high volume and stress is increasing, dentists often feel that it might be time to add an associate. This can be a good decision if the practice has the right data-driven systems in place. Conversely, if the scheduling system is inefficient and not managed properly, adding an associate will only increase the practice stress levels. Once the right systems are in place, hiring an associate still requires excellent communication and training skills on the part of the dentist.
authors.affiliation: Levin Group, USA.
authors.forename: Roger P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Levin
mesh_terms: D003797:Dental Staff / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007857:Leadership; D010318:Partnership Practice, Dental / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010551:Personality; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016526:Workload