Abstract
This article explores the challenges rural dental practitioners face in Michigan, highlighting the struggle to find successors for practice continuity and the impact on patient care. Examining sales data and demographic trends reveals disparities in successful practice transitions, emphasizing the difficulty in attracting buyers to rural areas. The reluctance of potential buyers, influenced by family and professional considerations, underscores the need for strategic solutions. Initiatives by the Michigan Dental Association and innovative approaches such as mentorship and financial incentives aim to address these challenges. The article concludes by urging practitioners to act as stewards and plan for successful transitions in the face of these complex realities.
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Rupprecht, W. E. DDS
(2024)
"Market Realities for Rural and Small-Town Practices,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 106:
No.
3, Article 2.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol106/iss3/2
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