Abstract
Dr. Amrita Patel offers strategic guidance for new dentists entering practice ownership, focusing on the critical decision of the first team hire. The article describes the initial employee as a "brand ambassador" who establishes the practice’s culture and patient expectations. Patel advises against rushed hiring and suggests seeking candidates with complementary strengths rather than matching personalities. The piece emphasizes that while clinical skills can be trained, integrity and empathy are innate. Consistent leadership and clear protocol reinforcement are presented as essential for turning the first hire into a stabilizing force for long-term success.
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Patel, Amrita DDS
(2026)
"Your First Hire: Building Your Team from the Ground Up,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 108:
No.
4, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol108/iss4/4
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