A regional survey of dentists' preferences for hiring a dental associate. J Am Dent Assoc 2008 Jul;139(7):973-9
Date
07/03/2008Pubmed ID
18594084DOI
10.14219/jada.archive.2008.0285Scopus ID
2-s2.0-47949120293 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 6 CitationsAbstract
BACKGROUND: For many new dental school graduates, working as an associate may be an attractive option. To provide practical information for new job-seeking dentists, the authors conducted a survey to assess dentists' preferences with regard to hiring an associate.
METHODS: The authors mailed surveys to a random sample of 3,875 general dentists in four states that asked questions about the characteristics they preferred when hiring an associate. Five hundred seventy-four dentists (14.8 percent) responded to the survey.
RESULTS: The results of this survey showed a wide variation in the characteristics dentists prefer when hiring an associate, but interpersonal skills appear to be at least as important as technical skills for new dentists' success.
CONCLUSIONS: Opportunities for associate positions appear to be available to new dentists who have a range of skills, experience and training. Practical Implications. These results provide new dentists with information regarding the variety of career opportunities available for associates.
Author List
Halley MC, Lalumandier JA, Walker JD, Houston JHAuthor
Meghan C. Halley PhD, BA, MPH Assistant Professor in the Institute for Health and Humanity department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Attitude of Health PersonnelCalifornia
Clinical Competence
Dentists
Education, Dental
Efficiency
Female
General Practice, Dental
Humans
Idaho
Internship and Residency
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Ohio
Partnership Practice, Dental
Personal Satisfaction
Personality
Personnel Selection
Salaries and Fringe Benefits
Sex Factors
Utah
