When is the best time to hire an associate?

Hiring an associate is a natural step in the growth of a dental practice. However, it is a choice not to be made lightly or based on vague perceptions and expectations. A dentist wishing to bring another dentist into the practice needs to consider concerns such as the business of the operative schedule, personal and professional wishes in regard to sharing the workload, and how future practice growth or retirement will impact the choice of an assistant.