The future is now, seven steps for making it happen

These seven key areas form a foundation on which a practice can build a solid structure to prepare for the future. In today's world, it is necessary for a dentist, as an employer, to become a risk taker. As the old saying goes "nothing ventured, nothing gained." Sometimes even the wrong move or action can be more positive than no action at all. Because of training and natural inclination, a majority of dentists are perfectionists, which can result in risk taking being a stressful aspect of management, growth and change.