Dental consultant and business strategist Joseph Wineman has released "So, You Want to Open a Dental Practice: Now What?," a comprehensive guide designed to help dentists transition into practice ownership. The book addresses what Wineman identifies as the core challenge for new owners: operational rather than clinical difficulties. "The biggest challenges new owners face are rarely clinical—they're operational," Wineman stated. "This book is here to make those challenges manageable."
The publication fills what Wineman describes as a critical gap in dental education by providing step-by-step support for dentists ready to become practice owners. Drawing from years of hands-on experience and consulting insight, the book distills complex business processes into accessible guidance that readers can reference throughout their journey toward ownership.
Content covers essential aspects of practice establishment including evaluating readiness, negotiating leases, hiring staff, and managing billing systems. The guide offers both strategic direction and practical tools through checklists, real-life examples, and concise summaries. Readers gain a realistic roadmap to launching a successful practice, clarity on common pitfalls and avoidance strategies, step-by-step guidance for operations, staffing, and compliance, and confidence to lead with purpose and professionalism.
The book targets multiple segments of the dental profession including recent graduates, associates considering ownership, and experienced dentists seeking to reimagine their approach to practice management. This broad appeal reflects the universal need for business acumen in a field where clinical training often overshadows operational education.
"So You Want to Open a Dental Practice: Now What?" is now available through Amazon and other major retailers in multiple formats. The timing coincides with increasing numbers of dental professionals seeking ownership opportunities amid changing healthcare landscapes and economic conditions.
This resource arrives as dental practice ownership faces evolving challenges including regulatory compliance, staffing shortages, and financial management complexities. By addressing these non-clinical aspects systematically, Wineman's guide could potentially reduce failure rates among new practices and improve long-term sustainability in the dental industry. The book's practical approach represents a shift toward acknowledging that successful dental care delivery requires both clinical excellence and sound business management.
