Those owning their own practice and vacation

[PAthrowaway]

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For those that own their own practice, is it relatively easy to schedule time off? Let's say for example you want to go somewhere for 3 weeks two months down the road... is that easily doable?

 

[cacajuate]

If you own the practice, you can do whatever the hell you want.

 

[CanaDMD]

If you own the practice, you can do whatever the hell you want.

That being said, you've still got 'em golden cuffs on. Time off = no revenue for that time off. Ain't no paid vacation days. And your staff might not be happy of unannounced unpaid working days either.

 

[free99]

You also have to make accommodations for your patients in the event of an emergency, if you are a solo practitioner. Of course that comes with the risk of losing patients to whichever dentist you persuade to take your emergency calls while you're vacationing for three weeks.

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[PAthrowaway]

You also have to make accommodations for your patients in the event of an emergency, if you are a solo practitioner. Of course that comes with the risk of losing patients to whichever dentist you persuade to take your emergency calls while you're vacationing for three weeks.

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I should have clarified. Thanks, this is what I meant, is it relatively easy based on patient scheduling and finding someone willing to cover for you (and any other issues that might arise by your absence).

 

[setdoc7]

I should have clarified. Thanks, this is what I meant, is it relatively easy based on patient scheduling and finding someone willing to cover for you (and any other issues that might arise by your absence).

I take three weeks every February. I have been doing it for years. It's cold in NYC in February. No problem.

 

[Hedgy]

Sitting here in Italy reading this post. No cares. My office is open as I can use the neighboring dentist by proxy basically. Assistant takes off a week and spends the other cleaning and organizing. I get X-rays emailed to me if needed for scheduling or referral.

 

[THS]

Hiring a good associate allows you the opportunity to step away from your practice and still bring in revenue, still treat patients, and keep your staff happy because they get to keep working.

 

[Greg_Jones]

As mentioned, when you are not there you are not making money. They have temp dentists that are usually guys who are retired who will come fill in. I believe this is called locum tenens. Google that plus your area and see what comes up.

 

[Brooke yasmene]

Yep if it is your practice then you can do whatever you want! I know a dentist that says he loves his job and owning a practice because he can take vacation time and basically control everything! I cant wait to become one!

 

[suarez 7]

As mentioned, when you are not there you are not making money. They have temp dentists that are usually guys who are retired who will come fill in. I believe this is called locum tenens. Google that plus your area and see what comes up.

Don't locum tenens dentists usually fill in for a much longer term than an owner's vacation (couple to several months)? If vacation is 1-2 weeks at a time, how much interest do you really think semi-retired dentists will have for such a short fill-in?

 

[Greg_Jones]

Don't locum tenens dentists usually fill in for a much longer term than an owner's vacation (couple to several months)? If vacation is 1-2 weeks at a time, how much interest do you really think semi-retired dentists will have for such a short fill-in?

No I think you can find some one to do short term work. We help dentists with this all the time.

 

[PAthrowaway]

Sitting here in Italy reading this post. No cares. My office is open as I can use the neighboring dentist by proxy basically. Assistant takes off a week and spends the other cleaning and organizing. I get X-rays emailed to me if needed for scheduling or referral.

That is awesome.