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Questions and Answers about
Gentle Dental Partners
Gentle Dental Vision Statement
To develop a better system of delivering
dental services to the public
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Gentle Dental of New England believes that a better way to deliver dental services
to the public can be achieved by removing obstacles for patients and providing
better access to these services.
Non-clinical services that burden many stand-alone dental practices can be better
provided by people trained and experienced in these non-clinical areas which
allows dentists to focus on delivering the best care for their patients. The public
will also benefit from enhanced communication amongst primary providers and
specialists in the same facility.
Gentle Dental believes that professionalism and the doctor’s quest to do what is
most beneficial to their patients must be foremost and prevail over the business
model of profit at the expense of the patient.
Higher overhead and debt for dentists has increased dramatically in recent years.
This has resulted in undo pressure on those doctors to think about finances before
patient welfare. Therefore it is predictable that the public will ultimately sense this
and realize the intrinsic advantage, savings, and quality control in group dental
practice.
What is Your Practice Model?
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Our offices are private
multispecialty group dental
practices.
The doctor is free to practice the
type of dentistry they feel is best
for their patient.
The doctor schedules the amount
of time they feel they need to
provide excellent care.
The doctor chooses the
laboratory and is encouraged to
develop working relations with
the technicians.
103 Pearl Street, Braintree, MA
274 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
How do you Acquire Patients?
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Our 35 year reputation and our marketing program
brought in 33,000 new patients in 2012.
New patients are referred to the dentist for
comprehensive treatment planning and care.
The Director of the practice works to refer the optimal
number of new patients allowing excellent care and
keep the associate busy and productive.
Building Good Will

The average solo practitioner gets 20 to 30 new
patients per month from word of mouth
referrals.
Our directors will work with you to determine
how many new patients you can properly care
for.
The practice will refer those patients to you and
you will provide comprehensive care.
What is Success?
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We highly value patient retention and word
of mouth referrals. That is our focus.
Over half of our new patients are word of
mouth referrals.
All dentists know that high quality dental
work and financial production is important,
but as an associate with no overhead or debt
service, there is no pressure to meet an
overhead.
A doctor may produce as little or as much as
they are comfortable with, as long as the
work is good and the patient is happy.
What is Your Structure?
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Each practice is run by a practicing dentist. This
partner/director owns equity in the company and
profits from all of the practices together.
Partner/directors have autonomy in running their
practice and create a unique culture in their office.
New partners generally come from successful associates
that have the skills, drive and desire to direct their own
group practice.
Is There a Career with
Gentle Dental Partners?
Partners
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Yes! Successful associates may
be considered for directorship.
Directors are given an equity
partnership opportunity.
The average practice director
earned over $350,000 in 2012.
Practice directors set their own
hours. Most directors work
four days per week.
How Does the Company add
Value?
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Our headquarters in
Waltham provides the
non-clinical services that
are necessary to run a
dental practice.
Clinical issues and
policies are left to the
doctors in the individual
practices.
Gentle Dental Management Team
Gentle Dental Home Office. Waltham, MA
What are these non-clinical
services?
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Human Resources
Marketing/Advertising
Technology Service
Bookkeeping
Physical Plant Maintenance
Training Session at Waltham Home Office
Compliance to government regulation
(OSHA) (HIPAA) (EEOC) (ADA) etc.
What are some of the benefits
of joining Gentle Dental?
Dental
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Continuing Education:
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Gentle Dental is an approved AGD sponsor for CE credits that
offers 4-6 free courses per year for our doctors.
Malpractice insurance premium reimbursement for doctors
that reach a specified threshold.
Health insurance reimbursement for doctors that reach a
specified threshold.
Evening Continuing Education class
How am I paid?
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Associates are paid on a percentage of collections.
During the first three months of employment,
supplemental compensation is available to allow for
a smooth transition.
Compensation varies between 32-35% based on
employment status.
In 2012 the annual income for a Gentle Dental
general dentist was $259,000.
What is Your Culture?
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Gentle Dental Partners believes in participation and
philanthropy within community and professional
organizations.
We support and participate in the Massachusetts
Dental Society, Yankee Dental, MDS Foundation,
and the Boston dental schools.
We raise funds and donate to many charities such as
the Red Cross and Dana Farber.
Drs. Shames & Weissman at Yankee Dental
Gentle Dental Partners Presenting Donation to
American Red Cross
Professional Relations Team Gretchen & Cherri
at Yankee Dental Congress
How Have You Been so Successful?
¾The demand for multi-specialty group practice is growing.
¾Group practice works because patients like having their
primary provider and specialists work together in their best
interest.
¾Patients appreciate the convenience of expanded hours
and better emergency coverage.
¾Our Home Office takes care of most administrative tasks
allowing doctors to focus on delivering the best care for their
patients.
Annual Doctors Brunch & Awards Presentation
What is the true story?
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Gentle Dental Partners is the oldest, largest,
and most successful group practice in New
England.
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A Gentle Dental Partner earns more than the
average solo practitioner.
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A Gentle Dental Partner works fewer hours
than the average solo practitioner.
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There is less financial risk in our partnership
than going into debt by buying a solo practice.
Group Practice is the Future
If you have any other questions or want further information
please call:
(781) 647-0772
or email: [email protected]
Professional Recruitment Team
Sam Shames DMD,MAGD
Managing Partner
Gretchen Bufo, RDH
Professional Relations
Barry Bornfriend MBA
Chief of Operations