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ADA Practice Transitions makes the process of entering and leaving a practice both predictable and successful.

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How it works

ADA Practice Transitions (ADAPT) matches dentists looking to join a practice with owners who are seeking an associate or someone to purchase their practice in Maine and Wisconsin. We will help guide you through the process and at every step, your ADA Advisor will provide resources to help you feel confident in your decision.

Maintaining confidentiality is an important part of your transition. Personally identifiable information is only shared when both you and a suggested candidate agree to begin the interview process. ADAPT ensures confidentiality over the typical process because only serious candidates who have been identified as a strong match are able to view the details of your profile.

Act fast! Only 200 spots available starting April 1 - sign up early and have your enrollment fee waived. The pilot program is available to dentists in Maine and Wisconsin and those looking to work in either state.

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Build

Create a profile that showcases your credentials, practice, philosophy of care and other elements that reflect who you are and how you practice dentistry.

Match

We assess all your attributes and those of fellow dentists until we find the right person – one who shares your philosophy and goals.

Advise

You will be assigned an ADA Advisor who will help you set goals and expectations, foster a meaningful connection with another dentist, and provide support long after the paperwork is signed.

Join the pilot program

Join ADAPT During 2019, ADA Practice Transitions is available to dentists looking to become an associate or purchase a practice in Maine or Wisconsin or looking to sell their practice in either state. The service will be evaluated in Q4 of 2019 with possible expansion in 2020.

If you are not currently eligible for the pilot but interested, please complete the online form below to receive updates.
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I am in Wisconsin or Maine or interested in practicing in either state.
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Choose your path

Career transitions are big decisions. We can help as you think about taking your next step. Choose your path below for tips and advice from your ADA Advisor.

Find an associateship

I want to join an established practice where I can grow my career.

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Purchase a practice

I want to purchase all or part of a practice. The current dentist could be retiring or plan to work for a while longer.

Sell my practice

I am looking to sell or heading towards retirement and want someone to take over, either right away or after a transition period.

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Expand my practice

I am expanding my practice and need a qualified person who shares my goals and approach to care.

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Pricing

Every practice transition is unique – and takes time and effort. ADA Practice Transitions helps you find the right practice, or the best dentist to bring into your practice while taking the uncertainty out of the process.

The service is open to everyone; however, ADA members benefit from preferred pricing that can save a significant amount of money compared to many of the options currently available. Take advantage of even more savings by becoming a priority participant - sign up before June 1, 2019 to have your enrollment fee waived.

Testimonials

"This is exactly what I’m looking for. All of it…The personality assessments would be valuable to know beforehand because people are not quite the same sometimes. They put on a good face initially and then you really don’t know what their personality is like until later on in the game.”

Dr. Richard

“Quality of care takes a good mix of personality type with clinical skills. You cannot separate them. I feel that if you are more thorough you are going to get a better fit."

Dr. Kelly

“If someone could really know my personality, and find me a really great practice, that makes it a win-win for everyone, which is the goal. If it’s a win for the buyer, and a win for the seller, then it’s a win for the patients and the staff and everyone.”

Dr. Liz

FAQ

What is a priority participant?

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During the soft launch (April-May 2019), there are a maximum of 200 dentists who can participate on the platform. These early participants who complete their profile will be considered an ADA Practice Transitions (ADAPT) priority participant and have access to the comprehensive ADAPT profile and will receive the entire curriculum. In addition, they will have access to the entire ADAPT team and the ADA Advisor. Priority participants will never be charged an enrollment fee and the monthly recurring fee will begin in June.

I am not an ADA member, can I use the service?

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Yes, every dentist has an ADA number which is needed to create your account. Please call the member service center at 800.232.6118 or email mscpassword@ada.org to find yours!

I want to use the service but I do not live in Maine or Wisconsin or want to practice in either state.

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Throughout 2019, the service will only be available to dentists who own a practice in Maine or Wisconsin or want to work in either state. During this time we will test the platform and decisions will be made on how to expand in 2020.

Please fill out our online interest form and we will keep your email on file. As we expand our service to other states, we will be sure to keep you informed.

When will I be matched?

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We will begin to suggest matches in early June 2019. The speed at which a match will occur is dependent on the number of participants on the platform who fit your criteria. Your ADA Advisor will work with you throughout the process and send relevant content to help you prepare for the match while they search for recommended candidates.

Is this service confidential?

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Yes, confidentiality is an important part of the service and we have taken that into account when creating the platform. Your information will be kept private and only shared with your ADA Advisor until you and your recommended candidate decide to move forward with the interview process. At that time, your information will only be shared with your matched candidate so you two can begin communicating. Your ADA Advisor will be there every step of the way to ensure you are comfortable with the process and also provide guidance and worksheets around how to communicate with your staff during the transition.

Why do I have to give my credit card? When will my first charge by processed?

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There is a monthly fee of $25 (ADA members) or $50 (ADA non-members) that will begin after the launch of the second phase of the pilot in early June 2019. To enroll in the service, we require an upfront credit card commitment for the recurring monthly fee. You can cancel at any time by contacting us at ADAPT@ada.org.

Depending on when you signed up, the monthly fee will begin sometime in June of 2019.

I’m having trouble navigating the platform, what do I do?

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You will notice at the bottom of the page it says, “Please use navigation tabs at the top of this page to work your way through the profile.” Since we do not currently have a ‘back’ and ‘next’ button at the bottom of the page, you will need to click through the platform using these tabs.

If you are a dentist looking to purchase a practice or find a job, make sure you complete each of the following sections:

Personal Profile (4 pages): About you, Experience, Skills, Philosophy
My Criteria (1 page): found in the tab located near the upper right of the page

If you are a practice owner, you will need to complete the following sections:

Personal Profile (4 pages): About you, Experience, Skills, Philosophy
Practice Profile (5 pages): General Info., Patient Services, Equipment, Patients, Financial
My Criteria (1 page): found in the tab located near the upper right of the page

Feel free to move through the tabs as you please. Your work is saved as you type.

Please know, we are currently working to make this experience easier for you and will be releasing new features soon. If you would like additional help navigating the service, please call 800.232.6118 during business hours. If you need assistance on weekends or outside business hours, email ADAPT@ada.org and we will respond as soon as we are able.

I’m stuck on the PayPal site and don’t know where to go next?

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When PayPal opened, it opened in a new browser tab. Once you have completed filling out your payment information, either close the PayPal tab or navigate back to the ADA Practice Transitions browser tab.

Once you are back on the ADA Practice Transitions site, you will see that you have moved into the platform and have the ability to begin filling out your profile.

My progress bar isn’t at 100% but I don’t know what I’m missing.

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All of the required fields in the profile need to be filled out for the progress bar to show 100%. Required fields are identified with a red asterisk (*).

We recommend reviewing each tab of your profile to ensure all fields are completed and include the information you would like to submit.

One area to check is the required photos throughout the profile. Another is “Practice Pace” under “Practice Profile” and “My Criteria” but make sure to check everything.

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