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Data Bite: 47% of dentists say this is the best thing about their job

July 15, 2017
What makes dentists happy? According to a new survey, dentists most frequently identify this as being the best part of their job.
Roger P. Levin, DDS, CEO and Founder, Levin Group

It’s good to be the boss. That’s what nearly half of the dentists—all owners of general practices—said who took this year’s Dental Economics–Levin Group Annual Practice Survey.

Dentistry is undergoing a lot of changes, but let’s not forget it’s still one of the best jobs in the world. As a practice owner, you are afforded the opportunity to earn a comfortable income while also enjoying the autonomy of running your own business. That’s a pretty rare thing. Most people spend their lives working for somebody else.

Here are the full results of the survey question. As you can see, running the business ranked well near the bottom:

There’s something to be said for working for yourself. You call the shots, you set the hours, and you reap the rewards. Sure, it’s not without its challenges at times, but what job doesn’t have them?

Even in today’s more competitive environment, the majority of practice owners are relishing what they do––being the boss, working with their teams and making a good living!

Author's note: Look for a fuller discussion of this year’s survey results available in the September issue of Dental Economics and on levingroup.com.

Roger P. Levin, DDS, is the founder and CEO of Levin Group, a leading dental consulting firm. A nationally recognized speaker, Dr. Levin presents practice management seminars throughout the country.

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About the Author

Roger P. Levin, DDS | CEO and Founder, Levin Group

Roger P. Levin, DDS, is the CEO of Levin Group, a leading dental management consulting firm. Founded in 1985, Levin Group has worked with over 30,000 dental practices. Dr. Levin is a sought-after speakers in dentistry and is a leading authority on dental practice success and sustainable growth. Through extensive research and cutting-edge innovation, Dr. Levin is a recognized expert on propelling practices into the top 10%. He has authored 65 books and over 4,000 articles on dental practice management and marketing.

Dr. Levin sits on the editorial board of five dental publications and has been named as one of the Leaders in Dentistry by Dentistry Today magazine for the last 15 years. He was recently named one of the 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry by Incisal Edge magazine and voted Best Dental Consultant by the readers of Drbicuspid.com. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Time magazine, and is the creator of the Levin Group Tip of the Day,which has over 30,000 subscribers.

To contact Dr. Levin, visit levingroup.com or email [email protected].

Updated March 7, 2019