Hiring Staff When Buying Existing Practice

Staff decisions impact patient retention and practice success. Evaluate carefully before making changes.

Evaluating Existing Staff

• Interview each team member before closing
• Review performance with seller
• Assess patient relationships
• Understand roles and responsibilities

Retention vs Replacement

Reasons to Retain

• Strong patient relationships
• Knowledge of systems
• Stable employment history
• Cultural fit

Reasons to Replace

• Poor performance
• Toxic attitude
• Declining to stay
• Skills mismatch

Timing Changes

• Keep staff 90 days minimum
• Make decisions with full information
• Replace one at a time if possible
• Plan transitions carefully

Hiring New Staff

• Define roles clearly
• Look for dental experience
• Assess cultural fit
• Check references thoroughly

Bottom Line

Existing staff know the patients and systems. Replace only when necessary and do so thoughtfully.

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