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Brilliant colors on the walls, ceilings, and furniture capture the eye as children enter exam rooms. Amazing Decor and State-of-the-Art Technology Key to Innovative Business Model Smiling Seal Pediatric Dentistry, Valencia, California Dr. Ninus Ebrahimi and Dr. Angela Choi According to a wise proverb: "Experience is the best teacher." In the case of Dr. Ninus Ebrahimi and Dr. Angela Choi, that is true, but not in the way you might think. These graduates from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine are benefitting from the expertise and advice of two seasoned dentists who founded Smiling Frog Group, more than 1,000 miles away! New Pediatric Dentists Open Their Own Ofﬁces Without Upfront Costs Smiling Frog Group is a new company founded by Dr. Patrick Martin and Dr. Tonya Triplett that has developed a ground-breaking business model for pediatric dental offices. These pediatric dentists own their own practices in West Virginia and Arkansas respectively, and they recognized an opportunity to help newer pediatric dentists start their own practices-without incurring any upfront costs. In exchange, the aspiring practice owners work as staff doctors for the first two years and begin profit sharing and a buy-in process in the third year. Local dentists can become sole 12 Sidekick | Winter 2014 owners in as little as five years. Smiling Seal Pediatric Dentistry in Valencia, California, is the first office built using this innovative plan. "This idea started as another alternative for young dentists coming out of dental programs," said Dr. Triplett. "Typically, most newly graduated dentists join an existing practice or work in corporate dentistry. Our concept gives them the path for owning their own practice. The office was built for Dr. Ebrahimi and Dr. Choi with the concept that they would be the future owners of the practice." Over-the-Top Theming Wows Children and Parents Smiling Seal Pediatric Dentistry opened in March 2013, and it offers general pediatric dentistry and orthodontic services to local families. Dynamic 3-D sculptures, lively murals, ceiling-mounted sea creatures, and other eye-catching props greet patients with an over-the-top festive atmosphere that is designed just for them. Everywhere you look, the office is drenched in vivid colors. Custom murals-digitally printed on vinyl-line the walls and

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Sidekick - Winter 2014

Sidekick - Winter 2014
Contents
TeamSmile Scores a Win for Children’s Oral Health in Atlanta
Amazing Decor and State-of-the- Art Technology Key to Innovative Business Model
Privileges
Featured Designs
Can a Single Piece of Technology Make That Big of a Difference… Oh Yeah!
Midwestern University Dental Institute
R.I.P. Windows XP
TechCentral
Market Report: Dental Of ce Rental Rates on the Rise in 2014
Better Patient Care Starts with Better Imaging
Henry Schein Financial Services
Save Money on Credit Card Processing
ProRepair
Building a Successful Pediatric Practice, From the Ground Up
Henry Schein In-Office Service
A New Era in Dental Management and Marketing
Professional Practice Transitions
Reinvent Your Practice as the Gateway to Health and Wellness

Sidekick - Winter 2014