Edgard El Chaar

1ER ED. 2026

IDIOMA: INGLÉS 

ISBN 978-1-64724-226-8

The profession of dentistry is broken. The shift to “comprehensive care” in dental schools has diluted specialization, and the corporate model threatens independent practices with the rise of dental service organizations. These trends have created a complex and challenging environment for dentistry that directly impacts patient care, and clinicians must do better. In this book, Dr El Chaar introduces his collaborative dental entrepreneurship (CDE) model—a network of dental practices working together under a shared vision of ethical care, mentorship, and sustainable growth. In this model, a single experienced dentist acquires multiple practices, often from retiring practitioners, and integrates them into a cohesive system. The practices maintain their individual identities but benefit from shared resources, an internal referral network, and centralized management, and high-quality patient care and long-term patient relationships are prioritized. Learn how CDE operates, why it is effective, and how you can establish your own CDE practice or join an existing one. Do it for your patients. Do it for your legacy.  Contents Introduction: A New Vision for Dentistry  Part I: The State of the Industry  Chapter 01. The Decline of the Solo Practice: From the Golden Age to Generalized Dentistry  Chapter 02. The Rise of Corporate Dentistry: The Profit-Driven Model and Its Impact on Patient Care  Chapter 03. The Perfect Storm: How Insurance, Staffing Crises, and Technical Innovation Threaten Independent Practices Part II: The Collaborative Dental Entrepreneurship Model  Chapter 04. Introducing the CDE Model: What It Is, How It’s Different, and Why It Works  Chapter 05. Ethical Care: Maintaining Standards in a Cut-Rate Culture  Chapter 06. Mentorship: Passing the Torch to the Next Generation  Chapter 07. Sustainable Growth: Building Value Through Long-Term Vision Part III: Implementing the CDE Model  Chapter 08. Laying the Groundwork for Success: Creating and Implementing Hospitality Systems  Chapter 09. Ensuring Clinical Excellence Across the Network: Continuous Improvement and Measuring Patient Outcomes  Chapter 10. Practice Evaluation and Acquisition: Setting a Foundation for Growth  Chapter 11. Implementing Systems Across the Network: Essential Business Practices for Financial Growth  Chapter 12. Earning Equity: The Heart of the CDE Model  Conclusion: Safeguarding the Future