Bringing on an associate can be your greatest growth move, or your biggest mistake. In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird reveal the systems, red flags, and leadership strategies behind building a thriving associate team without damaging your culture, cash flow, or clinical standards.

What You’ll Learn:

• The onboarding plan every associate dentist needs to succeed
• When and how to discuss partnership tracks (without awkwardness)
• How to balance mentorship, exam calibration, and long-term growth