Why Associate Dentists Work More Than They Need To
From Associate Dentist to Owner Podcast by Chris Marshall
January 12, 2026 · 15 min
About this episode
This episode discusses how associate dentists can reclaim their time while achieving success in their careers.
Most dentists are not training for the Olympics, but a lot of dentists feel like their job leaves no room for anything else. Today, we're going to talk about how you can reclaim your time while still being extremely successful as a dentist. 🔔 Learn More About Our Services: https://practiceown.com 📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8 💌 Email me at: chris@practiceown.com 🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com 0:00 The Tradeoff That Shouldn’t Exist 1:41 Why Ownership Changes the Math 4:31 Designing a Two-Day Workweek 6:56 The Real Cost of Staying an Associate 11:42 Buying The Right Practice
People in this episode
Host: Chris Marshall
Topics covered
- time management
- dentistry
- work-life balance
- ownership
- career success
Keywords
- associate dentist
- workweek
- ownership
- success
- time management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Practice Own, Amazon
Products: Buying Freedom
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