Why Associates Leave And What Owners Miss

Name: Why Associates Leave And What Owners Miss
Uploaded: 2026-06-30
Duration: 59 min 48 s
Description: Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Alastair Macdonald for a discussion on dental partnerships, practice ownership, and retaining associates. They explore why selling equity too early can create challenges, why production alone doesn’t define a strong partner, and how values-based partnerships can help practices grow and adapt in today’s evolving dental industry.

The Dentalpreneur

Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Alastair Macdonald for a discussion on dental partnerships, practice ownership, and retaining associates. They explore why selling equity too early can create challenges, why production alone doesn’t define a strong partner, and how values-based partnerships can help practices grow and adapt in today’s evolving dental industry.