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No one could blame Dr. Lloyd, with
astronomical student loans and a desire to
create some life balance, for trying to secure
employment in as short a time as possible. The
issue was that when he secured that job, he was unable
to effectively negotiate with his prospective employer
because he wasn't aware of state law and customary
business practices that normally influence dentist employment
contract negotiations.
Many prospective associates do understand the importance of
having an attorney review an employment contract as they negotiate
for their first job. This article will:
* Reinforce the importance of being knowledgeable about the
negotiation process.
* Reiterate the importance of attorney review before signing.
* Discuss the most important provisions of dental associate
employment contracts.
I practiced dentistry for 12 years and I am also a licensed
attorney. Although I will be discussing general legal concepts
regarding contracts, this article should not be construed as legal
advice; readers are encouraged to seek the advice of an attorney
who is licensed in their state who has experience with the nuances
of associate employment contracts and can advise them regarding
their specific situations.
by Suzanne Gilman, DDS, FAGD, Esq.
Suzanne Gilman, DDS, FAGD, Esq., is a licensed dentist in New
Jersey and a licensed attorney in Minnesota. Gilman graduated
from New York University College of Dentistry and Rutgers-Newark
School of Law. A former dental associate, she was the owner of her
solo practice for seven years. Gilman is a member of the Tri-County
component of the New Jersey Dental Association. Within Tri-County,
she has served as vice president, newsletter editor and the chair
of Peer Review. She also taught dental radiography to dental
assistants and was an associate professor at the School of Health
Professions of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New
Jersey. Email: suzannegilman@me.com
Terms and conditions
An employment contract is an agreement between the employee
and employer that states the terms and obligations of the employment.
What is written in the contract may supersede oral conversations
that took place before or after signing. (If the contract contains an
"Entire Agreement" clause, the written contract contains the entirety
of the agreement between the two parties.) As long as the contract
is signed by both parties, either party can ultimately enforce what
is written. Indeed, certain obligations can last for more years than it
took to become an orthodontist-and be financially just as painful.
Being unaware of the law or being time-crunched is not a
defense against agreeing to an employment contract you later find
to be disadvantageous. A court may not have much sympathy for an
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