Chicago, IL

(708) 715-3899

Topics:

Business/Financial
Communication
Efficiency
Fear/Apprehensive Patient
Leadership
New Dentists
Practice Management
Risk Management
Team Building
Technology

William A. Simon, DMD

Dr. Bill Simon brings over 35 years of hands-on dental experience, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and success. Starting his career as an associate in a struggling Medicaid practice, he built two thriving multi-doctor practices through strategic leadership and effective practice management. Along the way, he navigated complex challenges, including a lost lease, a major fire, and even a robbery, consistently emerging stronger and more determined.

Dr. Simon’s passion lies in empowering dentists and students by sharing his hard-earned lessons in leadership, communication, and practice management. With a proven record of mentoring over 25 associates and spearheading practice acquisitions and expansions, he offers invaluable insights to ease fears and inspire success.

There is no way that dental school can prepare dentists for all of the challenges that will come their way while practicing dentistry.

Described by some as “dramatic”, Dr. Bill Simon’s dental career has included its share of challenging situations, including multiple fee-for-service and Medicaid practices, moves, build outs, space-sharing, practice acquisitions, associates, recovery from a major office ﬁre, embezzlement, robbery at gun point and more! Drawing from his 35 years of experience in practice ownership, this course offers an entertaining and informative look at the ever-changing world of private practice dentistry.

Learn what to consider when buying or starting a new practice: what to look for in an associateship or an associate, practice ownership and management principles, office design and build out concepts, marketing tips, technology to consider, choosing a dental laboratory, referring to specialists, and risk management.

This course also illuminates some of the unforeseen challenges that dentists encounter along the way. Attendees will appreciate the pearls of wisdom shared and common mistakes avoided when they position themselves for greater success by applying Dr. Simon’s lessons in dentistry.

Customize this presentation for your next meeting! Alternate formats include "What Dental Students Want to Know," a presentation for third and fourth year dental students or "What Dental Practice Administrators Want to Know," a presentation for office managers and/or administrators.

Mired in debt, fear, and uncertainty, new dentists are graduating with little idea of how to get a good job or run a dental practice.

Dr. Bill Simon’s 35 year dental career has included its share of challenging situations. Starting as an associate in a run-down Medicaid practice, Dr. Simon grew to become the sole owner of 2 highly successful multi-doctor practices. His experience includes 6 build outs, 9 locations, 4 space-sharing arrangements, 1 practice acquisition and over 25 associates. He experienced a lost lease, an embezzlement scheme, robbery at gun point, and a major fire after which the team worked out of 3 offices before settling into an abandoned dental office while he rebuilt. The fourth month after the fire, Dr. Simon’s practice had the best production month in practice history.

These experiences, coupled with Dr. Simon’s passion to help dentists succeed, have inspired him to speak to and mentor dentists. Sharing experiences and imparting lessons in leadership, communication and practice management principles, Dr. Simon encourages dentists and dental students with the knowledge and hope they need to allay their fears and facilitate their success.

Dr. Simon is a practicing dentist and owner of multiple practices in Chicago. He is a member of the American Dental Association, a current Trustee of the Illinois State Dental Society, and a past President of the Chicago Dental Society’s North Side branch. He is a past Chair of the Illinois State Dental Society’s Access to Care Committee.

American Association of Dental Office Managers (multiple)
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Annual Session
Becker’s Healthcare Panel
Chicago Dental Society North Suburban Branch
Chicago Dental Society Northside Branch
Chicago Dental Society Regional Meeting
Chicago Midwinter Meeting (multiple)
Columbia University (multiple)
Hullings Orthodontics Wichita, KS
Indiana Dental Association and IU School of Dentistry
Iowa Dental Association
Maine Dental Association
Michigan Dental Association
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine–Illinois (multiple)
Montana Dental Association
Rocky Mountain Dental Convention
South Dakota Dental Association
Star of the South (multiple)
University of Illinois Chicago-College of Dentistry (multiple)
West Virginia Dental Association
Western Regional Dental Experience

“It has been my pleasure to work with Dr. Bill Simon many times during my tenure as Director of Scientiﬁc Programs at the Chicago Dental Society. He is knowledgeable about all aspects of the general dental practice. He gives excellent, down-to-earth advice to the new dentist as well as experienced dentists that are making changes in their practice life. Dr. Simon cooperates with guidelines, meeting due dates and everything necessary to have a completed program. He is a joy to work with and a pleasure to listen to.”
—Theodore J. Borris, DDS; Director of Scientiﬁc Programs, Chicago Dental Society

“Dr. Simon offers much needed inspiration and information for new dentists as they begin their careers in dentistry. He is a great speaker, easy and ﬂexible to work with and would be a great addition to any program.”
—Charlotte Bolls; Assistant Executive Director, Director of Education, Meetings and Exhibitions Greater Houston Dental Society, Star of the South Dental Meeting

“Bill Simon has a wealth of practical and useful information to share with young dentists from his highest highs and his lowest lows….He has lived the All American dream most dentists hope for….yet he has had several hiccups along the way that could have turned his American dream into his worst nightmare! But it didn’t. New dentists will be impressed, enlightened and in awe of Bill Simon’s secret of staying on track through each event that can (and most likely) will happen in a seasoned dentist’s career.”
—Linda Miles; Founder, Linda Miles & Associates; Founder, Speaking Consulting Network; Co Founder, Oral Cancer Cause

“Few dentists have the depth and breadth of real-world practice experience that Dr. Bill Simon possesses. Dr. Simon shares his knowledge freely as one who has ‘been there, done that’. Dental professionals will hone their skills and establish solid systems as a result of his speaking and consulting programs. His programs have something to offer the dentist at any stage of their career. Highly recommended!”
—Vanessa Emerson; Founder, Dental Speaker Institute & Dental Speakers Bureau

“Dr. Bill Simon’s showcase presentation was inspiring! His willingness and openness to share his obstacles and failures as well as the steps he took to reach his success is both powerful and relevant information that will help new dentists fast track to their success! He shares real life lessons that inspire, empower and give hope to new dentists to overcome the obstacles they encounter in owning a practice.”
—Judy Kay Mausolf; Speaker, Coach, Author

“I had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Simon present to a group of dentistry’s best speakers at the Speaking Consulting Network (SCN) Annual Meeting. Dr. Simon’s presentation was both engaging and motivating. He shared the many challenges his practice has survived, and how those challenges allowed him to become one of the best business owners, team leaders, and dentists in the country.”
—Rita Zamora; Social Media Marketing & Training

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Why choose Bill?

Experienced speaker and mentor specializing in leadership, communication, and practice management for dentists and dental students
Successfully rebuilt and grew his practice to record production after a devastating fire
Managed complex challenges such as embezzlement, robbery, and lost leases, turning adversity into success stories
Extensive experience in practice expansion, including six build outs and nine office locations

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