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Lunch & Learn flyer for Dr. Michael Njo's presentation at the Dugoni School of Dentistry

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Empowering the Next Generation: Dr. Michael Njo Speaks at Dugoni School's "Lunch & Learn"

Dr. Michael Njo returned to the Dugoni School of Dentistry to guide students through the business of dentistry—from contracts and career paths to confident practice ownership.

Oct 17, 2025

By Practice Transitions Institute

Dugoni Business Club members presenting a donation check to the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

Community Impact

4 min read

Dugoni Business Club Donates $1,000 to Support Students in Need

The Dugoni Business Club (DBC) proudly donated $1,000 to the Arthur A. Dugoni Annual Fund, supporting students facing financial need. Discover how business-minded dental students are giving back to their community.

So Much to be Thankful For

As we enter the holiday season, I love this time of year because it always gives me an opportunity to pause and reflect. It provides me an opportunity to be thankful for all the blessings I have. A heartfelt reflection on gratitude, loss, fear, and giving back to our profession.

Work Staff Shortages in Dentistry... What can we do?

I get calls, texts, and questions almost every day complaining, asking questions and conveying concerns about work staff shortages in the dental profession. The dental assisting workforce has been shattered by the pandemic, and the situation isn't going to get better anytime soon.

Debugging The Myths of Practice Transitions/Selling Your Practice Part 4 - Transition Planning Requirements

A comprehensive guide to the complete process of buying or selling a dental practice - from timeline expectations and documentation requirements to advisor selection and dissolution provisions. Everything you need to know for a successful transition.

Debugging the Myths of Practice Transitions/Selling Your Practice - Part 3: Valuation Myth

Uncover the truth about dental practice valuations - from understanding the difference between asking price, offering price, and appraised value, to learning the two universally accepted valuation methods that ensure your practice transition is based on facts, not feelings.

Debugging the Myths of Practice Transitions/Selling Your Practice

Part 2: Navigating Dental Transitions: The Importance of Advisors to ensure a Seamless Process. Transitioning a dental practice can be a complex and daunting process. It is one of the most significant career moves a dentist will make.

Debugging the Myths of Practice Transitions/Selling Your Practice Part I

The internet is a wonderful thing. However, everyone should not believe everything on the internet. Practice sales, just like patient care is very personal and should be treated with a customized approach.

Creating Culture In Today's Dental Offices Part IV

Happy New Year! In the past 3 articles we covered Leadership, Gratitude, and Team. In today's article we will cover Attitude and Mindset. When I think of attitude and mindset, I reflect on my time serving on the Board of Bellarmine College Prep.

Creating Culture In Today's Dental Offices Part III

I love this topic - TEAM. This next article, part 3 of a 4-part series on Culture, stems from the importance of creating and sustaining great teams. When an office has a great team, spirits and productivity are high.

Creating Culture In Today's Dental Offices Part II

Did you survive January? How about last quarter? Statistics have shown that our work force took a substantial amount of time off in the month of January. This is where your leadership and positive mindset are essential.

With Every Crisis Comes Opportunities!

Seize your Opportunity, even when you're Transitioning your Practice. After speaking with so many dentists over the last few weeks, I've heard several different attitudes and opinions. The majority of input I have received has been concern, fear, and some negativity.

Creating Culture In Today's Dental Offices

We as an industry have had a very tumultuous ride. The practices that weathered and thrived through the storm had a particular practice culture. This article will be the 1st in a 4-part series addressing culture.

Dec 23, 2022

By Michael Njo, DDS

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Empowering the Next Generation: Dr. Michael Njo Speaks at Dugoni School's "Lunch & Learn"

Dugoni Business Club Donates $1,000 to Support Students in Need

So Much to be Thankful For

Work Staff Shortages in Dentistry... What can we do?

Debugging The Myths of Practice Transitions/Selling Your Practice Part 4 - Transition Planning Requirements

Debugging the Myths of Practice Transitions/Selling Your Practice - Part 3: Valuation Myth

Debugging the Myths of Practice Transitions/Selling Your Practice

Debugging the Myths of Practice Transitions/Selling Your Practice Part I

Creating Culture In Today's Dental Offices Part IV

Creating Culture In Today's Dental Offices Part III

Creating Culture In Today's Dental Offices Part II

With Every Crisis Comes Opportunities!

Creating Culture In Today's Dental Offices

Stay Ahead of the Curve