%0 Journal Article %T Introduction to the Special Issue on Practice Management %A David G. Dunning %J Dental Hypotheses %D 2011 %I Dental Hypotheses %X This special issue on practice management represents a labor of love from some of the key thinkers/leaders in the field of dental practice management in the United States. The topics covered in the articles are current and, in some cases, somewhat controversial. I hope the readers find the articles both stimulating and insightful. %K Dental practice management %K Risk management %K Associateships %K Practice valuations %K Dental education %K Mid-level providers %K Dental therapists %K Economics %K Dental management companies %K Dental service organizations. %U http://www.dentalhypotheses.com/index.php/dhj/article/view/64