I’m looking to purchase a dental practice in the greater Dallas area.
I am currently finishing my final year at the University of Utah School of Dentistry. I am happy to say that I enjoy my career. I love that dentistry gives me the opportunity to give people something valuable that they can’t give themselves. I love that dentistry is a continuously improving field. It is a field where I can always learn new skills and be able to offer my patients better treatments.
Dentistry is a rare field where you are both a clinical provider as well as an employer, and I do not take that dual role for granted. I have put in a great deal of time, money and effort to develop my leadership skills and my business competency. I have done this because I realize that as a small business owner, I know that it is not just my own living that I am responsible for, but the living of my employees as well as their families. I take this responsibility seriously.
Feel free to scroll and learn a little about me and my educational background, as well as my practice philosophies. If you are considering selling your practice in the next year, I’d love to talk! I can be reached over the phone at 916-224-3744 (talk or text) or over email at dakota.argyle@gmail.com.
PRACTICE PHILOSOPHIES
PATIENT VALUES
I believe that patients deserve both the respect to have all reasonable treatment options explained to them as well as the autonomy to choose the best treatment option for their individual situation. While I will always give my recommendation on what I believe is best for him or her, I will always leave the final decision up to the patient.
DENTAL TEAM VALUES
The strength of the team is the sum of its parts. I believe that every member of the dental team deserves to feel valued. Suggestions on practice improvement are always welcome, regardless of the source. In addition, when grievances are experienced, the doctor should always be approachable to listen to concerns. For this to truly work, a relationship of trust must be established between the doctor and the staff member early on. This level of trust can only come from the doctor displaying a consistent type of character for a long duration of time.
CLINICAL PHILOSOPHY
If a clinical decision to treat or not to treat is close, I choose to watch the lesion. If a lesion can be treated without surgical intervention, that avenue is explored first. I believe that in the long run, avoiding overtreatment serves to prolong the lifespan of the dentition. This also serves to help patients build trust in the dental practice and know that when treatment is prescribed, it is something that they can trust.
continuing education
CE Courses
2020
HANS C. REINEMER, DDS MS
A two hour CE course led by Dr. Reinemer, a practicing pediatric dentist as well as the head of pediatric dentistry for the University of Utah School of Dentistry. Dr. Reinemer shared new research in pediatric dentistry as well practical applications for clinicians to take from the new research.
2019
RYAN EDMUNDS, DDS MS
A two hour CE course where Dr. Edmunds, a periodontist, discussed several tips and tricks for effective placement of dental implants. He showed several before and after images of clinical cases that he participated in.
2019
2ND ANNUAL LYNN G. POWELL MEMORIAL LECTURE
An eight hour lecture by Gordon Christensen on the newest and latest dental materials. The presentation included everything from discussion of the latest composite materials to a discussion of the costs and benefits of lasers in dentistry.
2019
TOTAL PATIENT SERVICE INSTITUTE: TOTAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
A two day seminar led by Steven Anderson that was designed to improve communication with patients. Steve explored topics such as increasing case acceptance and improving the overall patient experience by improving doctor and patient communication and understanding.
2019
BREAKAWAY PRACTICE: BUSINESS MASTERS
A two day seminar conducted by Dr. Scott Leune exploring different ways to improve dental practices. The course included information including marketing, patient communication, demographics, phone skills, practice goals, and more.
2019
DENTAL SUCCESS INSTITUTE: DENTAL SUCCESS SUMMIT
A two day summit that included lectures and presentations from some of the dental industry's best business minds. The summit emphasized personal wellness and strategies to maintain personal health while balancing the stresses of practicing dentistry and owning a business.
2018
BREAKAWAY PRACTICE: ADVANCED STARTUP
A two day seminar conducted by Dr. Scott Leune. The course focused on how to build a successful dental practice from scratch. It explored subjects such as practice demographics, practice design and layout, practice efficiency, and training techniques.
Education
What I’ve Learned
2017 - 2021
DDS, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
2020
MBA, WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
2014 - 2017
BS, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY - IDAHO
My Skills
PATIENT COMMUNICATION
Being able to effectively communicate the necessity of dental procedures to patients is a critical part of practicing dentistry. This requires a specific skill set that includes being able to build rapport with patients as well as being able to tactfully present difficult news to patients when necessary.
CREATING A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Establishing an enjoyable and motivating work environment is essential for long-term practice success. Understanding that happy employees raise the overall value of a practice is something that is widely known, yet is not always put into practice. Having dedicated staff that enjoy their jobs is a recipe for a practice that patients want to be a part of.
NEW LIFE CIVILIZATIONS TO BOLDLY
To an English person, it will seem like simplified English