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July 10, 2025 56 mins

If you are going to school to become a dentist, or have recently started your career in dentistry, there are many important financial considerations, starting with borrowing when you’re in dental school. There are several loan options from federal to personal borrowing options, so how do you know what fits you best and what will leave you in the best financial situation when you start your career?

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management. Join Art Wiederman as he sits down with Dr. Amrita Patel, a general dentist and award-winning author and national educator. They’ll discuss student loan and other debt strategies dentists should take into consideration as they navigate dental school and jumping into the dental profession.

About the Guests

Dr. Amrita Divian Patel

Dr. Amrita Patel is a general dentist and award-winning author and national educator. She is a multi-practice owner based in Westchester County, New York, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Patel also contributes to the profession through her writing as the Leadership columnist for AGD Impact, and is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board to Dental Economics.

About the Host  

Art Wiederman, CPA  

Director of Dental Practices  

Art specializes in serving dental practices. He oversees a variety of services including accounting, tax compliance and planning, financial planning, retirement planning, and financial practice management consulting. Art’s expertise is not only in taxation issues for dentists, but also in his knowledge of dental practice metrics and benchmarks. Art has the ability to look at a dentist’s statements and identify profit holes in their practice.  

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Show Notes and Resources  

• UPCOMING EIDE BAILLY EVENTS

• EIDE BAILLY’S HEALTHCARE SERVICES  

• DECISIONS IN DENTISTRY   

• ACADEMY OF DENTAL CPAS  

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