Athena Consulting: Dental Practice Solutions

Opening a new dental practice is one of the most exciting and stressful experiences that one might face in their career. For my partner and I, it was the realization of a lifelong dream. The help that Athena provided enabled us to open our doors months ahead of schedule. Their guidance and experience allowed us to employ sound office policies and operate with a solid business structure from day one. With these systems in place we have built a high performing, motivated and happy team. I am pleased to report that after being open just over one year we are enjoying a great deal of success. I feel fortunate to have met Athena and Wayne and grateful for the role that they played, and continue to play, in our success.

Dr. J. Kahl, DDS, Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry

To anyone opening a new practice: you don’t know what you don’t know. After retiring from the Air Force I’m still in my startup phase which included a practice purchase.
So far Athena has been most helpful in two main areas for me.
1) providing an organizational frame work.
And 2) providing a network of contacts for marketing and website development.
Since Athena has worked with numerous offices she has culled the best ways of doing business from them for your benefit. If you try to do things like put together a new employee package on your own you will undoubtedly make mistakes that will cost you more in the long run. Her tested interbusiness contacts are very valuable. I would not have found a website developer in Canada to do my work at a reasonable price in a timely fashion on my own. Or you could Google “website developers” and pick your own from the 13 million hits. Athena has a trait that I really value – being available whenever I call or email at any time no matter where she is.

M. Bentele, DDS, MS Orthodontist

Athena and Wayne have proven invaluable in the set-up of my new periodontal practice. Athena makes herself readily available and even returns calls on weekends and evenings. Wayne and Athena work well as a team and have kept my sanity in tact while going through this confusing process. We're dentists, they're the business experts!

N. Caldwell, DDS Periodontist

Thank you so much for your support and guidance in the process of acquiring our practice. Your services are invaluable. When you were with us we felt like a close friend was with us. You are an exceptionally knowledgeable lady and tremendously organized. We are very grateful for the support you extended in providing us the Purchase Agreement and all the help in making this sale happen. “You are part of our success”.

Dr. M. Setty, and S. Potti, General Dentistry

More than just unsurpassed attention to detail and exceptional knowledge and experience, Athena and her team provide peace of mind. Without hesitation, I would recommend Athena Consulting to anyone thinking about opening an orthodontic practice. My experience with Athena has been beyond expectations.

Dr. T. Finelli, Orthodontist

Athena Consulting has been helping me to realize my dream of opening my own practice. They have been great! I was leery of hiring a consultant, but the services they have offered me have been invaluable. Their consulting has been comprehensive. They've helped me from my business plan and financing to my open house and beyond. I really believe that I couldn't have done it cheaper by myself. I definitely couldn't have done it as well. I don't think they'll ever get rid of me now.

J. Rohleder, D.M.D., General Dentist

The team at Athena Consulting is great! I checked out other consulting firms with "one-size-fits-all" philosophies, but they could not meet my unique needs as I transitioned from associate to practice owner. Athena clearly identified what was working and what needed to be changed. They have been essential in training and motivating my staff to be part of the process. We are now creating the practice that I have always envisioned.

G. Holling DDS, MS, Periodontist

Athena has done far more for my practice than any other consultant I have worked with before. She literally pulled my practice out of the fire. Athena has resources for all of your practice needs, such as equipment purchases, marketing and computer systems installation. She makes all the arrangements and puts you in contact with the right people to get the job done. I would probably be closing my practice if not for Athena.

J. G. McCartney, D.D.S., Prosthodontist

Athena Consulting has helped me with my new-start orthodontic practice, and I could not be more pleased with my decision to work with them. I have been working on this project while finishing up my graduate residency out of town. There is no way my project would have gone this smoothly without their guidance! Every person I have come in contact with, through their assistance, has been professional and extremely competent. My greatest compliment is that I don't have to follow up to make sure things are getting done. If anything, they are reminding me of the next step to take. I would recommend Athena Consulting without reservation to anyone thinking of starting a new dental practice.?

R. Prentice, D.D.S., M.S., Orthodontist

I cannot be emphatic enough in my recommendation and endorsement of Athena Consulting. Not only do I know that my practice start-up could not have been accomplished without them, but I've gotten to know Athena and Pat very well and they are both wonderful people who make great friends! I feel like the proverbial man who was taught to fish and can now eat for a lifetime. Thanks, Athena Consulting!

J. Meyer, M.D., Family Physician