Group practice in Singapore.

Abstract

For a group practice to be successful compatibility of the members of the group is of paramount importance; other important considerations must include mutual respect and common objectives. Despite any high ideals, adequate reward for productivity is always expected by members of the group and any agreement must include an equitable financial distribution. In Singapore with a dentist population of 588, only 97 are involved in group practices. The assistantship type of practice is popular among new graduates who do not have the finance to invest in single-handed practices. Associateships do exist but in view of the increasing over supply of dentists it is envisaged that this type of grouping may not be too common in the future. There are 19 partnership practices in Singapore; a personal example is described to illustrate a successful group practice.