Podcast (Dental)

Navigating Student Loans and Debt as a New Dentist

July 11, 2025

In This Episode

If you're currently in dental school or just starting your career in dentistry, understanding your financial options is crucial — especially when it comes to student loans. With so many borrowing choices available, from federal loans to private lenders, how do you choose the right path for your financial future?

In this episode of "The Art of Dental Finance and Management,” Art welcomes Dr. Amrita Patel — general dentist, national educator, and award-winning author — to discuss smart strategies for managing student loans and other debt. Whether you're still in school or entering the profession, this conversation offers valuable guidance to help set you up for long-term financial success.


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About the Host

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Art Wiederman, CPA, Director of Dental Practices | Eide Bailly
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.


About the Guest

Dr. Amrita Patel

Dr. Amrita 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 for Dental Economics.

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