Maintaining vitality in the mature dental practice.

The dentists interviewed for this third article in the series report this is a satisfying time; they are private practitioners aged 40 to 54. These dentists are enthusiastic about their profession and enjoy using the new technological advances for better treatment of their patients. For these active practitioners, the practice does not need to be revitalized: they're enjoying fulfillment in what they do.

Dentist-staff interpersonal relationships.

The growing demand for dental services has resulted in an expanded utilization of auxiliary personnel in an effort to increase productivity. Enlarged dental teams which have evolved from this effort have also magnified the potential for interpersonal conflicts in the office. Although such conflicts are sometimes unavoidable, they can be reduced through effective preventive management.

Administrative structure of an accredited hospital.

The administrative structure of an accredited hospital is defined by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. It includes a governing board that represents the community, an executive committee that is responsible for patient care activities and is supported by standing committees, and a hospital administrative unit consisting of a chief administrator and numerous assistants. Policy recommendations are received by the governing board from the executive committee and must be approved by the board.