Bonus Episode: Dental Attorney Breaks Down the FTC Ban on Non-Competes

The FTC is attempting to ban non-compete agreements, which could have a significant impact on the dentistry industry.

Existing non-compete agreements will still be enforceable until the employee leaves the practice.

Non-solicitation agreements may become more important for protecting patient and staff retention.

The ban does not apply to the sale of practices or certain high-level executives.

Dentists should consider revisiting their associate agreements and focusing on other protections such as training costs, non-disclosure agreements, and protecting intellectual property.