The transition from a partnership in group practice to sole owner was an easy one for Abdelrehim because she had a clear vision for her practice. People would ask if she was nervous but she never wavered in her commitment. “I said, I am nervous but not scared enough to not go through with it,” she says.

Patterson also played a critical role in the process, she says. “Scott was there for every single buildout, move, every single addition and step. He was always saying, ‘I’m so proud of you!’ That was really great. He’s been a huge anchor through the whole process.”

When it came to the dental practice design, Abdelrehim trusted Lasser and the Patterson team to help her take her vision and create an office layout that emphasized function and flow. Lasser believes that the doctor’s trust in the team gave her the ability to focus on the big picture, from hiring staff to preparing to serve patients.

As she enters her second year in business, the next step for Abdelrehim and her team is to keep pace with the business growth. They are working to complete the outfitting of their fourth and fifth operatories, and adding to their team.

Abdelrehim credits many people with helping to make her business a success, from her husband to her dedicated team, to Patterson Dental and her dental coach, Eric Vickery.

Ultimately, says Abdelrehim, it’s been the community’s support that has led to Greenwood Dental’s success so far. “I’ve met some of the most incredible people here and love the fact that every hour on the hour I can get a whole different challenge. I want to keep people happy, coming in and sending their kids and family.”