Is a dentist an entrepreneur?!

I often wonder in today's tough circumstances how does a dentist earn a livelihood? The answer seems quite simple- but of course by using his skills as a means!

Aren't we forgetting something vital here? I mean there are scores of continuing dental education programs out there to hone our clinical skills but NONE to help us get a patient on the chair. How on Earth are we going to use our excellent clinical skills when it is becoming harder by the day to get a patient. Still harder is to make them pay and stay with us as competition becomes fiercer day by day.

Any answers anyone?