How The Dental Signal Compares
How The Dental Signal Compares
We built The Dental Signal because every existing dental publication has the same problem: they serve advertisers, not operators.
| Feature | The Dental Signal | Dental Economics | Dentistry Today | ADA News |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free - $299/mo | Free (ad-supported) | Free (ad-supported) | ADA membership required |
| Ad-free content | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Operator Math (specific dollar breakdowns) | ✓ Every article | Rare | ✗ | ✗ |
| Practice benchmarking data | ✓ Quarterly reports | Annual survey only | ✗ | ADA HPI reports |
| M&A deal alerts | ✓ Weekly | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Staffing cost benchmarks | ✓ By role + region | General surveys | ✗ | National averages only |
| Actionable next steps | ✓ Every article | Sometimes | Rarely | Policy focus |
| Content frequency | 3-5 articles/week | Monthly print + blog | Monthly print + blog | Weekly |
Why subscribers choose us:
"The difference is specificity. Other publications tell me 'overhead matters.' The Dental Signal tells me my overhead is 2.3 points above my regional peer group and shows me exactly where the gap is."
Start with the free tier. Upgrade when the numbers convince you.