Dental Practice
Implant Market: Growing, But Consolidating
The implant market is growing 6-8% annually, but 5 companies control 88% of market share. Consolidation means pricing power for manufacturers and margin pressure for practices.
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Technology
Digital X-Ray Upgrade: ROI You Actually Calculate (Not Hope For)
Digital X-Ray Upgrade: ROI You Actually Calculate (Not Hope For)
Dental Practice Management
Referral Program ROI For Specialty Practices: You're Leaving Referrals on the Table
Referral Program ROI For Specialty Practices: You're Leaving Referrals on the Table
Dental Practice Management
Dental Board Enforcement: What Practices Get Wrong
Dental Board Enforcement: What Practices Get Wrong
Dental Practice Management
Outsource Your Billing or Bleed Slow: The Real Tradeoff
Outsource Your Billing or Bleed Slow: The Real Tradeoff
staffing
New Grad Onboarding: You're Losing $30K-$60K In Missed Production
New Grad Onboarding: You're Losing $30K-$60K In Missed Production
Financial Strategy
Lease Negotiation: You're Overpaying By $6K-$18K Annually
Lease Negotiation: You're Overpaying By $6K-$18K Annually
Practice Management
Emergency Patients: Your Case Acceptance Goldmine
Emergency Patients: Your Case Acceptance Goldmine
Practice Management
Group Practice vs Solo: The Pendulum Swung Again
Solo practices are outcompeting groups again. Associate supply is tight, overhead advantage evaporated, and DSO exit multiples collapsed. The group model's economic case no longer holds.
Practice Management
Scheduling Efficiency: Your Open Chairs Are Costing You $1,200+ Per Day
Scheduling Efficiency: Your Open Chairs Are Costing You $1,200+ Per Day
Insurance
PPO Write-Offs: Your Insurance Carrier Is Stealing $42K/Year Per Doctor
PPO Write-Offs: Your Insurance Carrier Is Stealing $42K/Year Per Doctor
Industry Trends
Patient Acquisition Costs Are Climbing
Patient acquisition costs have climbed 35-40% since 2021. Most practices don't track the true CAC or use referrals, which remain the cheapest acquisition channel by 10x.