practice-economics
Your Front Desk Costs $48K/Year. They Should Be Generating $500K.
Your front desk is either your biggest revenue driver or your biggest leak. Here's how to measure which one.
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Operations
7 Dental Practice Lease Clauses That Cost You Thousands
Your lease is your second-largest fixed expense. These 7 clauses can quietly drain $20K-$50K per year if you do not negotiate them upfront.
Knowledge Base
Your Overhead Is Probably 62%. Here's Exactly What That Means.
The national median dental overhead is 62%. Here's the full breakdown by category - and what high-performing practices do differently.
Dentistry
Why 36% of Your Patients Are Canceling Due to Anxiety - And What You Can Actually Do About It
Here's something most dental practices refuse to measure: how many patients never come back because they're afraid.
Dentistry
Digital Scanners Are Cheaper Than You Think - And Your ROI Timeline Is Shorter Than Most
There's a false narrative in dentistry: "Digital technology is expensive. Only big practices can afford it.
seo-landing
Dental Practice Valuation Multiples in Georgia (2026)
Georgia dental practice valuation multiples benchmarks for 2026. Operator-focused analysis + free calculator.
Dentistry
Your Best Hygienist Will Leave This Year - Here's What It Costs and How to Stop It
Before we start, let's be clear about something: your best hygienist probably has a job offer right now.
Dentistry
64% of Dental Patients Miss Recall Appointments - You're Leaving $180K+ on the Table
Imagine sitting at your desk and looking at a spreadsheet that represents the patients you're not seeing.
Industry Trends
Why Every Dental Newsletter Is Broken (And What We Are Doing About It)
Walk into any dental practice owner group and ask: What publications do you read?
seo-landing
Dental Practice Overhead Benchmarks in Washington (2026)
Washington dental practice overhead benchmarks benchmarks for 2026. Operator-focused analysis + free calculator.
seo-landing
Dental Associate Compensation in New Jersey (2026)
New Jersey dental associate compensation benchmarks for 2026. Operator-focused analysis + free calculator.
overhead
What Percentage of Revenue Should Go to Dental Staff Wages?
The benchmark for dental staff wages is 24-28% of collections. Here is how to calculate yours and what to do if you are running over.