Resources

Calculators, guides, and checklists for dental practice operators.

Interactive Calculators

Overhead Calculator

Break down your overhead by category and compare against national benchmarks.

Practice Valuation Estimator NEW

Estimate your practice's market value using collections and EBITDA multiples by practice type.

Associate Comp Calculator NEW

Compare salary vs. percentage-of-production offers side by side over 5 years.

PPO Exit Calculator NEW

Should you drop that PPO plan? See write-off savings vs. patient loss and break-even retention rate.

Guides & Checklists

Staffing Audit Checklist (Interactive) NEW

42-item interactive checklist across front desk, hygiene, dental assistants, office management, and hiring. Check off what you have — gaps show you where revenue is leaking.

Staffing Checklist — Free Download

Front desk benchmarks, hygiene productivity targets, and staff-to-provider ratios in a printable checklist format. Free for all subscribers.

HIPAA Compliance Checklist NEW

40+ items covering risk assessment, safeguards, BAAs, and breach response. Print and review quarterly.

Practice Sale Preparation Guide NEW

12-24 month preparation timeline, valuation factors, broker selection, and negotiation strategy.

New Hire Onboarding Checklist NEW

Credentialing timeline, HR setup, Week 1 orientation, and 30/60/90-day production milestones.

Overhead Audit Checklist

7-section fill-in-the-blank audit with industry benchmarks. Find $30K-$80K in savings.

Benchmarking Guide

Comprehensive guide to dental practice benchmarking with historical data and methodology.

5-Step Anxiety Protocol

Evidence-based protocol for managing dental anxiety patients and reducing cancellations.

Sample Reports

Sample Pro Benchmarking Report

See what Pro subscribers get every month: overhead, production, staffing, and valuation data.

Sample Owner Tier Report

Preview the Owner tier: deeper analysis, regional comparisons, and practice optimization data.

How The Dental Signal Compares

Side-by-side comparison with Dental Economics, Dentistry Today, and ADA News.