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.
Dental Economics
Technology
Digital X-Ray Upgrade: ROI You Actually Calculate (Not Hope For)
Digital X-Ray Upgrade: ROI You Actually Calculate (Not Hope For)
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
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.
Dental Practice
Hygienist Scope Expansion: States Are Moving Faster Than You
Hygienist scope is expanding in 30+ states, and unsupervised dental therapists work independently in 5. Your practices is probably under-utilizing available scope and leaving $40K-$60K in annual revenue on the table.
Practice Management
Locum Tenens Coverage: Your Hygiene Hole Costs More Than You Think
Locum Tenens Coverage: Your Hygiene Hole Costs More Than You Think
Dental Practice
AI Caries Detection: Faster, But Not Smarter
AI caries detection shows 90% accuracy in studies but has high false positive rates in clinical practice. The software solves DSO problems (low-quality diagnostics) not independent practice problems.
Insurance
PPO vs FFS: The Math Still Favors FFS
Pure PPO dentistry reduces your profit margin by 40-50% compared to FFS, despite higher volume. Here's the financial breakdown and why the math still favors fee-for-service for independent practices.
Dental Practice
Teledentistry Rules: Still Unclear After a Year
Teledentistry regulations remain fragmented across states and insurers one year post-pandemic. Most practices don't know what's legal or reimbursed.