Dental Economics
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.
Dental Economics
Technology
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.
staffing
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.
Insurance
Insurance Reimbursement Dropped 2-3% Last Year - Here's How Top Practices Offset It
You didn't announce it. Your insurer didn't send a notice.
Technology
Your Practice Management Software Is Costing You 18-22 Hours Per Week in Wasted Time
You bought practice management software to save time. Instead, you're spending 18-22 hours per week manually compensating for its limitations.
Dental Economics
78% of Dental Patients Find You on Google - Here's What That Actually Costs to Capture
A potential new patient in your area doesn't call a friend asking for a dentist referral anymore.
Dental Economics
Your Patients' Gums Are Killing Them Silently - And You're Missing the Revenue in It
A 56-year-old patient comes in for his routine cleaning. You note: bleeding on probing, 4-5mm pockets in the posterior region, some bone loss visible...
Industry Trends
Q1 2026 M&A deal flow preview: mid-market is hot, solo practices aren't.
Dental M&A pipeline for Q1 2026 shows consolidation appetite concentrated on...
Dental Economics
It Costs $650K-$950K to Start a Dental Practice in 2026. Here's the Breakdown.
The real cost breakdown for opening a dental practice in 2026 - from buildout and equipment to working capital and the first-year overhead reality.
Insurance
Dental Credentialing: How Long It Takes and How to Cut 4 Weeks
Insurance credentialing takes 90-180 days and can cost $45,000-$75,000 in delayed revenue. Timelines by carrier and 10 steps to speed it up.
Dental Practice
February production dip: it's not just the weather
February production typically dips 8 to 12 percent below the prior month. Every practice owner expects it. Most think it's patient behavior.
staffing
Credentialing Delays Cost New Associates $8K-15K in Lost Production. Fix This Process
You just hired a great associate. They start in four weeks.