Operations
How Much Does It Cost to Add an Operatory in 2026?
Adding a dental operatory costs $75,000 to $175,000 depending on scope. Full cost breakdown, payback period math, and a step-by-step buildout timeline.
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.
Insurance
Dental Insurance Credentialing: Why It Takes So Long and How to Speed It Up
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.
Knowledge Base
The 12 Numbers That Tell You If Your Practice Is Healthy
12 KPIs every practice owner should track - with benchmark targets, calculation formulas, and a review cadence that takes 15 minutes a week.
Operations
How to Calculate Your Dental Practice Collection Rate
The benchmark collection rate is 98% of net production. Here is the correct formula, common calculation mistakes, and how to recover leaked revenue.
Operations
What Production Per Chair Should a Dental Practice Hit?
A well-run dental operatory should produce $500,000 to $750,000 per year. Benchmarks by chair type, utilization targets, and how to fix underperformance.
Operations
How to Reduce Dental No-Shows: The $200-Per-Empty-Chair Problem
Every no-show costs your practice $200 or more in lost production. Here are 8 proven tactics that cut no-show rates from 15% to under 5%.
Revenue
Dental Practice Accounts Receivable: When to Worry
AR over 90 days has less than 50% chance of collection. Aging benchmarks, 5 warning signs, and a system to keep your receivables healthy.
Operations
The 12 Weekly KPIs Every Dental Practice Should Track
Most practice owners check production monthly. High performers track 12 specific numbers weekly. Here is the list with benchmarks.