Practice Management
The clearest dividing line between a practice that collects $500,000 and one that collects over $1,000,000 isn't the marketing budget, the number of chairs, or whether there's an associate. It's that the smaller practice reappoints about 60% of its hygiene patients
Practice Management
A single-doctor general practice running a 12% hygiene no-show rate and a 4% restorative no-show rate is handing back roughly $67,776 of production a year, and most of that owner has no idea which half of the loss actually matters. They will spend the next quarter buying text reminders
Practice Management
You block two hours for a new patient exam. They don't show.
Operations
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.
Practice Management
Same-day crowns eliminate second visits, boost case acceptance by 15-25%, and save $150+ per unit in lab fees. Here is how to set up the workflow.
Operations
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.
Practice Management
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
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
Most practice owners check production monthly. High performers track 12 specific numbers weekly. Here is the list with benchmarks.
Practice Management
Open enrollment is ending. Patients are signing up for 2026 plans. Your hygiene book just shifted. Most don't realize it yet. What's happening: October and N...
Practice Management
Scheduling 40% of Your September Slots in August. Do It Now.
Practice Management
Scheduling Efficiency: Your Open Chairs Are Costing You $1,200+ Per Day