pro-content
Inside the Data: What 500+ Calculator Runs Reveal About Dental Practice Economics
Anonymized calculator data reveals the overhead gap, PPO underestimation problem, and associate comp trends across hundreds of dental practices.
pro-content
Inside the Data #2: Staffing Tipping Points, Valuation Expanders, and the Geography Effect
When staff costs cross 30% of collections, profitability drops nonlinearly. Plus: the 4 factors that actually move practice valuation multiples.
overhead
Dental Lab Costs Climbed 22% Since 2024. Here's How to Push Back.
Lab fees are your third-biggest expense. Most practices haven't renegotiated in years. Here's the playbook.
practice-economics
The 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast Every Dental Practice Needs
Most dental practices manage cash flow by checking their bank balance. Here's the 13-week model that actually works.
practice-economics
Morning Huddles Add $12K/Month When You Run Them Right
A 10-minute morning huddle is either your highest-ROI meeting or a waste of time. Here's what separates the two.
financial-planning
Practice Credit Lines: When They Help, When They Kill Your Practice
A credit line is a safety net or a trap depending on how you use it. Here's the math that tells you which one.
practice-economics
Dental Practice Debt Ratios in 2026: What Lenders Want to See
Planning to borrow for equipment, expansion, or acquisition? Here are the debt ratios lenders actually evaluate.
practice-economics
Patient Lifetime Value Is $12,400. Most Practices Treat It Like $200.
The average dental patient is worth $12,400 over their lifetime. Your acquisition and retention strategy should reflect that.
staffing
Dental Assistant Wages Hit $24/Hour Nationally. State-by-State Breakdown.
DA wages are up 18% in two years. Here's what you should be paying in your state and why it matters for retention.
overhead
Dental Equipment: When to Replace, When to Repair, When to Lease
Your equipment decisions are 15-year financial commitments. Here's the math for each option.
practice-economics
The 4-Day Work Week in Dentistry: What the Revenue Data Actually Shows
More dentists are trying 4-day weeks. Here's what happens to production, overhead, and take-home pay.
dental-marketing
Your Phone System Is Losing You 15 New Patients Per Month
28% of dental office calls go unanswered during business hours. Each missed call is a $600+ new patient opportunity.