Knowledge Base
July 2026 Benchmarking Report: Collections Tick Up
July 2026 dental practice operating data: median collections $852,663, top quartile $1,196,002, overhead 61.9%, hygienist wage $48.93/hr.
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June 2026 Benchmarking Report: Top-Quartile Gap Continues to Widen
June 2026 dental practice operating data: median collections $848,421, top quartile $1,190,644, overhead 61.9%, hygienist wage $48.68/hr.
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May 2026 Benchmarking Report: Top-Quartile Gap Continues to Widen
May 2026 dental practice operating data: median collections $844,200, top quartile $1,185,310, overhead 61.8%, hygienist wage $48.44/hr.
Knowledge Base
April 2026 Benchmarking Report: The Top-Quartile Gap Is Widening
Q1 2026 dental practice operating data: median solo GP flat at $840K, top quartile up 5.4% to $1.18M. Plus regional hygienist comp forecasts, PPO write-off trends, and the case acceptance gap that’s separating winners from the pack.
Dental Practice
Dental Office Cleaning and Janitorial: The Hidden Cost
Dental office cleaning costs $700-1,350/month (done right). In-house hidden costs reach $28-40K/year. OSHA compliance, biohazard disposal, vendor selection checklist, and why cheap cleaning vendors aren't savings - they're liability.
Dental Practice
Your Lease Is Your Biggest Invisible Cost
Most dentists obsess over equipment and labor. They ignore the lease. Mistake. Median dental practice rent: 12-18% ...
Dental Practice Management
Year-End CE Deadlines Vary by State. Missing One Costs $500 Fine Plus Reinstatement
Year-End CE Deadlines Vary by State. Missing One Costs $500 Fine Plus Reinstatement
Dental Practice Management
HVAC and Utilities Are Eating 8-12% of Your Revenue. Most Practices Don't Know This
HVAC and Utilities Are Eating 8-12% of Your Revenue. Most Practices Don't Know This
Dental Practice Management
Dental Practice Brokers Charge 8-10% Commission. Negotiate It.
Dental Practice Brokers Charge 8-10% Commission. Negotiate It.
Dental Practice Management
Dental Sleep Medicine: Untapped Revenue or Liability Trap?
Dental Sleep Medicine: Untapped Revenue or Liability Trap?
Dental Practice Management
Replacing a Hygienist Costs You 25 Grand. You're Still Underwater.
Replacing a Hygienist Costs You 25 Grand. You're Still Underwater.
Dental Practice Management
Cone Beam CT Costs $150K Upfront and Pays for Itself in 18 Months
Cone Beam CT Costs $150K Upfront and Pays for Itself in 18 Months