Practice Insights
Everything we've published on practice management, marketing, and finances — all in one place.
Practice Growth & Management
Dental Practice Management Software Switching Cost (2026): The Operator’s Playbook
The real cost of switching dental PM software: $219K for a 5-doctor practice, 30-40% Month-1 productivity drop, migration timeline by practice size, and what actually breaks during migration.
Insurance Independence
PPO Drop Economics (2026): The Real Net-Revenue Model for Going Out-of-Network
The actual operator math for going out-of-network: net-revenue impact formula, 3 worked scenarios, phased drop playbook, and the hygiene capacity math most consultants skip.
Buying & Selling Practices
ROBS for Dental Practice Acquisition (2026): When to Use Your 401(k) — and When Not To
TL;DR: ROBS (Rollover for Business Startups) lets you use 401(k) funds to buy a dental practice without paying taxes or early-withdrawal penalties. The structure works…
Buying & Selling Practices
Dental Practice Loan Refinance (2026): When It Pays, How It Works, and What to Watch For
TL;DR: Refinancing your dental practice loan makes sense when your new rate is at least 1 percentage point lower than your current rate, your existing…
Buying & Selling Practices
Dental Equipment Financing (2026): The Operator’s Guide to Loans, Leases & Section 179
Dental Equipment Financing (2026): The Operator’s Guide to Loans, Leases and Section 179 By Sajid Ahamed, Practice Management Content Strategist | Last Updated: June 2026…
Buying & Selling Practices
SBA 7(a) vs SBA 504 for Dental Practices: 2026 Decision Guide
SBA 7(a) and SBA 504 are different programs for different use cases — and choosing the wrong one can cost a dental practice buyer tens of thousands of dollars. This 2026 guide compares both programs side by side with rate tables, scenario examples, and a 5-step decision framework.
Buying & Selling Practices
SBA 7(a) Loans for Dental Practices: 2026 Process & Approval Guide
What dentists need to know about SBA 7(a) loans in 2026 — eligibility, down payment, current rates, the 8-step approval process, and how to package a winning loan application.
Buying & Selling Practices
Dental Practice Purchase Agreement: 2026 Term Guide for Buyers & Sellers
Every term in a dental practice purchase agreement explained — reps & warranties, indemnification, working capital, non-compete, allocation, and the clauses that cost money if ignored.
Buying & Selling Practices
Asset vs Stock Purchase: Dental Practice Acquisition (2026 Tax + Risk Guide)
Asset purchase vs stock purchase for a dental practice — tax outcome, liability exposure, depreciation recapture, IRS Form 8594 allocation, and which structure wins for the buyer vs seller in 2026.
Practice Growth & Management
Dental Office Manager Salary: 2026 Benchmarks, Job Description, and Career Path
TL;DR: Dental office manager salaries range from $55,000 to $105,000+ depending on region, practice size, and certifications. The national median is $68,500 according to BLS…