Financial Management
Everything we've published on practice management, marketing, and finances — all in one place.
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.
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Dental Practice KPIs: 15 Metrics Every Practice Owner Should Track [2026 Dashboard]
TL;DR: The six KPIs that matter most for dental practice profitability are collections rate (target: 98%+), case acceptance rate (target: 75-85%), hygiene reappointment rate (target:…
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Dental Embezzlement: Detect, Prevent, and Recover
Here’s an uncomfortable number. The average dental theft case costs a practice $109,000, stolen over roughly two years before anyone notices (Prosperident, ongoing). That’s not…
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Dental Practice Break-Even Analysis: Know Your Numbers
The average general practice collects $942,290 per year and the owner keeps $207,980 (ADA Survey of Dental Practice, 2024). That’s a 78% overhead rate for…
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UCR Fees Dental: How to Set and Optimize Your Fee Schedule
UCR Fees Dental: How to Set and Optimize Your Fee Schedule Seven out of ten dental practices don’t set their UCR fees correctly, according to…
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Dental Practice Payment Plans: How to Offer Flexible Financing
Dental Payment Plans: A Practice Owner’s Complete Guide to Financing Options That Actually Work According to the ADA Health Policy Institute, 20-40% of recommended dental…
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Associate Dentist Compensation Models Explained
A complete breakdown of associate dentist compensation models — percentage of production, collections, daily guarantee, and hybrid structures — with 2026 benchmarks, contract tips, and partnership track guidance.
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Dental Practice Loans: 2026 Comparison Guide (SBA 7(a), 504, Conventional & Equipment Financing)
Dental practice loans come in four forms: SBA 7(a), SBA 504, conventional bank loans, and equipment financing. Compare rates, terms, down payments, and lenders for 2026.
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How Much Do Dentists Make? Income by Specialty [2026]
TL;DR: The average U.S. dentist earns $166,000–$239,000 per year depending on specialty, practice model, and geography. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons top the list at $311,000+.…
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Retirement Planning for Dentists: A Step-by-Step Guide
Yield lasting financial security by prioritizing retirement planning as a dentist for a comfortable post-career lifestyle - discover key strategies and benefits ahead!