Practice Insights
Everything we've published on practice management, marketing, and finances — all in one place.
Insurance Independence
Dental Insurance Credentialing: A Step-by-Step Guide
TL;DR: Dental insurance credentialing takes 60–120 days per plan. Start at least 6 months before your practice opens or before a new provider sees patients.…
Patient Trust & Experience
HIPAA Compliance for Dental Practices: Essential Requirements
TL;DR: HIPAA applies to every dental practice that transmits health information electronically. The three rules you must comply with are the Privacy Rule, Security Rule,…
Buying & Selling Practices
Dental Practice Valuation: How to Calculate What Your Practice Is Worth
TL;DR: Most dental practices sell for 65–85% of annual gross collections, or 2.5–4x EBITDA. A practice collecting $800,000 is typically worth $520,000–$680,000 on the open…
Dental Marketing
How to Get More Dental Patients: 15 Proven Strategies
TL;DR: The most effective patient acquisition channels in 2026 are Google local SEO, Google Ads, and structured referral programs—in that order. Practices combining all three…
Practice Growth & Management
Dental Practice Overhead Benchmarks [2026 Data]
TL;DR: Total dental practice overhead should run 58–65% of gross collections. Staff costs are the largest category at 25–28%. Lab and supply costs combined should…
Practice Growth & Management
How to Start a Dental Practice from Scratch [Complete Guide]
TL;DR: Starting an office from scratch takes 12–24 months and $350,000–$550,000 in startup capital. The process covers business planning, location selection, financing, equipment, licensing, staffing,…
Financial Management
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+.…
Patient Trust & Experience
Proven Ways to Build Patient Trust in Dentistry
Patients who trust their dentist are 3x more likely to accept treatment. Here is the trust-building system for dental practices — first call to retention.
Financial Management
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!
Financial Management
Dental Practice Profitability: A Complete Guide
The average dental practice carries 65% overhead. Here is how to cut costs and profit more — backed by ADA benchmark data and proven financial strategies.