Practice Insights
Everything we've published on practice management, marketing, and finances — all in one place.
Practice Growth & Management
Morning Huddle Template for Dental Practices
A ready-to-use morning huddle template for dental practices — agenda format, KPIs to review, team engagement tactics, and a downloadable checklist to run a tight 10-15 minute daily huddle.
Practice Growth & Management
Dental Staff Hiring and Compensation Guide [2026 Benchmarks]
2026 compensation benchmarks for dental hygienists, assistants, and front office staff — plus a structured hiring process, benefits packages, and retention strategies to reduce costly turnover.
Insurance Independence
How to Create a Dental Membership Plan [Template + Pricing]
Learn how to create, price, and launch a dental membership plan that generates $150K+ in predictable annual revenue while making care accessible to uninsured patients.
Financial Management
Dental Practice Loans and Financing Options [2026 Guide]
TL;DR: Dental practice loans are widely available from specialized lenders at 7–10% interest rates in 2026, with terms up to 25 years. Qualified borrowers can…
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
Most dental practices sell for 65-85% of annual gross collections or 2.5-5x EBITDA. Learn the three valuation methods, 2026 multiples, and six factors you can optimize to move your number 15-30% before selling.
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,…