Practice Insights
Everything we've published on practice management, marketing, and finances — all in one place.
Practice Growth & Management
Dental Practice Technology Stack: Essential Tools for 2026
The complete dental technology stack for 2026: PMS, digital imaging, patient communication, payment processing, marketing, and AI tools — with vendor comparisons and integration guidance.
Practice Growth & Management
How to Reduce Patient No-Shows in Your Dental Practice
Cut dental practice no-shows in half with proven reminder protocols, confirmation systems, and cancellation policies. Practices lose $50K-$100K/year to no-shows — recover it with these strategies.
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: 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.
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
Dental practice valuation guide: what your practice is worth in 2026, using three methods — EBITDA capitalization, percent-of-collections, and asset-based — with a free calculator.
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…