Practice Growth & Management
Everything we've published on practice management, marketing, and finances, all in one place.
Buying & Selling Practices
Dental Associate Buy-In Agreement: What Belongs in the Contract (2026)
What belongs in a dental associate buy-in agreement: valuation method, financing structure, tranche timelines, governance rights, and exit provisions, plus an 8-step process for structuring one.
Financial Management
Dental Office Overhead Breakdown (2026): Where the Money Actually Goes
A category-by-category dental practice overhead breakdown: staff, rent, lab, supplies, marketing, insurance write-offs, equipment, and owner-doctor comp, with typical/good/great ranges and an 8-step audit process.
Financial Management
Dental Practice Benchmark Scorecard (2026): 12 Metrics With Typical/Good/Great Ranges
A 12-metric dental practice benchmark scorecard with typical, good, and great ranges for overhead, production per hour, case acceptance, hygiene reappointment, and more, plus an 8-step process to pull your own numbers.
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.
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…
Practice Growth & Management
Best Dental Practice Management Software (2026): Operator Decision Guide
Quick Answer: The best dental practice management software in 2026 depends on your practice structure. For solo and small group practices, Open Dental ($199/mo, drops…
Practice Growth & Management
Dental Insurance Verification: Step-by-Step Checklist for Reducing Claim Denials
TL;DR: A standardized insurance verification workflow can reduce claim denials by up to 40% and save your front desk 15-20 hours per week. Verify benefits…
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.