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Practice Management & Profitability

When most dentists dream of owning multiple practices, they picture freedom. What I learned by the time I had sixteen offices is …

With inflation soaring, payroll percentages creeping up, and supply costs on the rise, we’ve all felt the pinch. But while our expenses …

You look at your hygiene schedule and it’s full. Wall-to-wall. Your team is working hard. But at the end of the day, …

You see DSOs expanding everywhere and it’s easy to believe the common narrative: they’re just better at business, armed with some secret …

Let’s talk about the ultimate goal for any practice owner: building a business that runs so smoothly and profitably that it doesn’t …

Let’s talk about that sinking feeling. You’ve just spent 20 minutes creating a magnificent Class II composite. The anatomy is a work …

Are you an associate dentist feeling frustrated, stagnant, or on the verge of burnout? Do you feel like you’re not achieving the …

Let’s be honest: not many dentists truly love doing fillings. They are a massive and necessary part of our daily work, but they can …

Let’s be honest. You know exactly who this is for. The patient whose name on the schedule makes your stomach drop. The …

If you’re an associate dreaming of ownership, or a current owner who feels stuck, overworked, and underpaid, this is for you. I’m …

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