Last updated on October 31st, 2025 at 04:40 pm Do you know exactly what it costs to run your practice on a day-to-day basis—to cover all your expenses, pay down debt, fuel future growth, and turn a profit? And throughout the month, do you know if production is on track to cover these costs? If you’re like a lot of…

Last updated on November 10th, 2025 at 06:45 pm Q: I want to get out of the PPO plans I’m in, but I’m hesitant because I don’t know what’s going to happen with the economy. Should I wait to see how things shake out before making a decision? A: Great question! I’ve been hearing this concern quite a bit recently.…

Last updated on October 31st, 2025 at 05:31 pm Q: Should I be worried about the economy and all the “recession” talk? And is there anything I should do in my dental practice to prepare? Thank you for your question! I have received many variations of this question recently because there has been a lot of discussion and speculation in…

Last updated on November 11th, 2025 at 06:20 pm Q: How can I increase profitability? I thought we were hitting good collections numbers, but I’m still not taking home any profit. A: Thank you for your question! This is a crucial topic right now. I’ve noticed quite a shift in the last 1-2 years. Before then, it was quite usual…

If you participate in any PPOs, HMOs, or other discounted fee plans, should you stay in-network? No. If you were to ask me this question a few years ago, I might not have been so definitive. Maybe I would have at least urged you to drop the plans that reimbursed the worst. I’ve changed with age. And the last two…