Dentistry is a unique profession. As a dentist, your income, expenses, and financial decisions don’t look the same as those of other business owners. Between high student debt, a delayed start to retirement savings, complex practice overhead, and the physical demands of the job that require both disability and retirement age considerations, your long-term planning…Read More→
Dentists spend years building successful practices, caring for patients, and investing in their communities. But when it comes time to step back, many discover they haven’t prepared as well as they could for life after dentistry. Dentist retirement planning requires more than a standard savings account—it calls for strategies that consider practice value, taxes, and…Read More→
What Is EBITDA and Why Should Dentists Care? If you’re a dentist running a practice, you’ve probably heard the term EBITDA tossed around, especially when it comes to practice valuation or financial benchmarking. But what does it mean, and why should it matter to you? EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization….Read More→
Understanding the Unique Financial Landscape of Dentistry Running a dental practice is not like managing any other small business. Between fluctuating insurance reimbursements, high equipment costs, and seasonal patient flow, dentists face challenges that require more than just a bookkeeper. They need a financial guide—someone who understands the dental industry and speaks the language of…Read More→
You didn’t open a dental practice to become an accountant. Yet somehow, the numbers have a way of creeping in. End-of-day reports, payment posting, insurance reconciliation, payroll… the list goes on. What starts as a few spreadsheets can quickly spiral into confusion, stress, and lost time. That’s where professional dental bookkeeping services can transform your…Read More→
Most dentists didn’t go to school to become business owners. They trained to restore smiles, alleviate pain, and build long-term patient trust. Yet the moment you open your practice, numbers start showing up everywhere. Insurance adjustments, overhead, payroll, vendor payments—it all piles up fast. Dental office bookkeeping often sits quietly in the background, overshadowed by…Read More→
Running a dental practice is more than providing care. It’s managing a business with layers of complexity that most general accountants simply don’t understand. That’s where specialized accounting services for dentists come in. They do more than balance the books. They provide clarity, strategy, and insight into the unique challenges of dental business ownership. Dentistry…Read More→
Selling your dental practice, or even just entertaining the thought, often brings a wave of reflection. Years of effort, long hours, patient care, and tough decisions have built something meaningful. But how do you put a number on all of it? Understanding the value of your practice isn’t only for those ready to sell. It’s…Read More→
As a dentist, you know the drill—pun intended. You educate patients on the importance of brushing, flossing, and regular checkups to maintain their oral health. But when it comes to financial health, are you taking your own advice? Flossing is great for keeping plaque at bay, but you need more than just the basics when…Read More→
As a dental practice owner, you’re constantly looking at numbers—revenue, expenses, and, of course, your profit. But what if I told you that profit isn’t your business’s most important financial metric? Sure, turning a profit is great, but cash flow is the real MVP for keeping your practice running smoothly. Without steady cash flow, you…Read More→
