News Category: Dental

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October 28, 2025

Protecting Your Dental Practice from Fraud: What Every Dentist Needs to Know

Fraud is an increasing concern for dental practices of all sizes. Whether you operate a solo office or manage a multi-provider group, your practice may be more exposed to financial risk than you realize. With rising operational costs and limited … Read more…

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October 17, 2025

Optimizing Hygienist Compensation for Practice Growth

In today’s dental landscape, practice owners are rethinking traditional compensation models. One increasingly popular approach is paying hygienists based on production rather than a flat hourly rate or salary. Production-based pay compensates employees based on the revenue they generate or … Read more…

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September 5, 2025

The Final Chapter: Exit Strategies for Practice Owners – Part 3: Maximizing Value and Minimizing Taxes – The CPA’s Role in a Successful Exit

Selling your practice is a major milestone—one that deserves careful planning, not a rushed decision. Whether you’re retiring, shifting gears, or simply stepping back from ownership, how you exit can have a lasting impact on your financial future. A well-crafted … Read more…

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August 7, 2025

Maintaining Business Debt – Key Strategies for Dental Practices

Debt is often viewed with apprehension by dental practice owners. However, when it is managed strategically and responsibly, it can serve as a valuable instrument for growth and long-term success. Rather than being a burden, debt used wisely can empower … Read more…

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August 7, 2025

The Final Chapter: Exit Strategies for Practice Owners – Part 2: Exploring Your Exit Options – From Private Sale to Private Equity

There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Exit Strategy Every practice owner’s journey is different, and so is the path to stepping away. Whether you’re looking to retire, pivot, or just slow down, here are some of the most common ways to exit your … Read more…

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July 7, 2025

The Final Chapter: Exit Strategies for Practice Owners – Part 1: Preparing for the Transition – When and Why to Start Planning Your Practice Exit

When it comes time to leave your practice, it’s not just about closing a chapter, rather it’s about setting the stage for what’s next. Maybe you’re dreaming of retirement, feeling stretched too thin, or just reading the signs in the … Read more…

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June 13, 2025

Financial & Economic Insights for Healthcare Practice Owners

Happening July 17, 2025 – Join us in the Rogue Valley for hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and an interactive panel discussion with local economic & financial experts. RSVP Here: Save My Seat Whether you’re new or experienced in running a private … Read more…

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June 13, 2025

Financial & Economic Insights for Healthcare Practice Owners

RSVP Here: Save My Seat Join us in the Rogue Valley for hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and an interactive panel discussion with local economic & financial experts Whether you’re new or experienced in running a private practice, you know that the … Read more…

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May 21, 2025

The Power of Consistency: Why Boring Tasks Matter for Dental Practices

As CPAs specializing in the dental industry, we often hear dentists say, “I just want to focus on my patients.” This sentiment is understandable—your passion lies in delivering exceptional care, not in sifting through financial statements or navigating tax regulations. … Read more…

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Retirement Plans and your Dental Practice – Weighing the Options
May 19, 2025

Webinar: Retirement Plans and your Dental Practice – Weighing the Options 

A retirement plan for your dental practice is essential to the long-term retirement goals for both you and your employees. Those practices that have a plan in place and contribute on a consistent basis have the best opportunity for retirement … Read more…

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