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Dental Entrepreneur Magazine Dental Entrepreneur: The Future of Dentistry™ has resources for you to succeed now and in the future. A business magazine for the dental entrepreneur.

04/27/2026

Let’s be honest…
A lot of dentists are running busy practices, but still feel stuck.

Stuck in the chair.
Stuck in the numbers.
Stuck without a clear exit strategy.

In this conversation, Dr. Victoria Peterson shares what it really takes to move from “busy” to valuable... without burning out in the process.

From avoiding DIY dentistry mistakes to building a practice that actually supports your life, this episode hits on what most people aren’t talking about.

If you’ve been questioning your next move… this is your sign.

🎧 Listen to the full episode—link in bio.

04/26/2026

What makes a dental practice truly valuable in 2026?

In this episode, Dr. Victoria Peterson breaks down the Investment Grade Practice framework—and why most owners are focusing on the wrong things.

Inside, you’ll discover:
✔️ Why culture and team alignment drive real value
✔️ The hidden risks in today’s buying/selling market
✔️ How insurance write-offs quietly erode your profitability
✔️ What succession planning should actually look like
✔️ Where AI is already changing the game

If you want to future-proof your practice, this is required listening.

🎧 Listen to the full episode via the link in bio.

04/25/2026

Being “busy” isn’t the goal anymore.
Being valuable is.

On this episode of The Future of Dentistry Podcast, Anne Duffy sits down with Dr. Victoria Peterson to unpack what actually makes a dental practice investible in today’s evolving landscape.

Spoiler: it’s not just production numbers.
It’s culture. Leadership. Alignment.

If you’re thinking about your future exit—or just want more freedom right now—this conversation will shift how you see your practice.

🎧 Listen to the full episode and start building a practice that works for you.
🔗 Link in bio.

💸 Feeling financially drained? You’re not alone.Dentists, especially women balancing roles as caregivers, leaders, and c...
04/21/2026

💸 Feeling financially drained? You’re not alone.

Dentists, especially women balancing roles as caregivers, leaders, and clinicians, face a unique kind of burnout… and much of it is rooted in financial stress. 😓

In the Fall Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine, Lauren Kearl, CPF, breaks down Four Strategies to Avoid Financial Burnout... from building a buffer to delegating like a pro. 💡

This isn’t just about spreadsheets and savings. It’s about reclaiming your energy, time, and peace of mind. 🙌

Ready to swap burnout for balance? Head to www.DentalEntrepreneur.com or tap the link below to read the full article. Let’s build wea

👉 https://issuu.com/dentalentrepreneur/docs/dental_entrepreneur_-_fall_2025/18

“Just call me ‘token.’”That’s how Dr. Alan Stern broke the ice as the only man in a women-led group fitness class. What ...
04/17/2026

“Just call me ‘token.’”

That’s how Dr. Alan Stern broke the ice as the only man in a women-led group fitness class. What started as discomfort turned into connection, and a powerful reminder of what it means to truly belong.

In the Fall Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine, Dr. Stern shares a deeply personal (and surprisingly funny) reflection on inclusion, vulnerability, and why breaking the ice matters... in the gym and in dentistry.

From neuroscience to gym humor to gender dynamics in leadership, this one’s got all the heart, and a few laugh-out-loud moments.

Tap the link below to read “The Man in the Gym Class”:
🔗 https://issuu.com/dentalentrepreneur/docs/dental_entrepreneur_-_fall_2025/16

✨ Let’s grow Better. Richer. Stronger. Together.

📱 Dentistry’s iPhone Moment Is Here. Are you ready?In our Fall Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine, Dr. Bryan Laskin...
04/14/2026

📱 Dentistry’s iPhone Moment Is Here. Are you ready?

In our Fall Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine, Dr. Bryan Laskin drops a game-changing perspective in his article “How Steve Jobs Changed Dentistry Forever.”

When Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, he didn’t invent something new... he simplified what already existed. That same principle is exactly what dentistry needs today.

Patients don’t want paperwork. They don’t want phone tag. They want what every modern consumer wants: simple, fast, human-centered experiences.

Dr. Laskin breaks down how putting your practice in your patients’ pockets (literally—with mobile apps and digital workflows) is the key to trust, growth, and profitability.

This is more than innovation... it’s survival.

📰 Read the full article in the Fall 2025 issue of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine

🔗 Link in bio or head to DentalEntrepreneur.com

What does it really take to lead with heart and run a profitable practice?In "A DeW(ds) Perspective: Know Your Numbers S...
04/11/2026

What does it really take to lead with heart and run a profitable practice?

In "A DeW(ds) Perspective: Know Your Numbers So You Know Who You Can Be Compassionate With", Dr. Josh Brower, alongside his wife and co-author, Sarah Brower, RDH, JD, shares lessons from decades of experience balancing metrics and mission in the dental world.

From DSO transitions and vendor traps to friendship boundaries and "hobby business" pitfalls, this article is packed with eye-opening insights that challenge the way we think about leadership, money, and empathy in dentistry.

📈 Why knowing your numbers is the foundation of true compassion
💼 How women practice owners can protect their trust and leadership
⚖️ The fine line between generosity and exploitation—and how to spot it

✨ This isn’t just another business article. It’s a must-read roadmap for building a practice with purpose, clarity, and strength.

👉 Read the full article in the Fall 2025 Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine.
🔗 Link in bio or head to www.DentalEntrepreneur.com

AI in Your Op? You Might Not Even Know It... 🦷✨ From your perio charting software to your chatbot greeter... AI is alrea...
04/08/2026

AI in Your Op? You Might Not Even Know It... 🦷✨

From your perio charting software to your chatbot greeter... AI is already in your dental practice. But are you using it ethically and securely?

In the Fall Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine, cybersecurity expert Amy Wood, HCISPP, breaks down the hidden (and not-so-hidden) ways AI is transforming dentistry—for better or worse.

Is AI your practice’s best friend… or its biggest frenemy?

👀 What’s inside:
✅ How AI is showing up in daily workflows
⚠️ The compliance traps you need to know
💡 Training tips to make your team AI-ready (and HIPAA-smart)

👉 Don’t miss this essential read for dental professionals navigating the tech curve. Link in the bio!

🚧 Every dental career hits a few bumps… but some potholes can seriously slow your growth.According to Dr. Roger P. Levin...
04/05/2026

🚧 Every dental career hits a few bumps… but some potholes can seriously slow your growth.

According to Dr. Roger P. Levin, many dentists today are making decisions that used to drive growth, but in today’s competitive environment, they can actually hold a practice back.

In this quick but powerful read, he breaks down 3 career potholes to avoid:

🦷 Over-building a new office before growth supports it
📉 An office manager who resists change and limits progress
🤝 Partners who delay decisions and stall the practice

The good news? These pitfalls are predictable—and preventable when you recognize them early.

Read the full blog “Three Career Potholes You Want to Avoid” on DentalEntrepreneur.com.

👉 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/three-career-potholes-you-want-to-avoid/

💸 Patients leaving without paying? You’re not alone.Almost every dental practice has accounts receivable sitting 60–90+ ...
04/03/2026

💸 Patients leaving without paying? You’re not alone.

Almost every dental practice has accounts receivable sitting 60–90+ days. Between insurance headaches, rising costs, and patients juggling their own finances, getting paid can feel like an uphill battle.

But here’s the truth: improving collections often comes down to systems, communication, and the right team at the front desk.

In this blog, Andy Cleveland shares practical ways to become a “ninja” at motivating patients to pay—without damaging relationships or creating awkward moments.

Check out “How to Become a Ninja in Motivating Your Patients to Fork Over the Cash!” on DentalEntrepreneur.com.

👉 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/how-to-become-a-ninja-in-motivating-your-patients-to-fork-over-the-cash/

🏁 What’s the “four-minute mile” for your dental practice?For years, running a mile in under four minutes was considered ...
03/31/2026

🏁 What’s the “four-minute mile” for your dental practice?

For years, running a mile in under four minutes was considered impossible… until Roger Bannister did it in 1954. Once he proved it could be done, hundreds of runners followed.

The lesson? Sometimes the biggest barrier isn’t ability—it’s mindset.

In this blog, Scott Livingston shares how dental practices can break their own “four-minute mile” by focusing on data, teamwork, and small daily improvements. Because big goals,more production, more new patients, stronger case acceptance, don’t happen by accident. They happen one step at a time.

📈 Start with the right metrics
🤝 Lean on your team
🎯 Make consistent, incremental progress

Your practice goals may feel ambitious now... but so did a sub-four-minute mile.

Read “Breaking Your Four-Minute Mile: Reaching Your Dental Practice Goals, One Step at a Time” on DentalEntrepreneur.com.

👉 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/breaking-your-four-minute-mile/

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