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💸 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/

Buying a dental practice is exciting... but choosing the right banker can make or break the journey. 🏦🦷Before you sign o...
03/29/2026

Buying a dental practice is exciting... but choosing the right banker can make or break the journey. 🏦🦷

Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you’re asking the right questions. The financial partner you choose today could shape your practice growth for years to come.

In this blog, Ben Mombert & Amanda Mombert break down key questions every dentist should ask a lender before acquiring a practice, including:

✔️ Does the bank truly understand the dental industry?
✔️ How flexible are the loan terms and repayment options?
✔️ Will they support your long-term growth plans?
✔️ Can they connect you with the right dental advisors?

The right banking relationship isn’t just about financing—it’s about having a strategic partner for your future.

Read “Critical Questions to Ask Your Banker Once You’ve Decided to Acquire a Dental Practice” now at DentalEntrepreneur.com

👉 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/critical-questions-to-ask-your-banker-once-youve-decided-to-acquire-a-dental-practice/

Marketing your practice... but not sure where to focus? 🤔In this interview, Minal Sampat breaks down 5 of the most commo...
03/27/2026

Marketing your practice... but not sure where to focus? 🤔

In this interview, Minal Sampat breaks down 5 of the most common dental marketing questions she hears from dentists, and the answers might surprise you.

Inside the blog, Minal shares insights on:
📊 The biggest marketing mistakes dental practices make
📱 How to choose the right social media platform
🌐 What actually matters when investing in a website
👥 Who should manage your practice’s social media
📝 How to build a marketing plan that actually works

If you want smarter marketing, not just more marketing, this one’s worth the read.

Check out “Top 5 Dental Marketing Questions, Answered” with Minal Sampat now on DentalEntrepreneur.com or tap the link below.

👉 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/top-5-dental-marketing-questions-answered-an-interview/

In this blog, Kim McCleskey shares a powerful story from her own experience with embezzlement and the system she built a...
03/26/2026

In this blog, Kim McCleskey shares a powerful story from her own experience with embezzlement and the system she built afterward to protect practices from it. Because the reality is: hiring good people isn’t enough... systems and oversight matter.

Inside the article, you’ll learn a simple 3-step process to strengthen financial accountability in your practice:

✔️ Hiring for character
✔️ Daily systems that catch errors (or theft) early
✔️ Monthly financial accountability meetings that keep everyone aligned

The goal isn’t paranoia, it’s protecting the business you’ve worked so hard to build.

Read the full blog “3-Step Process to Ensure Financial Accountability and Prevent Embezzlement in Your Practice” by Kim McCleskey at DentalEntrepreneur.com.

👉 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/3-step-process-to-ensure-financial-accountability-and-prevent-embezzlement-in-your-practice/

What if you could fix your practice… the same way you fix a tooth? 🦷 In this De blog, Holly Anne Mitchell shows you how ...
03/19/2026

What if you could fix your practice… the same way you fix a tooth? 🦷

In this De blog, Holly Anne Mitchell shows you how to think like a consultant, so you can stop chasing symptoms and start solving real problems.

Because low numbers, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks?
They’re just the symptoms.

✨ Learn how to:
• Identify root causes
• Ask better questions
• Build a clear plan that actually works

Simple concept. Not easy... but powerful.

Read “Be Your Own Consultant” now.

👉 Tap here: https://dentalentrepreneur.com/be-your-own-consultant/

Graduating into a pandemic and a recession? That’s a tough hand to be dealt. 😬In “Now What?”, Dr. Earl Douglas shares a ...
03/15/2026

Graduating into a pandemic and a recession? That’s a tough hand to be dealt. 😬

In “Now What?”, Dr. Earl Douglas shares a candid look at what’s really happening in the dental practice market—and what new and early-career dentists should be thinking about right now.

Some surprising insights:
🦷 Don’t expect a flood of “cheap” practices for sale
📈 More associates are considering ownership for stability
🏦 Lenders are cautious—but still invested in your success

If you’re wondering what your next move should be in uncertain times, this blog offers practical perspective (and a few trade secrets) from someone who’s been there before.

Read the full blog “Now What?” here:
👉 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/now-what/

Do you plan your dental career… or just go with the flow? 🤔Many dentists feel like their future is shaped by outside for...
03/15/2026

Do you plan your dental career… or just go with the flow? 🤔

Many dentists feel like their future is shaped by outside forces... bosses, companies, family, or circumstances. But the truth is, you likely have more control than you think.

In this De blog, Dr. Shamardi explores two powerful ways to approach your career:
📍 Work in reverse — start with your dream lifestyle and build a plan to get there.
📍 Go with the flow — test ideas, adapt, and grow through real-world experience.

The real secret? Successful dental entrepreneurs often blend both approaches. Big vision + small experiments.

If you’ve ever wondered how to design a career that fits your life, not the other way around, this one’s for you.

Read the full blog “Predictable Failures: Cybersecurity in the Dental Space” here:

👉 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/working-in-reverse-or-going-with-the-flow-why-entrepreneurs-should-consider-both-approaches/

🖥️ What would you do if every computer in your practice suddenly locked you out?Patients are waiting. Your schedule is p...
03/08/2026

🖥️ What would you do if every computer in your practice suddenly locked you out?

Patients are waiting. Your schedule is packed. And then… a message appears demanding money to get your data back.

This isn’t a hypothetical. It’s ransomware, and it’s one of the fastest-growing threats facing dental practices today.

In her De blog, Amy Wood pulls back the curtain on cybersecurity in dentistry and explains why dental offices are prime targets for cybercriminals. From phishing emails that look almost legitimate to vendor vulnerabilities and ransomware attacks that can shut down an entire practice, the risks are real—and increasing.

💡 The good news? There are practical steps you can take right now to protect your patients, your team, and your practice.

Read the full blog “Predictable Failures: Cybersecurity in the Dental Space” by Amy Wood at DentalEntrepreneur.com:

👉 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/predictable-failures-cybersecurity-in-the-dental-space-by-amy-wood/

Sometimes the best opportunities in dentistry are the ones you never planned for. 🧭When Dr. Ashleigh Briody discovered o...
03/07/2026

Sometimes the best opportunities in dentistry are the ones you never planned for. 🧭

When Dr. Ashleigh Briody discovered oral pathology during dental school, it sparked a passion that eventually led her to build a private practice model in a field where private practice was virtually unheard of.

In this blog, she shares how mentorship, education, and a willingness to step into uncharted territory helped her grow a thriving practice and become a trusted referral source for providers in her community.

Her story is a powerful reminder that in dentistry, you don’t always have to follow the path, you can create your own.

Read the full story at DentalEntrepreneur.com or tap the link below:
🔗 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/unchartered-territory-a-new-way-to-practice-oral-pathology-by-ashleigh-briody-dds/

42% of dentists over 55 are expected to retire in the next decade.That’s not just change… that’s opportunity. 👀In this D...
02/28/2026

42% of dentists over 55 are expected to retire in the next decade.

That’s not just change… that’s opportunity. 👀

In this De blog, Dan Croft shares why investing in technology is the key move for dentists purchasing, starting, or expanding a practice.

📈 67% expect revenue growth
🦷 42% are prioritizing new equipment
💡 Tech-forward practices are winning on efficiency + patient experience

From digital radiography to CAD/CAM and better communication systems, the next generation of owners has a serious advantage.

The question is — will you leverage it?

Read “Purchasing, Starting or Expanding a Dental Practice: Investments in Technology are Key for Entrepreneurs” now at DentalEntrepreneur.com or by tapping the link below:

🔗 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/purchasing-starting-expanding-dental-practice-investments-technology-key-entrepreneurs/

🚨 Dentists, quick reality check:The average cyber breach in healthcare? $1.2 million.And it’s not “if.” It’s when.With t...
02/26/2026

🚨 Dentists, quick reality check:

The average cyber breach in healthcare? $1.2 million.

And it’s not “if.” It’s when.

With the Office for Civil Rights increasing HIPAA enforcement and random audits, cyber risk isn’t just an IT problem — it’s an ownership problem.

The biggest threat?
👉 Human error.

Beth Fitch breaks down what every dental practice must do to reduce financial exposure, from “Cygiene™” best practices to why cyber insurance alone isn’t enough.

Don’t wait for the avalanche.

Read “Are You Financially Exposed: Navigating the Cyber Avalanche” at DentalEntrepreneur.com.

🔗 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/financially-exposed-navigating-cyber-avalanche/

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