Posts by Ed Gabriel
Avoiding the Lending Wall: What Dentists Need to Know Before Expanding to Multiple Locations
Expanding from one dental practice to two or three can be one of the most exciting — and financially challenging — transitions in a dentist’s career. Growth brings opportunity, but it also brings a new level of financial scrutiny. Dentists adding locations need to ask their banker what their options will be down the road.…
Read MoreHow Dentists and Business Owners Can Save Taxes by Hiring Their Children
Hiring your children to work in your dental practice or small business can be a smart and fully legal tax-saving strategy—when done right. Not only does it teach valuable life and financial skills, but it can also shift income into lower tax brackets, avoid payroll taxes in some cases, and keep more wealth within your…
Read MoreFeatured Resource Spotlight: Rick Ball of Summit Handpiece Express
When DrillDown Solution President Ed Gabriel recommends a professional, you know it’s someone worth your attention. One of Ed’s trusted contacts, Rick Ball, is a valued Backstage Member and the owner of Summit Handpiece Express—a family-run business dedicated to helping dentists save money and reduce downtime through reliable handpiece repair and rebuilds. By extending the…
Read MoreFeatured Resource Spotlight: Kirk Teachout and the Seven Figure Dentist Program
When DrillDown Solution President Ed Gabriel discovers a voice worth amplifying, it’s because that voice can make a real difference for dental professionals. At the recent Dental Festival, Ed connected with Kirk Teachout—a business coach, serial entrepreneur, and bestselling author. Kirk is the creator of the Seven Figure Dentist Program through IV Quarter Coaching, a…
Read MoreUnlocking Tax Savings: The R&D Tax Credit for Dentists
Most dentists don’t think of themselves as doing “research and development,” but if you’ve ever improved a process, tried new materials, or explored innovative ways to serve your patients, you may be closer than you think. The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit is a powerful federal incentive designed to reward innovation. While often associated…
Read MoreDentists: Now’s the Time to Upgrade Your Retirement Plan for 2025
At DrillDown Solution, we specialize in helping dentists and dental practice owners build smarter tax strategies through customized retirement plans. If you’re still using a 5305-SEP IRA or haven’t yet set up a 401(k) or Cash Balance Plan, the window to make a strategic move for 2025 is closing fast. Whether you’re a solo dentist…
Read MoreDSO Deals: Key Takeaways from the Dykema Conference
Considering a DSO Option? Here’s What You Need to Know DrillDown Solution President Ed Gabriel recently attended the Dykema DSO Conference, where over 2,500 dentists and industry leaders gathered to explore the latest trends in the dental service organization (DSO) space. If you’re thinking about the DSO route, these insights are a must-read. TUSK Practice…
Read MoreShared Family Office: Advanced Wealth & Tax Strategy for Dentists and Business Owners
As your dental practice or business grows, so do the complexities of managing your wealth, minimizing taxes, and identifying smarter investment opportunities. For decades, the ultra-wealthy have used private family offices to solve these challenges—building customized teams of advisors, accountants, and investment professionals to protect and grow their fortunes. Now, with Shared Family Offices (SFOs),…
Read MoreFive Myths Your Landlord Wants You to Believe
Navigating a commercial lease for your healthcare practice can be overwhelming—especially when misinformation is at play. Landlords often present lease terms that seem fair on the surface but may not be in your best financial interest. Understanding the most common myths can help protect your practice from costly mistakes. Below, we break down five misconceptions…
Read MoreLandmark Tax Bill Signed Into Law: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know
On July 3, Congress passed the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This bill is a landmark tax and spending package that makes key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent, introduces significant changes for businesses and individuals, and redefines international tax and clean energy policy. The bill was signed…
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