Practice Management
Bookkeeping for Cash Flow for Dental Practices
What is Cash Flow In essence, cash flow is the difference between the money generated by a business – cash inflow – and the cost to operate the business – cash outflow. As it pertains to a small business loan, for example, banks often take it a step further by incorporating personal obligations as part…
Read MoreDental Bookkeeping 101
As a competent dentist, you can fill a cavity with flair and perform root canal with aplomb. But when it comes to immersing yourself in the labyrinth of bookkeeping activities, your confidence level could take a plunge. Afterall, bookkeeping is a specialized field requiring financial acumen and expertise in organizing and preparing financial records so…
Read MoreChoosing Between A Study Club And A Dental Consultant
Dentists are always looking for new ways to expand their knowledge because dentistry is ever-changing. Whether it’s through study clubs or dental consultants, there are many routes a dentist can take in order to keep up with the latest developments in dentistry. But what is the best option and how do you know which one…
Read MoreImportance of Hiring Dental Accounting and Bookkeeping Services for Your Dental Practice
You spent years getting your education and work experience to be able to open your dental practice. And if you pursued the conventional way of obtaining your qualifications and schooling, you likely did not acquire skills in bookkeeping, or accounting for that matter. When you began your dental practice, you focused on the areas related…
Read More5 Ways a Dental Consultant Can Help Grow Your Practice
As your dental practices grow, dentists and office managers require insight and information to make the most effective decisions. With so many responsibilities including patient care, operational management, marketing, and bookkeeping, it isn’t unusual for dentists and office managers to feel overwhelmed as they struggle just to keep up with the daily operation of their…
Read MoreHow Much Can a Small Business Make Before Paying Taxes?
A majority of small businesses are owned by individuals. Sole proprietorships, partnerships, S corporations, and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) do not pay income taxes. Unless a specific election is made by a small business to be taxed as a C corporation, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) considers these various entity types to be “pass-through” entities.…
Read More3 Stats That Indicate a High Performing Dental Practice
Like any business, running a successful dental practice is a numbers game. And it’s not just dollars and cents, but, more importantly, statistical trends that bring to light why your bottom line moves one way or another every year. Being aware of these important numbers will help everyone at your dental business understand the advantages…
Read MoreHow to Create Consistent Revenue from Your In-Office Membership Plan
More than half of all Americans do not have dental insurance, according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Many agree that dental insurance in America needs a complete overhaul. One way dentists can fill the gap, grow and make revenue consistent — while helping underserved populations — is by implementing an In-Office…
Read MoreWhy Does It Matter if I Hire a Dental CPA?
Similar to dentists, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are licensed and they are regulated by the state. What’s more, they have disciplinary review boards and continuing education requirements. Usually, CPA firms operate as generalists and their clients span the gamut from individuals to small businesses to nonprofits to corporations. Although serving in a generalist capacity, a…
Read MoreThe most important number in your dental practice
In general, if you have 800 active patients that have visited your practice in the last year, you need to provide 3 doctor days and 4 hygiene days to meet the needs of your patients. You can accomplish this by being open only three days a week but have two hygienists working on one of the days (there are many options for making this work for your situation). If you have 1,200 active patients, you will need at least 4 doctor days and 5.5-6 hygiene days. Now, I ask you this question – are you providing enough doctor or hygiene days to meet the needs of your patients? If your answer is no, then you’re leaving additional revenue on the table.
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