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Dental Debt Weighing Heavy?
Are you an individual or group practice owner? A direct lender to dental practices and dental groups (DSOs)? An attorney or CPA advising dental clients? A risk management or workout executive? The dental economy is facing significant challenges in maintaining historical results and achieving...  Read More
Christmas Parties of Christmas Past
Avoiding a Griswold Christmas Party: What Dental Offices Should Know Before December Hits Every dental practice has a Christmas party story — the sweet ones, the funny ones, and the ones everyone silently agrees never to speak of again. Sometimes it's wholesome: potlucks, ornament swaps, and...  Read More
1682 Legal Responsibility in Dentistry with Evan Sampson : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Episode #1682 of Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran dives into the legal side of dentistry with attorney Evan Sampson of Post & Schell — a seasoned expert who has spent over a decade guiding dentists through transactional, regulatory, and litigation challenges. From practice...  Read More
Valuation Blind Spot:  Price Per Patient
Most of us are familiar with practice valuations being expressed by a variety of metrics - e.g. % of revenues, multiple of Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), or multiple of EBITDA or "Cash Flow".     These are all commonly accepted, relevant metrics, especially when comparing valuations across...  Read More
Planning for 2026 starts now
Episode Summary In this strategic and energizing episode of Dental Drill Bits, Dana and Sandy unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of practice stability and growth, your annual planning session. Together, they walk through the questions, metrics, team conversations, and leadership decisions...  Read More
Dental Patient Communication Software 2026: Top 10 Tools Compared (Features & Pricing)
As a dental practice owner or office manager, you understand the importance of effective communication with patients. Lackluster communication can lead to no-shows and cancellations, both of which are costly for dental practices. According to Dental Economics, a single no-show per day can result...  Read More
1681 Dentsply Sirona Endodontics: Built on Trust with Arjan de Roy : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Episode #1681 of Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran features Arjan de Roy, Group VP of Essential Dental Solutions at Dentsply Sirona — the trusted name behind global endodontic innovation. Hear how Dentsply Sirona Endodontics is “Built on Trust” — from groundbreaking research and new product...  Read More
The Duality of Overhead
The topic of "Overhead" can be a tricky one.   Certain big decisions - e.g. real estate - can have long-lasting financial impacts as can practice style and preferred staffing model.   Mature practices - particularly those inside of ~5 years until retirement - tend to drift into the glidepath of...  Read More
Uncertainty Causing Unease in 4Q25?
While macro factors remain outside of our control, the good news is that practice valuations remain near their zenith and still well ahead of historical norms. Solid practices are still trading at very healthy valuations.   That being said, it has become increasingly important for those...  Read More
Why Some Dentists Love Dentistry (and Others Can’t Wait to Leave)
Why Some Dentists Love Dentistry (and Others Can’t Wait to Leave) In every industry, there are people who wake up excited to do what they love—and others who are counting down the days until retirement. Dentistry is no exception. Spend enough time around dental professionals, and you’ll quickly...  Read More
1680 Connected Technology Solutions at Dentsply with Max Milz and David Ferguson : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Max Milz is Group Vice President Connected Technology Solutions at Dentsply Sirona, leading its digital healthcare portfolio, which includes imaging, CAD/CAM, surgical equipment, and AI-based clinical software. A passionate tech leader, he previously spent 12 years at Siemens AG, including five...  Read More
Top 10 Dental Scheduling Software Tools for 2025 to Cut No-Shows and Grow Your Practice
Patients expect to book dental appointments online in seconds. The right dental scheduling software lets them do that 24/7, reduces no-shows, and frees your team from phone tag. This guide covers how it works, which features matter most to independent practices, the top 10 tools for 2026, and how...  Read More
Demystifying the "Work Back Period"
Overview – The “Work Back” Period The most common objection to pursuing a transition to or affiliation with a dental group – vs. selling to another private dentist – is the amount of time the seller is asked to commit to continue leading the practice post-closing – aka the “Work Back” period. DSOs...  Read More
1679 Navigating the Next Big Thing, AI in Dental Practice Management : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Howard was the keynote speaker of the ICCMO back in September to discuss all things business and dental in light of the AI wave. AUDIO - DUwHF #1679 - The Next Big Thing VIDEO - DUwHF #1679 - The Next Big Thing   Read More
1678 Jazz Imaging with Aaron DeCorte, VP Sales & Marketing : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Joining just prior to the launch of the SOLO sensor in 2016, Aaron brings over 30 years of sales, sales management, and marketing experience between Silicon Valley startups, virtual training, and dental imaging technology to JAZZ Imaging. Aaron’s first experience in digital radiography was with...  Read More
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When Negativity Spreads: How Complaining About Patients Hurts Your Practice Culture
?? Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of Dental Drill Bits, Dana Pardue and Sandy Pardue tackle a topic every dental team faces but rarely talks about — complaining about patients. What starts as harmless venting can quietly poison your team’s morale and even drive productivity down. Dana...  Read More
1677 Biodontics & the Future of Dentistry with Dr. Edward Rossomando : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Edward Rossomando DDS, PhD is presently an emeritus professor at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. Dr Rossomando earned a DDS from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD from the Rockefeller University. He is the author of more than 200 research papers and two books....  Read More
The Complexities of Hiring an Associate
The Complexities of Hiring an Associate Dentist How to know when you’re ready, what to ask, and why associateships rarely last more than two years. Hiring an associate dentist is one of the biggest decisions a practice owner will ever face — and one of the easiest to get wrong. In this episode...  Read More
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