Introduction: The Hidden Factor Influencing Millions in Practice Value Most dental practice owners know the obvious drivers of valuation—production numbers, hygiene performance, new-patient flow, staff longevity, and location. But there’s a silent, often overlooked factor that can either elevate your practice’s sale price or quietly chip away at it for years: Your PPO contracts. If that sentence […]
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🦷 Tutorial: How to Read and Analyze a PPO Agreement (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money)
Most dentists sign PPO agreements because they believe they have to. Maybe you’re just starting out and need to fill chairs fast.Maybe you’re acquiring a practice and inheriting existing contracts.Maybe you’ve been in-network for years and still don’t fully understand what you’ve agreed to. Here’s the truth: understanding PPO agreements is one of the most […]
Read MorePPO Contract Review 101: A Startup Owner’s Guide to Smarter Insurance Participation
Opening a dental practice is a high-stakes game filled with excitement, risk, and a lot of paperwork. Somewhere between ordering your handpieces and hiring your first assistant, you’re handed a stack of PPO contracts to sign. And in the hustle to get patients through the door, it’s tempting to just sign them all and move […]
Read MoreHow to Set Smart Dental Fees from Day One
A Practical Guide for Startups and Acquiring Practice Owners If you’re launching or acquiring a dental practice, setting your fee schedule might feel like a guessing game. Charge too much, and patients walk. Charge too little, and you’re working harder for less. But here’s the secret: your fee schedule isn’t just a number—it’s the foundation […]
Read MoreAssociate PPO Credentialing Guide for Busy Practices
How to Avoid Delays, Denials, and Cash Flow Chaos When Adding a New Dentist Bringing on a new dental associate is an exciting milestone—but when PPO credentialing isn’t handled properly, it can turn your expansion into a bureaucratic nightmare. Missed deadlines. Denied claims. Delayed collections. Not exactly what you planned when hiring that fresh-faced DDS. […]
Read MoreWhat Every Dentist Should Know About Delta Dental PPO
Delta Dental might be the heavyweight champion of dental insurance networks—but for many practice owners, it can feel more like a sparring partner who never pulls punches. With complex fee schedules, credentialing headaches, and write-offs that could make your accountant cry, Delta Dental PPO participation can be both a blessing and a burden. If you’re […]
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