Understanding & Influencing Your Numbers
by Andy McDougall, Founder, Spot On Business Planning
If you’re a business owner, you likely understand your numbers well enough to follow your accountant's explanations—but the real challenge lies in influencing those numbers. How can you ensure the strong metrics stay on track and transform the weaker ones into drivers of growth and vitality for your practice?
Featured Opinions
by Dr. Travis Campbell
Dental insurance isn’t the most satisfying aspect of life as a dentist. Therefore, it’s easy to blame insurance for our challenges, and granted, some grievances are valid. Yet, our office’s profitability and efficiency tend to suffer more from how we manage insurance than from the insurance itself.
The Aurum Advantage
The Aurum Group is more than a dental lab—it’s a partner in success. Beyond creating exceptional restorations, Aurum offers education and resources to help dentists grow professionally. With a focus on collaboration, they empower practices to achieve greater success and patient satisfaction.
What I Wish I Had Learned in Dental School: A Perspective Three Years Out
by Dr. Talar Kiladjian
As a young dentist, I quickly realized dental school didn’t prepare me for the business side of practice. Working in a larger multi-specialty practice, I’ve learned the importance of efficient teams and leveraging technology. Quality care depends not just on clinical skills, but on understanding key business factors.
