Blog Posts

Displaying 1-25 of 3151
1 2 3 4 5
Page 1 of 127
Proposed Tax Changes That Might Affect You View More Episodes:  In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, Wes Read, CPA and CFP, breaks down the key elements of the newly passed House tax bill—H.R.1, also called the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.” While it still faces an uncertain path in...  Read More
Real Estate Syndication Investment Opportunities: Investor’s Guide
Real estate syndication investment opportunities are one of the most powerful ways I’ve seen investors (including myself) build passive income and long-term wealth without becoming landlords. I didn’t start out investing this way. Like many people, I assumed real estate meant owning a rental...  Read More
Growing Through Chart Mergers Without Losing Culture
Buying charts can be one of the most effective ways to grow a dental practice. When done intentionally, chart mergers increase patient flow, strengthen production, and open doors for associate growth while protecting the culture you are working hard to build. This article shares real lessons...  Read More
How to Merge Patients (and Culture) Successfully
Re-releasing a DAT listener favorite! The Dental A-Team is joined by Dr. Nate Tilman! Fascinating history aside (read his bio below), Dr. Tilman talks with Kiera about his unique dental practice situation, how he’s managed to merge five different practices into his own, and a strategy for doing...  Read More
Making the FFS Leap with Dr. Anissa Broussard View More Episodes:   Many dentists feel trapped in the PPO system—working long hours, doing more dentistry, and still questioning, “Where’s the money going?” In this episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, Wes Read, CPA and CFP, talks with Dr....  Read More
CEO Mindset Starts With You
Dentists often think of themselves as practice owners, not CEOs. Yet the moment you opened your practice, you became the CEO. Whether you claim that role or not shapes how your team performs, how decisions are made, and how stressful your daily life feels. The CEO mindset is about leading with...  Read More
PracticeCFO: Financial Markets Update View More Episodes:  Wes Read, CPA and CFP, returns from the CDA Convention in Anaheim and sits down with Practice CFO’s lead CFO advisor, Paul Lipcius, and head of investments, Brandon Hobson, for an in-depth conversation on the current state of the economy...  Read More
Get Patients To Say YES To High-Dollar Cases
If you want high-dollar procedures done more often in your practice, this is the episode for you. Kiera specifies what needs to be in place, including skillset, morale, and language. This kind of case acceptance goes beyond the everyday appointments, and Kiera explains the difference. Episode...  Read More
How To Increase High-Dollar Case Acceptance
*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" tabindex="-1" dir="auto" data-turn-id="c81b8c4f-230d-4086-81d7-4c64f692bfad" data-testid="conversation-turn-104" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> Case acceptance is one of the most...  Read More
A Second Location: Should You Buy or Start Up One View More Episodes:  Welcome back to The Dental Boardroom Podcast! Wes Read CPA, CFP dives deep into a critical and often misunderstood topic among dental practice owners: Should you buy or open a second location? Wes breaks down the real...  Read More
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster: Practical Steps
If you’ve ever wondered the most brilliant way to pay off your mortgage, you’re not alone. Homeowners often feel torn between making extra mortgage payments, investing extra money, or keeping cash on hand for peace of mind. The truth is, the best way to pay off a mortgage isn’t...  Read More
Financial Order of Operations: The Ultimate Money Guide
If you’ve ever felt unsure about what to do first with your money, you’re not alone. Nobody told me what to do while in dental school (they only taught me how to make it!) Many people earn a good income, save a little, invest a little, pay down some debt, yet still feel stuck. That’s where...  Read More
EBITDA: Everything You Need to Know About It View More Episodes:    In this episode, Wes Read CPA, CFP and founder of PracticeCFO dives into one of the most important financial terms in dentistry: EBITDA. Whether you're planning to sell your practice or simply want to manage it better,...  Read More
Dentistry, the branch of medicine dedicated to the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders related to the oral cavity, teeth, gums, and associated structures, plays a crucial role in overall health. Often overlooked, oral health is intrinsically linked to systemic well-being, with...  Read More
Clean Claim Dentistry Briefing
Executive Overview Dental insurance processes have evolved rapidly, and claim denials are now shaped by advanced payer technology and stricter, algorithm-driven criteria. For dentists and office staff, this shift fundamentally changes how claims management supports both care delivery and practice...  Read More
The Economics Between In-Network vs. FFS Fee Model View More Episodes:  In this insightful episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, Wes Reed, CPA, CFP and founder of Practice CFO, breaks down the real financial impact of staying in-network with PPOs versus transitioning to a fee-for-service...  Read More
Who Needs a Trust Instead of a Will? Key Differences Explained
When it comes to estate planning, many people assume that having a will is enough (that’s what I thought when I first got out of dental school). A will is important, but it isn’t always the best or most complete solution, especially if you want control, privacy, and flexibility. In many situations,...  Read More
10 Questions to Ask Your CPA Each Year View More Episodes:  Welcome back to The Dental Boardroom Podcast with Wes Read! In today's episode, we're pivoting from last week's discussion about reviewing your own financial statements to a powerful new focus: the 10 critical questions you should be...  Read More
The PTE Tax Deduction View More Episodes:  If you're a dental practice owner in a state with state-level income taxes—this episode is for you. Host Wes Read dives deep into the Pass-Through Entity (PTE) Tax Election, a tax-saving strategy that can turn your state tax payments into a federal tax...  Read More
Real Estate Professional Tax Benefits for High-Income Professionals
For many high-income professionals, the biggest financial surprise isn’t how much money they make — it’s how much they lose to taxes every year. Physicians, dentists, business owners, and executives often reach a point where income is no longer the problem. The real issue becomes how to keep more...  Read More
Hiring Dental Staff With Culture In Mind
Hiring dental staff looks nothing like it did a decade ago. A practice could post a basic ad, interview whoever walked in, plug them into the schedule, and hope it worked. Today it requires clarity and intention. Candidates want connection and growth. They want to feel part of something, not just...  Read More
10 Questions to Ask Yourself View More Episodes:  Welcome back to The Dental Boardroom Podcast with Wes Read. In this follow-up to our previous episode on structuring your Profit & Loss (P&L) statement, we dive deeper into the how of using your financials strategically. This episode walks...  Read More
How To Save For Retirement Without a 401k
How To Save For Retirement Without a 401k For many professionals, the traditional retirement story goes something like this: go to school (for me, it was dental school), work hard, contribute to your 401(k), and hope everything works out by the time you reach your golden years. But for high...  Read More
Displaying 1-25 of 3151
1 2 3 4 5
Page 1 of 127
Total Blog Activity
997
Total Bloggers
13,451
Total Blog Posts
4,671
Total Podcasts
1,788
Total Videos
Sponsors
Townie Perks
Townie® Poll
Who primarily handles HR responsibilities in your practice?
  
The Dentaltown Team, Farran Media Support
Phone: +1-480-445-9710
Email: support@dentaltown.com
©2026 Dentaltown, a division of Farran Media • All Rights Reserved
9633 S. 48th Street Suite 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85044 • Phone:+1-480-598-0001 • Fax:+1-480-598-3450