Model Approach
This is a directional educational model based on published dental industry benchmarks. It is not a financial projection or valuation tool. Every practice is unique — your actual results will differ based on location, specialty, payer mix, team, and dozens of other factors.
Key Benchmarks Used
Overhead (55–65%): ADA Health Policy Institute "Dental Practice Success" surveys; ADA "Report on Dental Practice" 2022–2024.
Hygiene production (~30% of total): Patterson Dental 2023; Dental Intelligence Annual Report 2022.
Case acceptance (35–45% average; 65%+ high performers): Dental Intelligence "2023 State of Dental"; Productive Dentist Academy.
PPO write-offs (20–30% typical): ADA Health Policy Institute 2021; Dental Economics 2022.
Staff costs (25–30%): ADA survey; Levin Group.
Supply costs (5–7%): ADA survey; Henry Schein / Patterson benchmarks.
New patient value (~$850 yr-1): Midpoint of ADA/Dental Intel $700–$1,200 range.
Marketing spend (2–5% maintenance): Levin Group; Dental Economics.
Chair utilization target (85–95%): Dental Intelligence 2023; Levin Group.
What This Model Does Not Do
This tool never outputs a practice valuation, sale price, multiple, or percentage-of-collections value. It shows operational and income metrics only. For transition planning or practice valuation, speak with a qualified broker or advisor.