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Practice Management

Demystifying Dental PPOs: How to Put More Money in Your Pocket (While Doing the Same Dentistry)

Unlock the secrets to maximizing your dental PPO profits without changing your clinical work. Learn from expert Tracey Gutzmer how to map your insurance contracts, avoid costly over-credentialing, and negotiate better fee schedules—so you can boost your bottom line, simplify office operations, and increase your practice’s value, all by optimizing your dental PPO strategy.
Trevor Kimball, PhD
January 30, 2026
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Selling a Practice

Should I Hire an Associate to Eventually Buy My Practice?

Thinking about selling your practice to an associate? While it may seem like a smooth transition, most of these arrangements fail due to unclear terms and expectations. Discover why hiring an associate as a future buyer rarely works, the risks involved, and how to protect your retirement by setting clear ownership terms or considering alternative transition strategies.
Trevor Kimball, PhD
November 21, 2025

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