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Dental Entrepreneur: The Future of Dentistry™ has resources for you to succeed now and in the future. A business magazine for the dental entrepreneur.

06/02/2026

Buying a dental practice could be the biggest investment of your life… and the biggest mistake if you skip one critical step. 🚨

When Dr. Rebekkah Merrell was desperate to leave a corporate job, she nearly made a million-dollar mistake—not once, but THREE times.

The decision that saved her career? Hiring a transition advisor.

In her De blog, Dr. Merrell shares how having the right expert in her corner helped her avoid costly pitfalls, uncover hidden red flags, and ultimately find the practice of her dreams.

Dental school teaches you how to be a dentist. It doesn’t teach you how to buy a practice. 💡

Before you sign on the dotted line, read this story.

👉 Read “Buying a Dental Practice: How One Decision Saved My A** and Likely, My Career” at DentalEntrepreneur.com (link in bio).

05/31/2026

Buying a dental practice? Don’t assume your attorney and CPA are enough. 🦷

One of the biggest mistakes dentists make during a transition is not having a qualified transition advisor on their side. The numbers may look great on paper, but are they telling the whole story?

From uncovering hidden issues in PPO reimbursements to navigating A/R, lease negotiations, team communication, and everything in between, the right advisor can help you avoid costly mistakes and make smarter decisions.

💡 A practice transition is one of the biggest financial moves of your career. Having the right expert in your corner can save you money, reduce stress, and give you peace of mind.

👉 Read Mary Fisher-Day’s De blog, How a Qualified Transition Advisor Will Give You Peace of Mind and Save You Money, at DentalEntrepreneur.com (link in bio).

05/30/2026

Think dental school debt means practice ownership is out of reach?💰

Think again.

One of the biggest myths in dentistry is that large student loans prevent dentists from becoming practice owners. In reality, practice ownership remains one of the best ways to maximize the return on your dental education... and lenders know it.

In his De blog, Dr. Eugene Heller breaks down the numbers behind dental school debt, earning potential, and why focusing only on the debt means missing the bigger picture.

📈 Practice owners typically earn 2–3x more than associates over their careers.
🏦 Student loans alone rarely prevent financing for a practice.
🦷 Ownership can be the fastest path to building wealth and paying down debt.

The debt may feel overwhelming today, but your career potential is much bigger than the balance on your student loans.

👉 Read “The Big Picture When Considering Dental School Debt” at DentalEntrepreneur.com (link in bio).

05/23/2026

What if the biggest growth opportunity in your practice isn’t more new patients… but the patients already in your chairs?

This article breaks down the mindset shift from “drilling, filling, billing” to building a modern, health-focused practice rooted in leadership, accountability, case acceptance, and team culture.

From creating high-performing hygiene systems to empowering every team member with purpose-driven roles, this is a blueprint for dentists who want more than production numbers — they want freedom, fulfillment, and long-term equity.

Because the future of dentistry belongs to practices that focus on complete health, intentional culture, and patient trust. 💡

“One a good day they save a smile, and on a great day they save lives.”

Read the full article: The New School Practice Owners GPS by Gary Kadi.

👉 https://dentalentrepreneur.com/the-new-school-practice-owners-gps/

05/16/2026

🛠️ Your practice isn’t falling apart — your systems are. 😬

Say it louder for the back office!

In the Fall Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine, Angela Davis-Sullivan drops some serious truth bombs about why so many dental teams are stuck in survival mode — and it’s not because they’re lazy or unmotivated. It’s because their systems are duct-taped together and barely holding up.

Think you're dealing with a “people problem”? Think again — it might just be a “system problem” in disguise.

If your team is constantly putting out fires, retraining new hires from scratch, or solving the same issue for the fifth week in a row… this one’s for you. ✨

Read the full article, “Your Practice Isn’t Falling Apart — Your Systems Are” in our Fall Edition now.

👉 https://issuu.com/dentalentrepreneur/docs/dental_entrepreneur_-_fall_2025/36

05/12/2026

🎙️✨ Beyond the Chair isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset.

Meet Dr. Kylie Schlesinger: orthodontist by day, podcast co-host by… well, also by day (and night, and lunch break). 👩‍⚕️🎧

She’s bridging the worlds of clinical care and creative conversation with Medical Morons, a podcast she co-hosts with her dad that dives into the real stories behind private practice and business in healthcare.

From teaching herself editing on GarageBand to organizing live events and mentoring the next generation, Kylie is proof that dentistry doesn’t stop at the operatory.

Tap the link below to read “Beyond the Chair: How Dr. Kylie Schlesinger Is Bridging Dentistry and Dialogue” by Dr. Luke Shapiro in the Fall Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine — you’ll leave inspired, informed, and maybe even ready to start your own side project. 💡🦷

🔗 https://issuu.com/dentalentrepreneur/docs/dental_entrepreneur_-_fall_2025/32

05/08/2026

Hope has a Name: Aquoral is Back. 💧

For years, xerostomia (dry mouth) has quietly robbed patients of comfort, confidence, and quality of life. Now, a long-lost solution is making waves again—and reshaping how we approach care.

In the Fall Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine, Bennett Blakeman, CEO of K Pharmaceuticals shares how Aquoral’s powerful return is more than a relaunch—it’s a restoration of relief, a boost to patient experience, and a smart business move for modern practices.

💡 Discover how the PXP protocol, XPERT Certified Provider Program, and a new standard of lipid-based therapy are driving collaboration between dentistry and medicine—and creating new opportunities for differentiation.

👉 If your patients are still being told to “just drink more water,” it’s time to rethink xerostomia care.

Read the full story now: https://issuu.com/dentalentrepreneur/docs/dental_entrepreneur_-_fall_2025/28

05/05/2026

💡 What happens when clarity meets courage?

Crystal Eudy found out... by launching a nationwide dental billing company from her dining room table in the middle of a global shutdown!

In “From Dining Room Table to Nationwide: How I Built a Remote Dental Billing Company on Connection and Clarity” (Fall Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine), Crystal shares the raw, real journey of turning chaos into clarity, and how a deep commitment to connection, transparency, and leadership built something bigger than she ever imagined.

✨ Whether you’re building a business or leading a team, this story is your reminder that:

✅ Clear values lead to bold growth
✅ Empathy belongs at the center of leadership
✅ You don’t have to wait for someone to fix the system—you can be the one who does

📖 Read Crystal’s full journey in the Fall issue: https://issuu.com/dentalentrepreneur/docs/dental_entrepreneur_-_fall_2025/26

05/02/2026

In his powerful article “Lessons From the Professionally Ambitious: Common Themes Among the Industry’s Most Dedicated Leaders” from the Fall Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine, Thomas Passalacqua shares the most common challenges faced by driven leaders in dentistry... and the real strategies they use to push past doubt, overwhelm, and goal paralysis.

If you’ve ever struggled with...

• Navigating imposter syndrome
• Getting clear on your next step
• Feeling stuck in stress or busyness
..this is the perspective shift you didn’t know you needed.

🔗 Read the full article and discover how intentional reflection, focused strategy, and the right support system can lead to your next big breakthrough.

🦷 Head to www.DentalEntrepreneur or tap the link below to dive in!
https://issuu.com/dentalentrepreneur/docs/dental_entrepreneur_-_fall_2025/24

04/30/2026

What happens when you build a business the wrong way... and choose to rebuild it the right way?

In our Fall Edition of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine, CEO of Reach, Cory Pinegar, shares the unfiltered story of going from a $1 startup to a 350+ person team, and the painful lessons that reshaped everything.

This isn’t your typical “overnight success” story. It’s a masterclass in grit, leadership, and the power of starting over... with purpose. 💡

👉 If you’re a dental entrepreneur chasing sustainable growth (not just flashy metrics), this one's for you.

✨ Read the full article now at DentalEntrepreneur.com or tap the link below:
https://issuu.com/dentalentrepreneur/docs/dental_entrepreneur_-_fall_2025/22

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