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The Dental Boardroom

A place for dentists to find expert insight and information around everything from navigating residency and associate opportunities to being a successful dental practice owner.

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01:00:56

146: Who Owns Dentistry

The Dental Boardroom ·

2026/03/24

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, Wes Read continues his analysis of the ADA Health Policy Institute 2024 study, focusing on one of the biggest shifts in modern dentistry who actually owns the industry today.This episode dives deep into the rise of Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and compares them with traditional private practice models. Wes breaks down real data on ownership trends, career stages, and practice sizes, and shares practical insights from years of advising

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52:36

145: Is Dentistry Struggling?

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2026/03/19

In this episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO, breaks down fresh data from the ADA Health Policy Institute (2024–2025) to uncover what’s really happening inside the dental industry. While many dentists are earning less despite working more, rising overhead, stagnant PPO reimbursements, and economic pressure are creating real challenges.But here’s the truth: not every practice is struggling.Some dentists are not only surviving but thriving

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52:16

144: Inside Spear: Strategy, AI, and the Future of...

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2026/03/16

In this episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read talks with Matt Coggin about how dental education is evolving in today’s fast-changing healthcare landscape. They explore how dentists can stay competitive through continuous learning, team training, and effective communication, while navigating challenges like staff turnover, AI integration, and the rise of DSOs. The episode highlights practical strategies for improving clinical skills, patient care, and overall practice performance.Key

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48:11

143: Six Mistakes that Can Lead to Operational Misery

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2026/02/10

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, Wes Reed dives into some of the most common and costly business and practice management mistakes dentists make. Drawing from years of experience working with hundreds of dental practices, Wes explains how strong clinical skills alone aren’t enough to build a sustainable, profitable, and stress-free practice.He breaks these mistakes into six core areas, covering everything from management systems and PPO economics to lease agreements, partnerships,

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01:08:00

142: The Executive Session - Scaling Without Utter...

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2026/02/06

In this episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read is joined by Megan Shelton (Shelton Solutions) and Michael Anderson (co-founder of Wondrous) for an in-depth executive session focused on one of the most challenging stages of practice ownership: scaling without creating chaos.The conversation explores the concept of “No Man’s Land” the phase where a dental practice is too big to operate informally, yet not structured enough to run like a true organization. The panel breaks down what

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141: 2025 Q4 - State of Dental Industry (ADA Report)

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2026/01/29

In this episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, we take a deep dive into the Q4 2025 State of the U.S. Dental Economy Report from the ADA’s Health Policy Institute to understand where dentistry stands heading into 2026.Using AI-powered analysis, we explore how dental practices are navigating rising costs, staffing shortages, flat insurance reimbursements, and shifting patient behavior. While many dentists are feeling financial pressure, the data reveal a profession that remains resilient,

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45:04

140: Financial Mistakes - Retirement and Investments

The Dental Boardroom ·

2026/01/27

In this episode, Wes Reed continues his series on common financial mistakes dentists make, focusing on retirement planning and investing. He explains how poor decisions around 401 (k) plans, defined benefit plans, debt management, and private investments can significantly impact long-term financial success.Wes breaks down how the U.S. tax system works, why retirement accounts are powerful tax-saving tools, and how dentists can use smart financial strategies to accelerate their path toward financial

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56:35

139: Financial Mistakes - Tax Planning Gaps Part 2

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2026/01/22

In this episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read continues his series on common financial mistakes dentists make, with a deep dive into tax planning gaps that often lead to paying unnecessary taxes.Wes explains how many dentists rely on reactive tax filing instead of proactive tax planning, causing them to miss powerful deductions and make poor timing decisions. He breaks down practical, real-world strategies such as the Pass-Through Entity (PTE) tax election; overlooked deductions

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54:49

138: The Executive Session: What it takes to be a...

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2026/01/20

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Reed introduces a brand-new subseries called The Executive Session. This interdisciplinary series brings together experts in finance, marketing, and practice management to discuss the real business challenges dental practice owners face today.Joined by co-hosts Megan Shelton (https://www.instagram.com/doctormeganshelton/ (Practice Management & Operations) and Michael from Wondrous Agency (instagram.com/wonderistagency/) (Dental

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48:20

137: Financial Mistakes - Tax Planning Gaps

The Dental Boardroom ·

2026/01/16

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO continues his series on common financial mistakes dentists make, this time focusing on tax planning gaps. Wes explains why many dental practice owners unknowingly overpay taxes and how poor tax planning often results from weak cash flow management, rather than bad intentions.This episode breaks down complex tax concepts into practical insights, helping dentists understand how smarter planning

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55:55

136: 2025 Q4 Financial Market Update

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2025/12/10

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO, is joined by Brandon Hobson and Paul for their quarterly deep dive into the stock market, global economy, and what dentists and practice owners should prepare for as 2026 approaches.The episode covers:The Federal Reserve’s rate movements and expected leadership changeWhether the current AI wave is a bubble or a true productivity revolutionThe future relevance of the traditional 60/40 investment

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01:15:45

135: Finding the Right Dental Practice with Chris...

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2025/11/21

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO, and Chris Marshall break down some of the most important warning signs dentists should watch out for when evaluating a dental practice for purchase. Drawing from real client cases and common deal-flow patterns, they discuss the financial, operational, and clinical red flags that often hide beneath the surface of seemingly attractive listings.Listeners will learn how to interpret declining

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52:39

134: The State of Dentistry with Howard Farran,...

The Dental Boardroom ·

2025/11/13

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO, and Dr. Howard Farran, Founder of Dentaltown, delve into the evolving landscape of dental ownership from the rise of private equity in dentistry to the challenges and opportunities facing today’s practitioners.They explore how cheap financing and investor enthusiasm fueled massive consolidation in the dental space over the past decade, and why the focus is now shifting from quantity to quality

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01:03:31

133: The State of Dentistry with Howard Farran,...

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2025/11/11

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO, sits down with Howard Farran, founder of Dentaltown and one of the most influential thought leaders in the dental industry. Together, they explore the evolution of dentistry from emerging AI technology to the rise of DSOs, the challenges new grads face, and the skills needed to thrive in today’s rapidly shifting landscape. This episode delivers raw insights, bold perspectives, and practical

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42:34

132: Financial & Operational Mistakes Dentists Make -...

The Dental Boardroom ·

2025/11/06

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO, kicks off a new multi-episode series focused on the most common financial mistakes dentists make in both their personal and practice finances. After returning from an October break, Wes zeroes in on cash flow discipline, spending habits, tax inefficiencies, depreciation strategy, excess distributions, and the development of automated systems for long-term wealth.Wes explains how many dentists

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131: 2025 Q3: State of Dental Industry (ADA Report)

The Dental Boardroom ·

2025/10/23

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO, and an AI co-host unpack the ADA Health Policy Institute’s Q3 2025 “State of the Dental Economy” report. The data paints a complex picture of a dental sector stuck in an uneasy holding pattern where rising costs, flat reimbursements, and persistent staffing shortages are squeezing practices nationwide.Despite modest growth in consumer dental spending, many practices report being less busy than

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48:19

130: Financial Market Updates - October 2025

The Dental Boardroom ·

2025/10/07

In this episode of The Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at PracticeCFO, talks with Brandon Hobson (Chief Investment Officer) and Paul Lipcius (investment committee member) about what’s happening in the markets and why it matters for dentists.They break down the recent Federal Reserve rate cut, explain how bond yields signal what might happen next in the economy, and discuss what the steepening yield curve could mean for growth and inflation. The team also looks at

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15:36

129: Kids on Payroll – A Tax & College Funding...

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2025/10/02

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO, continues the discussion on putting your kids on payroll as a smart tax and wealth-building strategy. This time, he dives deeper into how to maximize the benefits by pairing payroll with 529 education savings accounts and Roth IRAs.Key Takeaways:Shifting income for tax savings:Move income from a higher parent tax bracket to your child’s 0% bracket (standard deduction in 2025 is $15,750).Saves

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47:58

128: Kids on Payroll – A Tax & College Funding...

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2025/09/30

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO, dives into one of the most powerful yet often overlooked tax and wealth-building strategies for dentists: putting your kids on payroll and using that earned income to fund retirement and education accounts.Wes explains how hiring your children in your dental practice (for real, legitimate work) creates not only a tax deduction for the practice but also a springboard for long-term wealth

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55:45

127 - Story Time! – War Stories and Spectacular Deals

The Dental Boardroom ·

2025/09/25

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO, welcomes attorney Justin Morgan, JD, MBA, founder of Morgan Advisory Group, to share real-life “war stories” from dental practice transitions. Together, they unpack legal and financial pitfalls dentists should avoid—and opportunities that can change the trajectory of a career.From hidden Botox expenses in med spas to phantom patient credits wiped off the books, and even a “Bitcoin blowout”

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