Running a 2026 Dental Practice on a 2018 Budget? That’s a Battle You Can’t Win

Running a 2026 Dental Practice on a 2018 Budget? That’s a Battle You Can’t Winby: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 11/03/2026

Many dental practices are still operating on insurance fees set years ago, and the financial pressure is finally catching up.

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Running a 2026 Dental Practice on a 2018 Budget? That’s a Battle You Can’t Win

When Insurance Companies Try to Price Things They Don’t Even Pay For

When Insurance Companies Try to Price Things They Don’t Even Pay Forby: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 11/03/2026

Why some dental insurance plans try to control fees for procedures they never pay for, and what practices can do about it.

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When Insurance Companies Try to Price Things They Don’t Even Pay For

The 2026 Fiscal Squeeze: Why You Can’t Drill Your Way Out of a Bad PPO Contract

The 2026 Fiscal Squeeze: Why You Can’t Drill Your Way Out of a Bad PPO Contractby: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 03/03/2026

If your margins feel tight heading into 2026, the real issue might not be production, it might be your PPO contracts.

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The 2026 Fiscal Squeeze: Why You Can’t Drill Your Way Out of a Bad PPO Contract

7 Mistakes You're Making with Dental PPO Fee Negotiation (and How to Fix Them)

7 Mistakes You're Making with Dental PPO Fee Negotiation (and How to Fix Them)by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 27/02/2026

Most dentists lose 10 to 35 percent in PPO revenue simply because they negotiate the wrong way, or not at all.

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7 Mistakes You're Making with Dental PPO Fee Negotiation (and How to Fix Them)

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