The new Orthodontic Comparison Report is here, with more extensive insights and metrics than ever before. The guys are reviewing the major takeaways, from payment term trends, a surge in marketing efforts and increasing staff wages. But where does your practice stand? Do your yearly goals need adjusting?

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Orthodontic Comparison Report

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Last week, the markets saw a huge dip due to the announcement of the most sweeping tariff hikes since 1930. With most indexes down and uncertainty ruling the stock market, where does that leave your investments? A guest joins the guys to discuss why the market reacted the way it did, recession signs to look out for and next steps for your portfolio.

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Monthly Investment Report

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In the second part of the practice profitability formula series, the guys dive into the second half of the equation: collections and overhead. From managing accounts receivable to making fee adjustments and reducing spending, the collections and overhead portion of the equation can make a significant impact on your practice's profitability.

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Practice Profitability Formula

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Focusing solely on one area of your business won't significantly increase practice profitability. Instead, making gradual improvements to all areas of the dental practice will make the biggest impact in boosting profitability. A guest joins this episode to break down the components of the profitability formula and the areas to prioritize to start seeing growth.

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Practice Profitability Formula

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This year already seems to be presenting a new theme for itself: tariffs. The economy is responding to this uncertainty with swinging stocks, even for the S&P 500, NVIDIA and small caps. In addition to discussing the effects that long- and short-term tariffs can have, the guys dive into the latest on women-led investing, recent crypto trends and long and short betting.

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Between corresponding keynote speakers, ever-evolving breakout sessions and insightful panel discussions, this year's Annual Meeting was one for the books. A special guest joins this episode to recap main discussion topics.

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34th CWA Annual Meeting

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Some may perceive AI as a tool that undermines the quality of human interaction. But what if AI can help streamline more effective relationships with patients? In their yearly tradition of live recording an episode at the CWA Annual Meeting, Hunter and Judson invite a guest to discuss the future of AI in dentistry to develop meaningful patient interactions.

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Curve Dental

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Tariffs are a hot topic in local and global politics right now. Though tariffs are inflationary, the guys discuss how the long-term outcome of encouraging American manufacturing may outweigh the side effects of the short-term transition period.

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New practice construction can be a costly asset to add to your financial plan. Is it the right move though? The guys cover a topic smorgasbord this week, from ground-up construction costs, capital market expectations, what the latest CPI report means and more.

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What's the DSO market look like? Is now the right time to sell, or is there something worth holding off for? Though there is no way to predict the future market, past performance can help explain the current trends. The guys are joined by two special guests to dive into timing a DSO or private equity sale and when is the right time to transition your practice.

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7 Pillars

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