Dentistry is changing faster than ever in 2026. Are you prepared for what comes next? In this special episode of Dental Business RX, Jeff Blumberg breaks down the biggest trends impacting the industry today and how they compare to back then.

State of the Industry 2026: https://www.mgeonline.com/state-of-the-industry-2026-download-form-page/

Independent Practice Roadmap: https://www.mgeonline.com/independent-practice-roadmap/

One of the biggest decisions a dentist can make is whether to purchase an existing office or build one from the ground up. In this weeks episode, Jeff breaks down the pros, cons, risks, and opportunities of each path so you can make the right choice for your situation.

Practice Purchase Evaluation Form: https://www.mgeonline.com/practice-purchase-evaluation-form-download-form-page/

The MGE New Patient Workshop - https://www.newpatients.net

The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc

New patients are critical to growth, yet few practices have a dedicated person responsible for generating and converting them. Jeff explains what a New Patient Coordinator does and how this role can dramatically impact practice growth.

Most dental offices are running on unwritten rules, random habits, and inconsistent systems. In this episode, Jeff explains why clear office policy is the foundation for training, accountability, and long-term growth.

Most staffing problems start long before the interview process begins. In this episode, Jeff and Chris break down the biggest hiring mistakes dental practices make and how to consistently attract stronger candidates.

Group Interviews - https://www.mgeonline.com/group-interviews-download/

Hiring Ads - https://mgeonline.com/sample-hiring-ads-2/

Compensation, buy-ins, non-competes, and partnership expectations can quickly turn into major conflicts if they are not clearly defined. Jeff walks through the essential points every associate agreement should cover.

Associate Dentist Agreement - https://www.mgeonline.com/episode-224-downloads-form-page/

It's important to keep your patients healthy – it just isn't always easy to work out the details successfully. In this week's episode, Jeff revisits how to properly present and arrange treatments.

The MGE New Patient Workshop - https://www.newpatients.net

Having a treatment coordinator is one thing.. getting them to consistently produce is another. In this episode, Jeff and Sabri break down what separates average coordinators from true revenue driving performers.

Podcast Ep. 5 - https://www.dentalbusinessrx.com/episodes/ep2-23gnx-6ampj-y7wec

Podcast Ep. 117 - https://www.dentalbusinessrx.com/episodes/ep117

Podcast Ep. 165 - https://www.dentalbusinessrx.com/episodes/ep165

The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc

The MGE Power Program - https://www.mgeonline.com/power-program

Treatment Coordinator Training Course - https://app.ddssuccess.com/p/treatment-coordinator-training-course

Every problem in your practice has a specific cause; You just need to know where to look. In this episode, Jeff shows how to identify the exact breakdown in your systems and fix it using the cycle of production.

DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - https://ddssuccess.com/

Mystery Call - https://www.mgeonline.com/your-mystery-call

Phone Skills Course - https://ddssuccess.com/p/phone-skills-2-0

Phone Scripts - https://www.mgeonline.com/the-mge-new-patient-phone-scripts-ebook

New Patient Call Log - https://www.mgeonline.com/np-call-log/

The MGE New Patient Workshop - https://www.newpatients.net

Buying a practice is an exciting move for your career. However, many dentists rush into ownership without fully understanding what they're getting into. In this episode, Jeff reveals the biggest pitfalls and how to protect yourself before you sign anything.

The First Week handout - https://www.mgeonline.com/the-first-week-download-form-page/

Practice Acquisition Checklist - https://www.mgeonline.com/practice-acquisition-checklist-3/

Free Consultation - https://www.mgeonline.com/free-practice-analysis