According to the American Dental Association, nearly 84% of dentists report moderate to severe stress in their practice, with burnout becoming increasingly common. This isn't surprising given the unique challenges of balancing clinical excellence with business management. However, through extensive interviews with successful practice owners and analysis of industry data, we've identified three evidence-based strategies that can help ambitious dentists not just survive, but thrive.

Every successful dental practice stands on three pillars: marketing, operations, and finance. When these core functions work in harmony, practices thrive. When they don't, specific problems emerge that can be diagnosed and fixed. Based on data from over 500 dental practices, here's how to identify and solve the most common issues in each area.

While dentists excel at clinical diagnosis, they often struggle to diagnose their financial health. Based on analysis of over 1,000 dental practices and their owners' wealth trajectories, here are the three most costly mistakes that can impact your long-term net worth—and how to avoid them.