Surcharging Patients’ Credit Cards: Good Idea or Bad?

By President of Best Card Phil Nieto The Cost of Attracting and Retaining Patients Before deciding to surcharge, it’s essential to understand the cost of attracting new patients and the value they bring to your practice. On average, dental offices…

The July/August 2026 Issue of Today’s FDA is Available to Read Online NOW!

The 2026 July/August “Human Resources” issue of Today’s FDA is available online for Florida Dental Association (FDA) members NOW! Check it out for a great article about "How a Handbook Can Save You From an HR Headache" as well as a "How…

Being “Bankable”: How to Prepare Yourself Financially to Purchase or Start a Dental Practice.

By Bank of America Practice Solutions VP, Regional Business Development Officer Elizabeth Martinez As one of the largest lenders to private dental practices, we routinely encounter borrowers at various stages of their financial lives. They may have just graduated and…

When Dentistry Stops Feeling Worth It: The Hidden Chaos Behind Your Daily Stress

By Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach + Director of Operations, IgniteDDS Do you ever leave the office exhausted after a full day of dentistry, only to wonder why the practice still feels financially stressful? Many dentists work incredibly hard yet…