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Dental Practice
Financial Benchmarks
Access the complete 2026 Financial Survey with year-end 2025 data covering 184 general and 77 specialty practices.
2026 Financial Survey - Year End 2025 Data
Dental Practice
Financial Benchmarks
Comprehensive analysis of 184 general and 77 specialty practices
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Avg Profit Margin
34.2%
Before owner compensation
Avg Staff Cost
34.0%
% of gross revenue
Avg Revenue Growth
5.5%
Year-over-year, all GP sizes
Avg New Revenue
$131,164
Per practice annually
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Overhead Benchmarking
Average GP expense allocation (excluding partnerships)
Average Operating Profit by Practice Size
Profit margin % and dollar value - 2025 vs 2024
Operating Profit Before Associate or Owner Compensation.
The 90/10 Rule
Focus 90% of effort on increasing productivity and revenue, and 10% on cost control. By using KPIs from this survey, establish benchmarks for all significant cost categories, then "manage the exceptions."
Overhead Composition by Practice Size
Stacked component breakdown - 2025 year-end data
GP Overhead Detail: 2025 vs 2024
Operating Profit is Before Associate or Owner Compensation.
Operating Profit Margin % (2007-2025)
19-year trend by practice revenue benchmark group
2020 highlighted in red - COVID impact year. Operating Profit Before Associate or Owner Compensation.
Staffing Cost % (2007-2025)
Largest expense category - 19-year trend by benchmark group
2020 highlighted in red - COVID impact on staffing costs.
2025 vs 2024 Year-Over-Year Summary
Marketing Metrics by Practice Size
New Revenue Added by Practice Size
Estimated Net New Patients Per Month
Specialty Practice Profit Margins (2020-2025)
Six year trend across 77 specialty practices
Key Findings - 2025
Strategic Observations
GP Profit Margin: 2025 vs 2024
Specialty Profit Margin: 2025 vs 2024
Note: Operating profits are reported before associate or owner compensation. See Key Terms & Definitions and Basis of Preparation below for full methodology, exclusion criteria, and professional disclaimer.
How to use this planner: Enter your current year financials below to see your reality. Then set new patient goals and adjust expense targets to model your target year. Operating Profit is calculated automatically. All figures are before associate or owner compensation.
Current Year Reality
Enter your actual financial data as dollar amounts
Operating Profit (Calculated)
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Margin
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Your Overhead Allocation
Next Year Target
Set growth goals and adjust expense targets
Revenue Growth Calculator
Attrition assumption: 12 patients/month natural loss
Net new patients/month: +18
Revenue uses rolling average: new patients added each month generate partial-year revenue (avg 6.5 months in first year)
Est. New Revenue
+$0
Projected Revenue
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Expense Targets
How Expense Targets Are Calculated
Staff Costs & Facility — Fixed Dollar Inputs
Enter a target dollar amount. These fields auto-fill from your Current Year actuals and can be overridden. The percentage shown is calculated as: Target $ ÷ Projected Revenue.
Clinical & Direct Operating — Variable Dollar Inputs
Enter a target dollar amount, or leave blank to auto-calculate. When Current Year Revenue is entered, the field populates using: CY Expense ÷ CY Revenue × Projected Revenue. The percentage shown is the derived rate: Target $ ÷ Projected Revenue. Comparison bars always display percentages for benchmark comparison.
Benchmark Comparison Bars
Each row shows Your Practice vs. the benchmark average for your revenue tier. The difference is expressed in percentage points (pp) — the arithmetic difference between two percentages.
Operating Profit
Calculated as: Projected Revenue − Total Overhead (Staff + Clinical + Direct Operating + Facility). Reported before associate or owner compensation.
Total Overhead
65.8%
Target Operating Profit
34.2%
Target Overhead Allocation
Current Year vs Target Year Comparison
Enter your Calendar Year Revenue in the Current Year section above to activate the full comparison and goal planning tools.
Reference
Key Terms & Methodology
Key Terms & Definitions
Basis of Preparation
Professional Disclaimer
This analysis is prepared for informational and benchmarking purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, financial, or professional advice. Data represents survey averages and may not reflect the specific circumstances of any individual practice. Users should consult with a qualified professional before making financial or business decisions based on this data. © 2026 DG Accounting Professionals LLC. All Rights Reserved.
© 2026 DG Accounting Professionals LLC. All Rights Reserved.