What can a free dental collections analysis do for your dental practice?

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Most dental offices have no idea how much they’re actually collecting from their hard-earned production—and this lack of clarity could be costing them thousands in profit every single month. If you’re not 100% sure of your current collection percentage, now’s the time to find out.

It’s common for dentists to struggle financially or to dislike the business side of owning a dental practice. Michael Kesner, DDS, wrote for Dental Economics about this very issue:

“I find that most dentists see themselves as clinicians who consider building a business to be the unfortunate part of the job. They love providing dentistry for their patients, but they don't see themselves as dentists who leverage clinical skills with business skills to achieve success. When someone teaches you how to run the business part of your practice in a way that dramatically increases your income, business becomes fun and exciting.”

We get it—you want to focus on the clinical skills you went to school for. But if you want to find the financial success that allows you to help patients and employ your staff, you do need to understand the financial health of your business. So let’s see if we can uncover a revenue boost that will make business “fun and exciting” for you, like Dr. Kesner suggested.

At DCS, we help dental practices get answers and take control of their cash flow with a free Collections Analysis—a no-obligation, 30-minute consultation that can reveal what’s working, what’s broken, and how to fix it.

Whether your practice is thriving or facing billing challenges, this analysis is for you.

But let’s take a step back and discuss why not knowing the state of your financials can harm your dental business, and why our Collections Analysis is even necessary.

Key takeaways on using DCS Free Dental Collections Analysis:

If you aren’t aware of your collections percentage—both patient and insurance, then you could be leaving a lot of money on the table
Your collections percentage reveals the next steps to improve your profits
There are tools and solutions to help you optimize your collections process—you don’t have to fix it on your own

Is revenue quietly slipping through the cracks at your dental practice?

Let’s start with a hard truth: many dental practices unknowingly leave large amounts of their revenue uncollected from both insurance and patients. It might not be apparent because you have apparent cash flow, and the amount you’re not collecting isn’t staring you in the face every day. But uncollected income erodes your business over time, leading to painful consequences, like struggling to make payroll.

Dentistry Today points out that “Collections are critical because they create real profit. Every 1% you fail to collect represents a loss of $1,000 for every $100,000 of production.”

If you’re producing $1M a year, that’s $10,000 lost for every 1% below 100% collections—potentially $50,000 to $150,000 in lost income annually, based on typical dental practice collections.

Can you imagine what you could do with tens of thousands more dollars? You could upgrade your clinical equipment, renovate your dental practice, or even give your employees a well-deserved bonus or raise.

Not sure how your team is collecting? You’re not alone. Here’s the thing: most practice owners don’t know their real collection percentage. It’s not always easy to calculate, and many practices operate on assumptions or outdated numbers. That’s why DCS is here to shed some light on it.

As we often say: you can’t fix what you don’t measure. And in today’s competitive dental landscape and economic uncertainty, having a handle on your collection metrics isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Here’s why our dental collections analysis is actually worth your time

We’re not here to judge. We understand how low collections happen, and we know it’s not just you—we see it all the time.

Uncollected revenue doesn’t disappear overnight; it leaks away quietly and gradually through inconsistent processes, aging accounts receivable (A/R), billing team turnover, or denied claims that go unappealed and unresolved.

Without clear oversight, this silent drain can escalate into a major financial issue. We created this free Collections Analysis to highlight where your practice is doing well with collections and where improvements would increase your profits

The DCS Free Collections Analysis is designed to be fast, informative, and actionable. You’ll get a full snapshot of your current collections health and a list of next steps—no fluff, just the facts and clear direction.

Here’s what’s included in our free Collections Analysis:

Your Current Collection Percentage. We calculate how much of your production you’re actually collecting—not just the amount that’s posted or estimated. This serves as your baseline, and most practices are surprised by what they learn.
Aging Report Risk Assessment. We’ll break down your AR by age and show you how much money is at risk of becoming unrecoverable due to timely filing. (Pro Tip: Balances over 90 days old are far less likely to be collected.)
Actionable Recommendations. We don’t just point out problems; we hand you a clear, personalized plan for improving collections, tightening your processes, and recovering forgotten revenue.

Get our free collections analysis here.

With our expert feedback on the financial health of your dental business, you’ll move forward with confidence that you’re fully informed about your practice’s performance and what it needs to be more profitable.

Who needs our free collections analysis—it’s not just struggling practices

Think a Collections Analysis is only for practices in financial trouble? Then let’s look at how it’s also helpful for practices with only mild concerns or no worries at all.

If you find yourself in any of these situations, our free Collections Analysis would be especially valuable:

You’re concerned about cash flow. Even if your production is high, payments that are slow or irregular can create financial pressure.
You’ve changed billing staff or processes. Transitions are high-risk intervals for collections gaps. Absences and training time disrupt daily processes and leave paperwork unfinished or untouched.
You’re preparing for growth, expansion, or a sale. Clean numbers and strong collections matter when scaling or transitioning. They present your business at its best and provide a strong foundation for your next steps.
You want peace of mind. Having an accurate and up-to-date view of your collections performance—and receiving expert input—empowers you to lead your business with confidence.

Every practice owner should know the current state of collections for their dental business, and yours is no exception.

Worried you might be leaving money on the table? This free report will tell you

To recap, here’s what you’ll gain when you book your Free Collections Analysis with DCS:

A detailed look at your true collection percentage, so you’ll know where to focus your team’s attention or whether to get third-party support
An AR risk assessment that reveals how much is slipping through the cracks—and how much time is left to recover it
Practical, expert-backed recommendations to improve collections to boost and stabilize your cash flow
A free and private half-hour with a revenue expert to learn about your business and get questions answered—no pressure, no sales pitch

At DCS, we specialize in helping dental practices take control of their revenue cycle—from insurance billing to patient collections. If our analysis uncovers deeper issues than your team is prepared to handle, we’re here to help with solutions that scale as your practice grows.

Our free Collections Analysis isn’t just numbers on a page; it’s your opportunity to stop the leaks, reduce stress, and create reliable financial health for your practice.

Let’s turn lost revenue into real profit: Book your free Collections Analysis with DCS

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