Across the dental profession, practice owners and clinicians are feeling it: doing more dentistry , seeing more patients, and yet margins continue to tighten. While there are several contributing factors, one stands above the rest as the single biggest driver of margin compression in dentistry today. Labor. Labor Costs Are Rising Faster Than Revenue Staff wages, benefits, and recruitment costs have increased dramatically over the past several years. Hygienists, assistants, and front-office team members are in high demand, and the supply has not kept pace. Many practices have experienced: 20–40% increases in hygiene wages Higher overtime costs due to staffing shortages Signing bonuses, temp staffing, and recruiting fees Increased benefit costs to remain competitive At the same time, reimbursement rates—especially from PPOs—have remained largely flat. When your largest expense grows rapidly but your revenue per procedure doesn’t, margins get squeezed. Hygiene E...
As the year comes to a close, all of us at LADD Dental Group want to take a moment to say thank you . We are incredibly grateful for another year of serving Indiana families and being trusted with something so personal and important—your smiles. Grateful for Our Patients and Communities From first dental visits and routine checkups to life‑changing restorative care and confident new smiles, it has been an honor to care for patients across our Indiana communities. Your loyalty, referrals, and kind words mean more to us than we can ever fully express. Every appointment is a reminder that dentistry is about people first—families, relationships, and long‑term health. We are thankful that you choose LADD Dental Group as your dental home . Appreciation for Our Incredible Team We are equally grateful for our outstanding doctors, hygienists, assistants, and support team members. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence are what make our practices special. Day in and d...