The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield recently moved back above the 5% threshold, reaching 5.1% in September 2026. While that may sound like a macroeconomic issue that belongs on Wall Street, it has very real implications for the dental industry. For dentists , practice owners, DSOs, dental real estate investors, and private equity firms, the cost of capital matters. And when the risk-free rate rises, the ripple effects can reach nearly every major financial decision in dentistry. The Cost of Money Matters The 10-year Treasury is one of the most important benchmarks in the financial markets. It influences the rates investors demand for other investments and helps establish the baseline for borrowing costs across the economy. When the Treasury yield rises, lenders generally require higher returns on loans and investments that carry more risk. That means a dental practice loan, equipment loan, commercial real estate loan, or acquisition financing may become more expensive—even if the dent...
We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Avi Patel ( @doctoravi ) for having us on his podcast and giving us the opportunity to have such an enjoyable, engaging, and meaningful conversation! We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with people who are passionate about dentistry , innovation, leadership, and helping practices become better. Dr. Avi is doing some really exciting things in the clear aligner space, and it was a pleasure to spend time with him, share ideas, and learn from his perspective. His company, Clear Aligner Advisor , is doing big things when it comes to helping dental practices successfully implement and grow clear aligner programs. We have a tremendous amount of respect for the work they are doing to help dentists and teams navigate this important part of modern dentistry . Thank you, Dr. Avi, for having us on the podcast and for such a great conversation. We are grateful for the relationship, the opportunity to connect, and the work you are doing to move ...