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 In Indiana , few people have done more to grow the game of tennis than Barbara Wynne. What began as a simple passion for teaching children the sport evolved into one of the most influential community tennis movements in the Midwest. Today, the Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center stands not only as a premier tennis facility, but as a symbol of what one person’s vision, persistence, and care for young people can accomplish. Barbara Wynne’s impact on tennis in Indiana stretches back decades. In 1969, she began offering public tennis lessons to children at Riverside Park in Indianapolis. What started with roughly 100 children eventually expanded into one of the city’s largest youth tennis initiatives. By the 1980s, thousands of Indianapolis youth were participating in programs connected to her work. Her philosophy was never just about tennis. Inspired by Arthur Ashe’s belief that sports could shape character and opportunity, Wynne focused on teaching discipline, sportsmanship, confidenc...

 The private credit market is beginning to show real signs of stress — and the implications for the dental profession could be significant. According to Fitch Ratings, U.S. private credit default rates climbed to a record 9.2% in 2025, with the majority of defaults occurring among companies generating $25 million or less in EBITDA.  J.P. Morgan recently modeled that with a 10% default rate and only 20–30% recovery values, total returns for leveraged private credit portfolios can turn negative. Historically, severe stress scenarios look something like this: Scenario Approximate Impact 2–3% defaults     Normal/private credit performs well 5–6% defaults     Stress begins, weaker funds struggle 8–10% defaults     Significant NAV pressure and restructurings 12–15% defaults     Potential wipeout risk for heavily leveraged or poorly underwritten funds Some analysts and UBS stress scenarios have warned that a true recession or AI-driven earnin...

One of the most overlooked risks in a dental practice acquisition is deferred maintenance. It’s easy to focus on production, collections, EBITDA, and patient flow during diligence. But if the physical dental office , equipment, technology, and infrastructure have been underinvested in for years, those hidden costs can dramatically affect performance after closing. Deferred maintenance shows up in many ways: • Aging compressors and vacuum systems • Outdated electrical and plumbing infrastructure • Worn chairs and delivery units • Failing HVAC systems • Poor IT and network systems • Roof, flooring, cabinetry, and plumbing issues • Neglected sterilization and operatory workflows On paper, a practice may appear profitable. But if the buyer has to immediately spend hundreds of thousands of dollars post-close just to stabilize operations, that “great deal” can quickly become a major drag on cash flow and growth. Even more importantly, deferred maintenance impacts the patient and dental team...

 A buck-boost transformer is a small electrical transformer used to slightly increase (“boost”) or decrease (“buck”) incoming voltage to match what equipment actually needs. For example: If your building is supplying 208 volts but your equipment performs best at 230–240 volts , a buck-booster can raise the voltage. If voltage is too high, it can reduce it slightly to protect equipment. In dental offices , these are increasingly being recommended for: vacuum systems, air compressors, sterilization equipment, imaging equipment, and other high-load mechanical systems. Why Dental Equipment Suppliers Are Recommending Them More Often 1. Modern Dental Equipment Is More Sensitive Older compressors and vacuums were often more forgiving mechanically. Newer systems: use variable frequency drives (VFDs), electronic control boards, digital monitoring, soft-start motors, and energy-efficient motors that require tighter voltage tolerances. Even being 5–10%...

Elwood Haynes was one of Indiana’s great industrial pioneers and one of the earliest automobile innovators in the United States. Born in Portland, Indiana in 1857, Haynes became a trained engineer, inventor, and businessman who helped transform Kokomo into a manufacturing and innovation hub. He is best known for helping create one of America’s first commercially produced automobiles — the Haynes-Apperson car — years before the automobile industry became mainstream. Beyond automobiles, Haynes also helped develop stainless steel alloys, advanced metallurgy, and industrial manufacturing processes that influenced multiple industries. He combined technical skill with relentless experimentation and a long-term vision for American manufacturing. What makes Haynes especially relevant today is not simply what he built — but how he built it. Principles LADD Dental Group Can Apply from Elwood Haynes 1. Innovation Requires Courage Before Consensus Haynes pursued automobiles when most peo...

Ten years ago, many dental office build-outs could be completed in the $100–$150 per square foot range. Today, depending on complexity, technology integration, and finishes, many projects are landing closer to $250–$400+ per square foot. Specialized operatories, advanced imaging, sterilization requirements, HVAC, plumbing, electrical upgrades, and custom cabinetry have dramatically increased the cost of building modern dental practices . And yet, behind every successful dental office project is a team of hardworking local contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, framers, painters, flooring installers, and suppliers who make these spaces come to life. At LADD Dental Group , we have seen firsthand how much dedication and craftsmanship goes into building and renovating healthcare spaces. These are not simple office projects — dental build-outs require precision, problem solving, coordination, and an incredible amount of technical expertise. Every operatory, every mechan...