Kyle Francis

Office Management
How dental practice owners can beat higher operating costs
Dental practices face rising costs from inflation, but partnering with a dental service organization offers certain advantages to reduce expenses, writes Kyle Francis.
September 18, 2025
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Practice Sales
5 things to know about inflation and dental practice value
Are you considering selling your practice, but you’re concerned about inflation or a recession? Kyle Francis offers some reassuring advice to navigate market conditions and complete a prosperous sale.
April 25, 2023
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Predicting 5 dental industry trends for 2021
Every year, industry experts dust off the crystal ball and offer their best educated guesses about what the year ahead will hold. Kyle Francis believes predictions may be riskier than usual this time because our society will soon exit a turbulent year that disrupted normal life and business in ways that are still coming to light. However, he explains why there are plenty of reasons for optimism in the dental sector.
December 3, 2020
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Dental Practice
How rent can affect your dental practice valuation
Do you know how much your dental practice is worth? That's a more complicated question than the market price of your home, writes Kyle Francis. Knowing exactly how rent factors into your dental practice's value is an often overlooked and misunderstood part of the equation.
September 2, 2020
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Dental Practice
3 things that matter when buying a dental practice
Kyle Francis believes that when coaching buyers on what to look for in a dental practice, most of the conversation boils down to three main questions: Does the practice make enough, are there enough patients, and how can the practice be grown? In this article, he shares some insight into these questions and their answers.
June 29, 2020
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New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death
New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.
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A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries that may be comparable to silver diamine fluoride without permanently staining teeth.
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Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
During National Dental Hygiene Month, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, advises hygienists to reflect on their purpose and turn their insights into transformative care for patients.
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Do’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Master the art of case presentation with these expert tips from Dr. Roger P. Levin that will boost patient acceptance.
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The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you
By Melissa Busch
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A basic electric toothbrush may effectively reduce plaque and gingivitis better than a manual toothbrush, reports a Journal of Dental Hygiene study.
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Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?
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Kevin Henry and Dr. Chris Smiley discuss AI's impact on dental publishing, from leveraging AI for content creation to ensuring accuracy.
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How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does your schedule run you, or do you run your schedule? Dr. Tom Giacobbi explains how to optimize your production schedule for maximum efficiency.
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Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.
October 9, 2025
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Fluoridation protects patients and practices
By Dr. Steven Spitz
Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.
October 9, 2025
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One dentist's advice on how to move past dental patients' fear of pain
By Kevin Henry
For Dr. Hiren Bhatt, understanding the root of a patient's fear is key, helping both the patient and the dentist succeed.
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