Episode Description
In this episode, we sit down with Bilal Mehanna, CPA and founder of Mehanna Advisors, to break down financial strategies for dental practices. From controlling overhead costs to making strategic investments, Bilal shares expert insights that can help dentists maximize profits and avoid common financial mistakes. We also dive into tax strategies, managing cash flow, scaling a practice, and making smart hiring decisions. If you're a dentist looking to optimize your business and financial health, this is the episode you can't afford to miss!

Episode Highlights
✔ The 4 key financial benchmarks every dentist should track
✔ Why most dentists overspend on equipment and how to avoid it
✔ The #1 mistake dentists make when hiring staff
✔ How to control payroll costs while maximizing productivity ✔ Smart tax strategies to minimize liabilities
✔ The financial red flags that signal trouble in a practice
✔ When to consider adding an associate or expanding locations
✔ How to manage cash flow during slow months
✔ Should you sell your practice? What you must know first
✔ The reality of DSO valuations & EBITDA myths

Personal Passions
Bilal Mehanna's passion lies in helping dentists take control of their financial future. As the husband of a dentist, he understands the challenges of running a dental practice firsthand. His firm, Mehanna Advisors, specializes in financial management, tax planning, and business advisory services for dental professionals. His goal is to simplify the numbers so dentists can focus on what they do best—providing great patient care while maintaining a profitable business.

Podcast Vision At DIGRN, our mission is to provide dentists and dental professionals with the tools, strategies, and expert advice they need to build strong, profitable practices. By bringing on industry experts like Bilal Mehanna, we aim to educate, empower, and inspire dental business owners to make better financial and operational decisions. Every episode is designed to help dentists avoid costly mistakes, scale their businesses wisely, and secure long-term success.

Key Takeaways
- Track your finances using the four-box method: Revenue, Direct Expenses,
- Operational Expenses, and Take-Home Pay.
- Staff salaries should ideally be below 25% of collections—going above 30% can signal financial trouble.
- Associates can be a dentist’s best financial investment—for every $1 you pay them, they should generate $2.
- Avoid unnecessary big purchases like expensive equipment unless you have a clear ROI plan.
- Managing payroll and overhead is critical—many practices hire too many employees without clear productivity expectations.
- Use Section 179 tax deductions wisely—don't buy equipment just for the tax break.

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