You’re collecting millions, producing like crazy, and still giving away a massive chunk to taxes every single year. That usually isn’t just a tax problem — it’s a planning problem.

In this episode, CPA Seth Peabody walks through the strategies that have helped his clients save serious money (at least $50K), why many dentists never hear about them, and what proactive tax planning actually looks like.

Topics discussed:

• Tax filing vs. tax planning (and why the difference is important)
• Signs you've outgrown your CPA
• Tax strategies most CPAs never bring up
• What’s changed in 2026: bonus depreciation and the SALT cap
• How to be proactive and avoid surprise tax bills

Connect with Seth Peabody:

https://www.itxre.com/

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

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The fastest way to lose a patient’s trust isn’t a clinical mistake, it’s a rushed vibe. We’ve all had a “nearly perfect” experience where the ending spoiled it, and that same psychology shows up every day in dentistry. Patients don’t have a spreadsheet in their head measuring cost per minute. They’re measuring whether they felt heard, safe, and cared for, and they’ll decide your value based on that feeling.

We walk through how to move fast clinically without making your dentistry feel cheap. Efficiency is a gift when it’s intentional, built through systems, repetition, team calibration, technology, and smart block scheduling. But speed paired with frantic energy can trigger doubt: Did they really take their time? Did they miss something? The fix is simple and powerful: slow down at the beginning, stay focused and efficient in the middle, then slow down again at the end and let the patient decide when the visit is over.

You’ll get a practical chairside framework for premium patient experience, including what to say before you lean them back, how to avoid distracting side conversations during treatment, and a clear closing flow that boosts case acceptance, referrals, reviews, and patient loyalty. We also flag the areas where looking fast will always hurt you, especially exams and cleanings, because patients need to feel thoroughness there.

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If your days feel packed but the numbers still disappoint, the problem might not be your schedule at all. We dig into the real culprit behind low dollars per hour in a dental practice: clinical inefficiency that leaks minutes through slow procedures, inconsistent operatory setups, and avoidable delays that quietly snowball into a train-wreck afternoon.

I’m joined by Dr Aaron Nicholas to get practical about what actually moves the needle. We talk about why “fast” and “high quality” are not opposites, and how efficiency becomes a learnable skill when you measure it. You’ll hear simple training ideas like timing burr-on to burr-off for crown preps, using repetition to compress learning, and building the confidence to complete the right dentistry in fewer visits without burning out you or your patients. If you care about dental practice management, production per hour, and smoother clinical workflows, this conversation is built for you.

We also get tactical with team systems that immediately reduce chair time waste: standardised room setups with photos, checklists, and life-size templates; procedure carts for complex disciplines; and a clear anesthesia protocol that prevents “wait and hope” from stealing half an appointment. On the hygiene side, we cover how to get in, connect with the patient, diagnose with intraoral camera photos, and get back to your schedule without feeling rushed, plus why filming yourself can reveal inefficiencies you’ve never noticed.

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