A practical session on the math, the timing, and the patient communication behind going PPO-light — what the most successful practices did, what they'd do differently if they started today, and the six-month reality check on how it actually played out.
Complimentary to attend — replay sent to all registrants
Two dental industry leaders sharing what really works when practices reduce PPO reliance and build sustainable, patient-first revenue models.
Eric Dawe is the Vice President of Business Development at DentalHQ, where he helps dental practices build sustainable, patient-first revenue models. With a strong background in dental partnerships and practice growth, Eric works closely with independent practices and DSOs to reduce reliance on insurance and create more predictable, profitable systems through membership plans. He's supported hundreds of practices in implementing membership plans that drive long-term growth and stronger patient relationships — from increasing case acceptance to improving retention.
Founder and CEO of MDent Consulting with 20+ years of management experience in dental. Maritza began as a dental assistant, advanced into practice management, played a pivotal role in developing 15+ startup dental practices, and rose to regional manager. At MDent Consulting, she and her team guide emerging dentists through launching or acquiring their first practice — from location and financial planning to operational setup and staff training. She is also a Certified Body Language Trainer, Leadership Coach, and Adjunct Faculty at Temple University.
A focused, practical session on dropping PPOs the right way — math, timing, patient communication, and the six-month reality check.
How many cash patients replace one PPO patient — the actual numbers behind dropping a PPO and what mix you really need to break even.
The signals to look for in your data so you target the lowest-impact PPO first and minimize disruption.
Exactly what to tell patients, staff, and your team so the change lands well and people stay.
What replaces PPO-driven new patients — and what patient acquisition looks like when you're no longer relying on insurance directories.
What actually happens at month six — collections, retention, and what real practices learned the hard way.
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