In This Episode
In this episode of "The Art of Dental Finance and Management,” Art Wiederman, CPA, shares key findings from a recent national survey of over 3,500 dentists, highlighting compensation trends for associate dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and office managers. The data reveals a growing shift in workforce sentiment — with many dental professionals planning to seek new opportunities in 2025 and 2026.
Art analyzes the reasons behind this trend, including employee dissatisfaction with work schedules and office culture. He highlights the importance of fostering a positive, team-oriented environment where employees feel supported and encouraged to grow professionally.
Listeners will walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen team engagement — starting with how practice leaders can create a culture of collaboration, encourage continuous learning, and build trust across their teams. When team members feel supported and aligned with their leadership, productivity rises, and the patient experience improves.
This episode offers valuable insights and practical takeaways to help dental practice owners make informed decisions about team management and long-term business success.
Show Notes & Resources
About the Host
Art Wiederman, CPA, Director of Dental Practices | Eide Bailly
Art specializes in serving dental practices. He oversees a variety of services including accounting, tax compliance and planning, financial planning, retirement planning, and financial practice management consulting. Art’s expertise is not only in taxation issues for dentists, but also in his knowledge of dental practice metrics and benchmarks. Art has the ability to look at a dentist’s statements and identify profit holes in their practice.
