Author: Trent Watrous

Trent is the leader of Aprio’s National Dental Practice, where he oversees a team of experienced dental accountants and business advisors who help dental practice owners make informed, sound business decisions. Leveraging his extensive experience as a tax advisor, auditor, forensic accountant and expert witness, Trent educates and coaches his clients to navigate the complex financial challenges that come with being a practice owner in today’s rapidly changing and competitive business environment.

Practice Finance

5 Common Business Mistakes in Dental Practices

Trent WatrousAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Running the clinical side of a dental practice involves mastering new techniques and implementing new tools and technology to deliver top-notch patient care. The downside is that while you are...

Practice Finance

Dental Practice Overhead: Quick Tips for Boosting Profits

Trent WatrousJune 13, 2024June 13, 2024

What is Dental Practice Overhead?  Dental practice overhead refers to the expenses a practice incurs to operate, besides the dentist's salary. This could be staff wages, rent, dental supplies, lab...

Practice Growth

Expand with Intention: Best Practices for Multi-Location Ownership

Trent WatrousFebruary 8, 2024February 9, 2024

For many dentists, practice ownership is a lifelong professional dream. If you are fortunate to own one or two locations that generate strong revenue and command a sizeable, loyal patient...

Business of Dentistry Practice Finance

3 Steps to Consider When Selling A Multilocation Practice

Trent WatrousMarch 15, 2023February 8, 2024

By Justin Schafer If you’re a dentist who owns a practice operating several different locations, then you may have wondered how the sale process will shake out once you’re ready...