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Calculate dental practice overhead as a percentage of collections, review entered expense categories, and see the operating remainder.
Total overhead
66.8%
Total operating expenses
$935,000
Collections after entered expenses
$465,000
This tool does not classify expenses for tax or accounting purposes. Compare the categories with your practice's financial statements and advisor.
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Using the estimate
The dental overhead calculator divides the operating expenses entered by annual collections. It also shows total expenses and the amount of collections left after those expenses. The remainder is not automatically owner income or profit because debt payments, taxes, capital purchases, and owner compensation may be classified elsewhere.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Enter categories from a consistent profit-and-loss statement or management report. The calculator's categories are broad and do not replace the practice's chart of accounts.
Step 2
A practice with $935,000 in entered operating expenses and $1,400,000 in collections has calculated overhead of about 66.8%. The displayed remainder is $465,000 before omitted items.
Step 3
When reviewing another month, year, location, or industry reference, use the same expense definitions. Investigate category-level changes instead of relying on one total percentage.
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