Most owners can tell you their daily gross. Very few can tell you their real profit after associates, lab bills, ads and rent. Put in your numbers and find out in 60 seconds.
A full diary does not mean a profitable practice. These are the numbers I check every single month.
The difference between paying 40% and 50% can be thousands of pounds a month. Most owners never see it side by side.
How much you need to gross every day before you make a single penny. If you do not know it, you cannot price, plan or grow.
Every surgery has a daily cost to open the doors. An empty chair is not neutral, it is money going out.
Change any figure and everything updates instantly. Nothing you type is saved unless you ask for your full report.
| Associate rate | Monthly profit | Margin | Break-even / day |
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Every 5% you pay an associate moves your profit by £0 a month at your current revenue.
This is a guide, not financial advice. It assumes associates are paid on gross after lab fees, with lab fees shared in the same ratio as pay. Tax and drawings are not included. Check the real figures with your accountant.
"I am not a dentist. I have still built three squat practices. The difference was knowing my numbers."
I built three squat practices without a clinical background, and every decision came down to the numbers on this page. Dream Squat exists to give you that same clarity before you sign a lease, hire an associate or spend a pound on ads.
Associates are paid their percentage on gross after lab fees. Lab fees are then shared in the same ratio, so at 40% the associate covers 40% of the lab bill and the practice covers 60%. This is the most common setup in the UK, but check your own contracts.
No. The profit shown is before corporation tax, director's salary and dividends. Take the figure to your accountant to see what is left after tax.
If you pay yourself a salary through the practice, add it under "Other" so you can see what is left after you are paid.
No. It is a planning tool to help you understand your numbers. Always check your real figures with your accountant before making decisions.
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