Serving dental professionals for 35 years, Art Wiederman, CPA, is director of dental practices for Eide Bailly, one of the nation’s leading CPA firms. With special expertise in dental practice metrics and benchmarks, he oversees a variety of services, including accounting, tax and financial planning, retirement planning, and financial practice management. In addition to his podcast, Wiederman lectures nationally on dental accounting and financial management. He can be reached at awiederman@eidebailly.com.
When dentists look to improve their practices, the focus is often on attracting new patients, increasing revenue, or streamlining departments. Rarely do they consider one of the most critical yet overlooked roles in the office: the dental…
If you're currently in dental school or just starting your career in dentistry, understanding your financial options is crucial — especially when it comes to student loans. With so many borrowing choices available, from federal loans to…
The future of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry promises enhanced diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, streamlined practice management, and increased case acceptance, all while maintaining the human element of dental care.…
One key trait that separates great dentists from good dentists is communication. In this episode of "The Art of Dental Finance and Management,” Art is joined by Jonathan Bonanno, an Industrial Organizational Psychologist who helps dentists…
Navigating the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be intimidating for individuals and businesses alike. In these situations, it helps to have a former IRS professional on your side.
On this episode of "The Art of Dental Finance and…
Dentists in private practice are bombarded with not only their local dental supply representative visiting on a regular basis, but dozens dental supply vendors standing in line at the practice entrance. These vendors most often want to sell…
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In this episode, Art Wiederman interviews Chip Fichtner, Co-Founder & Principal at Large Practice Sales, the leading brokerage firm representing dentists in DSO transactions. Chip breaks…
In early April 2025, for the first time in the history of the New York Stock Exchange, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,500 points in two consecutive days. This sudden shift has left many investors feeling uncertain…
One of the biggest challenges facing dentists today involves contracting with PPO plans through insurance companies. On "The Art of Dental Finance and Management,” Art discusses this challenge with Ben Tuinei, President of Veritas Dental…
In this episode of "The Art of Dental Finance and Management,” Art is joined by Dr. Max Martinez, President of the California Dental Association (CDA), to discuss the importance of organized dentistry. Dr. Martinez outlines his own…