The 2026 dentaleconomy is defined by a tightening fiscal squeeze. While many practicesmaintain net collection rates of 90% or higher, these results are increasinglypropped up by unsustainable levels of manual intervention. With dentalassistant wages surging by 40% and PPO reimbursement rates for core proceduresgrowing at a mere 1.8%, the traditional "hiring-based" approach toRevenue Cycle Management (RCM) has reached its breaking point.

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