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As the dental industry continues to learn the vernacular of dental service organizations, one financial term has taken center stage: EBITDA. While EBITDA is often touted as a key indicator of practice value or practice performance, it is frequently misunderstood and misapplied. In this article, Blue & Co. experts break down what EBITDA really means, why normalized compensation matters, and how these figures can influence practice ownership, valuations, and the way you evaluate your Practice. Before you rely on EBITDA alone, discover its uses, limitations, and why it should be just one tool in your financial toolkit.![]()
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