<p>In this episode, Kirk Teachout and Zach Shelley break down the nine essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) every dental practice should track to stay healthy and grow. From new patient acquisition and retention to treatment acceptance, collections, and payroll management, they explain what each metric means—and why it matters. Kirk and Zach also share practical strategies for improving these numbers and using data to drive smarter, more efficient practice management. </p>