DENTAL-SPECIFIC BOOKKEEPING
Generic Books Report.
Dental Books Reveal.
Bookkeeping for a dental practice is not just about keeping the records clean. It is about keeping them in a way that actually tells you something – and that means knowing what to look for in the first place. Every business needs clean books, but a dental practice relies on a financial structure that looks different from almost any other small business. Recording transactions accurately matters, but understanding what those transactions mean in the context of clinical operations is a completely different skill.

Beyond Basic Data Entry. Engineered for Dental Practices.
A general bookkeeper will look at your practice financials and see generic expenses and income. We look at the exact same numbers and see lab fees as a percentage of doctor production, supply costs benchmarked against collections, and payroll structured around both fixed and production-based compensation. That context changes everything. It means your chart of accounts is built around the categories that actually matter in dentistry, ensuring the numbers we hand to you are organized to reflect the reality of how your practice generates and spends money.
BOOKKEEPING CAPABILITIES
Financial Organization for Dental Practices.
Our bookkeeping work handles the full financial picture of your practice. It is structured specifically around how dental practices operate and organized to support your broader financial goals.
Monthly Financial Reporting
Your books are reconciled and closed monthly. You receive clean, readable reports that provide a true picture of where your practice stands, without needing to translate them first.
Dental Payroll Management
Dental practice payroll is highly complex. We manage your payroll with a deep understanding of associate production splits, hygiene compensation models, and the interaction between owner compensation and profitability.
Equipment & Depreciation Tracking
Dental practices are capital-intensive. We maintain a current, accurate fixed asset schedule for your practice and manage depreciation consistently with your overarching tax strategy.
Lease & Occupancy Tracking
Your facility is likely your longest financial commitment outside of student debt. We track your lease obligations accurately and ensure occupancy costs are recorded consistently.
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Precise Expense Categorization
The way expenses are categorized determines whether your statements are a useful management tool or just a compliance document. We maintain a dental-specific expense structure that separates the exact categories that matter.
Audit & Transition Readiness
Clean, well-organized books are the foundation that every other financial decision rests upon. We keep your financials in a state of constant readiness for tax filings, lender reviews, or practice valuations.
Client Insights
Endorsements of Excellence.
Shannon’s attention to detail and deep knowledge of accounting principles have helped us navigate complex financial situations with confidence and clarity. She is exceptionally organized, prompt, and thorough in her work, ensuring that nothing is overlooked and that we are always in compliance with current regulations.
Beyond her technical skills, Shannon is a true partner to her clients. She takes the time to understand our unique goals and challenges, and she always goes the extra mile to offer proactive solutions and sound advice. Her calm demeanor, clear communication, and genuine care for our success have made her an indispensable part of our team.
If you are seeking an accountant who combines professional excellence with a personal commitment to her clients’ best interests, I wholeheartedly recommend Shannon Duke. She has earned our complete trust and highest regard.
She has functioned as my accountant for dental practice finances and for my personal taxes for several years.Leading up to working with Shannon and when I first became a client of hers: my dental practice had greatly expanded and my business partner of 23 years had just retired, my office building had been bought and sold, and a side business involving rental needed cleaning up with accounting, my husband's business that has complex legal obligations in multiple states needed more scrutiny and expertise, inheritance monies were being distributed, and personal life changes involving adult children and marriage financial issues were all in flux. Wow! I needed help!
Shannon worked out all the above financial issues for me with finesse, efficiency, and she taught me how to look after myself better. She helped me to financially firewall my dental practice and oversaw the splitting up of my large dental practice into smaller separate practices, protecting my assets. This was a very complicated topic, but I knew I was in excellent hands. She also worked with my practice attorney in this matter seamlessly.
I have had many financial conversations with Shannon. She does not nickel and dime me. She charges me a flat rate monthly. Sometimes, I need a lot of help, requiring a large chunk of professional time. Other months, it is less. I really appreciate Shannon's generosity with her time and quick responsiveness when I have concerns and questions. If you would like to speak with me privately about why I highly recommend this excellent accountant, please feel free to call me at (678) 327-9661.

After April 15: Proactive Tax Planning for Dental Practices
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Strategic Insights, Delivered.
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A Bookkeeper Who Already Understands Your Practice.
One of the most common things we hear from dentists who switch to us is a familiar frustration: they spent years answering questions from their accountant about how dental billing works, why production does not match deposits, or what a write-off adjustment means. They were paying someone to learn their business on their time and their dime
We already know how a dental practice works. We know what a production report looks like and how it reconciles to collections. We know what end-of-day reports from your practice management software should match in your bank account. We know the exact difference between an insurance write-off and a discretionary discount.
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Your Books Should Work as Hard as You Do.
If your current bookkeeping is keeping you compliant but not giving you clarity, it is time for a change. Clean, dental-specific books are not a luxury – they are the foundation of every other good financial decision you make for your practice.
Schedule a free conversation with our team. We will look at where your books stand today and show you exactly what they could look like with the right structure behind them.