This year’s DE/Levin Group survey paints a complicated picture for dentistry: production is holding, but overhead, staffing pressure, and shrinking reimbursements continue squeezing profitability. One thing is clear: practices can’t afford to operate on autopilot anymore. The dentists thriving right now are paying closer attention to efficiency, patient experience, and long-term strategy—not just production numbers.—Chief Editor Pamela Maragliano, DMD