DE's Business Lab: What is financial articulation?

Jan. 14, 2022
Financial articulation is not much different from dental articulation: things must line up perfectly—in this case, your practice's numbers. What exactly does that mean, and why is it important?

I've had several interesting conversations with David Harris, embezzlement expert and CEO of Prosperident, and this one is no different. When we hear "articulation," we obviously think of the maxilla meets the mandible. I learned that our practices' financial articulation is not much different in that the daily reports must meet the monthly reports.

David explains that if your day-end and month-end numbers do not match exactly, there's something wrong with your financials. There's a chance someone has been changing the numbers. 

How do you keep an eye on this situation? David explains what to look for and what steps to take, a spreadsheet offered by Prosperident to help guide you, and much more. Watch as we continue to help you avoid embezzlement in your dental practice. Visit Prosperident for more information.

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To watch more informative videos on today's topics with industry experts, visit dentaleconomics.com/videos or dentistryiq.com/videos.

About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD | Chief Editor

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected]