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Episode #1703 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Howard sits down with Shreyas Parab — co-founder and CEO of DayDream — who grew up in his mother's dental practice, saw the broken systems up close, and built the solution he wished they'd had.
From spotting hidden revenue leaks to cutting through the AI hype, Shreyas brings a refreshingly honest outside perspective on what's really holding dental practices back.
🎧 Smart, direct, and full of practical insight for practice owners ready to think differently.
05/22/2026
**Cutting the Coverage Cord**
Three years ago, Dr. Elizabeth DiBona dropped her last insurance contract and went fully fee-for-service. In this candid reflection, she shares five things that actually surprised her, including what happened to her schedule, her patients, her CE, and her sense of purpose.
The short version: patient attrition was about 10%, the schedule slowed down and got more profitable, case acceptance went up, and she now donates about six full arches of dentures a year to patients who can't afford care.
It's not a universal prescription, but it's an honest first-person account from someone three years into the decision.
👉 To read the full article and share your thoughts, see the link in the comments below 👇
💬 Have you considered going fee-for-service, or have you already made the move? What pushed you toward or away from it?
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