Daniel Richards is the CEO and founder of CFO Dental Partners, the premier virtual CFO firm for independent dentists. In 2025, Healthcare Business Review named the company the Top Dental CFO Company in the nation — a reflection of their commitment to helping practices build more profitable, resilient, and fulfilling practices.
With over 20 years of experience in finance and strategic advising, Daniel understands the unique challenges solo dentists face — tight margins, staffing pressures, and the constant balance between chairside work and business decisions. He specializes in helping solo practitioners get a clear understanding of their numbers, grow with intention, and build practices that support both personal and professional freedom.
His mission is to level the playing field by bringing the same financial tools and insights used by large DSOs into the hands of independent practice owners. He’s known for breaking down complex financial ideas into simple, actionable steps — without the jargon or fluff.
As a frequent speaker at dental conferences and study clubs, Daniel's messages are designed to empower dentists with the confidence to run their practice like a business — without losing the heart of why they got into dentistry in the first place.
Daniel is a proud father of five and married to the greatest wife he could never deserve. When he’s not working, you’ll find him on the golf course, mountain biking, running, or hunting down the nation’s best glazed donut.
A big misconception about dentistry right now is that private practices have to sell to DSOs. There are benefits to joining a group, but the practice — and the industry — will suffer if there isn’t total clarity around what's being offered and why it's being offered. This session will help you understand how EBITDA is the key first step to gaining financial clarity and putting negotiating power and knowledge in the hands of practice owners.
If you're a practice owner looking to buy, sell, or simply to run your practice smarter, this session is for you. Plus, we'll talk about how donuts are essential to a happy life. You won't want to miss this one!
