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title: The Hidden Costs of Composite Restorations by Dr. Chris Salierno
description: Learn how to calculate costs and profit margin for composite restorations from Chris Salierno, DDS, and start making the right decisions for your dental practice.
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*This guide is being shared as part of a collaboration between Bluelight and 3M Oral Care.*

# Expert Opinions on Dental Restorations

#### Part 1: The Hidden Costs of Composite Restorations

| ![Chris Salierno](https://go.bluelightanalytics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/salierno-headshot-grey.png?width=70&name=salierno-headshot-grey.png) | ##### Chris Salierno, DDS |
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Do you know how much it costs you to perform a two-surface composite restoration? And how much more it costs you if that restoration fails and you have to repeat the procedure?

Many dentists provide services day after day with little knowledge of how much they really cost.

Read this step-by-step guide by **Chris Salierno, DDS** and learn how to calculate your profit margin for composite restorations, so you can uncover the hidden costs of redoing your work and make the right decisions for your dental practice.

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## Read this guide and learn...

#### How to calculate your costs and profit margin for composite restorations

#### Why redoing your work is the real profit killer

#### How your profit margin can inform business decisions

#### 3 key lessons to boost your dental practice's profitability

## **Download this guide for free**

This educational resource is being shared as part of a collaboration between Bluelight and 3M Oral Care. Complete the form below to start calculating costs and profit for your composite restorations.

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Dr. Joshua Austin, DDS  
Dental Economics