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Production, Collections, and Deposits Are Not the Same Number
Production records work, collections record cash received by the practice, and deposits record cash paid to you. Timing and contractual adjustments separate all three.
Use a three-stage bridge: clinical production becomes the contract-defined pay base, the pay base becomes estimated compensation, and payroll or payment processing becomes the deposit.
Production starts the activity record
Gross production can be adjusted for write-offs, discounts, remakes, refunds, and provider attribution before it becomes a contractual pay base.
Collections follow payment timing
Collections depend on patient and insurer payment. They may arrive in a later period than treatment and may be reduced by refunds or chargebacks.
Deposits reflect the payment system
The amount reaching your bank can include payroll deductions, taxes, benefits, prior-period adjustments, or payment timing. Compare it with the pay statement as well as the production report.
Practical example
A procedure produced in March may be collected in April and included in a May deposit, depending on the contract and payroll schedule. That sequence is why one month's three totals can differ without any one of them being wrong.
Common mistakes
- Comparing the three numbers without dates.
- Assuming a collections contract pays when treatment occurs.
- Ignoring adjustments and deductions.
- Failing to retain the pay statement.
Use the related tool: Associate Pay Reconciliation Calculator.
Where DentiPath fits
DentiPath Ledger carries the one-period check into a recurring private record on your device, with the report, contract basis, adjustments, and deposit kept as distinct inputs.
Method and verification notes
- DentiPath production vs collections guide: Terminology background. The contract and practice report remain the controlling verification sources.
Continue in DentiPath Ledger.
Use DentiPath Ledger for the broader scenario or recurring workflow after the free web tool has clarified the inputs.
Questions
Does this tool send my numbers anywhere?
No. The current calculator runs locally in your browser. Values are not transmitted to DentiPath or saved to an account.
Is this professional advice?
No. It is an educational scenario model. Verify important decisions with qualified professionals and the original documents.
What should I verify before relying on the example?
Verify the provider and reporting period, the contract-defined pay basis, adjustment detail, lab-fee terms, pay statement, and deposit date.
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Research and verification
How this resource is supported
Research frame
Define each amount, state the report period, explain timing differences, and reconcile the contract pay base to the bank deposit.
Boundaries to verify
Terminology varies by practice software and contract. Timing differences can span multiple reporting periods.
Official sources
- Dentists Tax and Financial Guide Ontario Dental Association
- Payment of wages Government of Ontario
- Collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
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