Barbaro Dental Group:
From Compliance Crisis to Confident Growth

Barbaro Dental Group, co-founded by brothers Justin and Colin Barbaro in 2015, has grown from a small dental practice into a thriving 9-location organization built on core values of humility, integrity, and relationship-based care. As successful clinicians transitioning into business leadership, the brothers faced a critical juncture: their rapid growth had outpaced their financial infrastructure, putting them at risk of loan default and threatening their expansion goals.

Client Overview:

The Challenge:

With loans personally guaranteed and bank compliance deadlines looming, Barbaro Dental Group needed to transition from cash-based to accrual accounting, submit reviewed financials, and establish stronger banking relationships—all within a 90-day window. The brothers were stretched thin, wearing multiple hats as both practitioners and business leaders, uncertain about critical hiring decisions, and carrying significant personal stress about their financial obligations.

The Solution:

Through AccruDent's strategic guidance, the Barbaro brothers gained more than just accounting expertise. Ken Kaufman and AccruDent's Team quarterbacked the entire compliance process, coordinated between accounting teams, facilitated banking introductions, and provided crucial strategic counsel—including advising against an over-budget hire that would have strained their finances. The transition to accrual accounting was completed seamlessly, positioning the organization for continued growth while allowing the leadership to focus on culture, operations, and strategic opportunities.

The Impact:

Barbaro Dental Group is positioned to expand to their 10th location and beyond, with proper financial infrastructure, bank compliance, and increased enterprise value. More significantly, Justin has transitioned from full-time practice to focus on business leadership, with Colin on a similar path—a testament to the sustainable growth framework AccruDent helped establish.

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