What Is Hybrid Revenue Model Forecasting in a Dental Practice?
Hybrid Revenue Model Forecasting refers to the structured prediction of cash inflows from multiple income streams — typically:
- NHS contracts
- Private treatments
- Plan-based income (e.g. Denplan, Practice Plan)
It ensures your forecast reflects not just the amount of income — but also the timing, certainty, and margins of each stream.
Why Hybrid Forecasting Matters for Dental Practice Owners
Each revenue stream behaves differently:
| Stream | Characteristics |
| NHS | Paid monthly (based on UDA delivery), tied to contract fulfilment |
| Private | Variable income, reliant on diary, collections, and patient conversion |
| Plans | Predictable monthly cash flow, fixed per-patient fee |
Without hybrid forecasting, owners risk:
- Overestimating private inflows based on invoicing rather than collections
- Missing plan income in cash flow forecasts
- Failing to match NHS delivery to contract profile
- Making drawings or tax decisions based on short-term peaks
Example:
You forecast £75K revenue next month:
- £20K NHS (monthly payment)
- £35K private (but only £25K expected to be collected)
- £18K plan income (auto-collected)
→ Forecasted actual inflow = £63K
→ Not £75K — which prevents overdraft or drawing risk
How DentPulse Forecasts Hybrid Revenue Models Accurately
| Feature | Function |
| CFFP™ – Cash Flow Future Pairing | Aligns future inflows by stream with future outflows |
| Stream Split Logic | Tracks % mix between NHS, private, and plan revenue |
| Scenario Engine | Models the impact of changing treatment mix (e.g. NHS to private shift) |
| PPP™ Integration | Ensures drawings align to inflow certainty — not just production |
| Forecast Adjustments | Incorporates patient finance delays, UDA shortfalls, or plan churn |
DentPulse is the only system that automatically separates, models, and synchronises all three income types in one unified forecast.
DentPulse Tip™
It’s not what you earn.
It’s when and how predictably you earn it.Use DentPulse to balance inflow certainty with margin — and never make drawing, hiring, or investment decisions on incomplete income logic.
Related Glossary Terms
- CFFP™ – Cash Flow Future Pairing – Aligns future income to future outgoings
- 12-Week Buffer – Ensures each stream’s volatility is protected by reserves
- PTP™ – Profit-to-Pocket™ – Links income stream volatility to safe drawings
- Plan Income (MRR) – Monthly recurring revenue from plan patients
- NHS Forecasting – Tracks UDA performance and payment timing
Glossary Summary Table
| Term | Meaning |
| Hybrid Revenue Model Forecasting | Projecting inflows across NHS, private, and plan income with timing, margin, and certainty |
| Why It Matters | Prevents overestimating income, misaligning drawings, and cash flow risk |
| DentPulse Advantage | Fully separates and synchronises inflow streams in one forecast engine — with real-time updates and scenario tools |
