What Is the MAP Method™ in Dentistry?

The MAP Method™ is a proprietary cash flow control framework created by Shishir Khadka FCCA, founder of DentPulse and Hungry Cash Flow

MAP stands for:

• Manage – Take control of day-to-day inflows and outflows.
  
• Analyse – Track performance and identify gaps using structured diagnostics.
  
• Project – Forecast future scenarios to make confident financial decisions. 

It transforms cash flow management from a reactive exercise into a repeatable, owner-led system.

You can find out in detail for general small business , how the M.A.P Method works by visiting Shishir’s personal site

Why Does the MAP Method™ Matter for Dental Practice Owners?

Most dentists feel profitable but still run short on cash — because income timing, expenses, and tax aren’t mapped correctly.

The MAP Method™ provides clarity by:

• Preventing end-of-month or HMRC “cash crunches”
  
• Identifying cash leaks before they become crises
  
• Giving owners confidence to invest in growth (new staff, new chairs, new sites)
  
• Aligning short-term cash flow with long-term wealth
  

Example:

• Practice with £80k monthly revenue, but £25k in overdue NHS payments.
  
• Without MAP → owner scrambles to cover payroll.
  
• With MAP → delayed receivables flagged early, buffer and payment planning already in place. 

How Does the MAP Method™ Work?

How Does DentPulse Apply the MAP Method™?

DentPulse embeds the MAP Method™ into its platform so practices can see, measure, and manage cash flow in real time.

DentPulse Tip™

“Cash flow is not about guessing.
With MAP, you Manage today, Analyse tomorrow, and Project the future.”

Related Glossary Terms

• CFFP™ (Cash Flow Future Pairing) – predictive forecasting engine
  
• LIQUIDIQ™ – liquidity scoring system
  
• 12-Week Cash Buffer – survival measure
  
• Profit-to-Pocket™ – connects cash flow to safe drawings 
• Working Capital Cycle – timing of inflows and outflows 

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