The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes 2390: Building a Frenectomy Practice That Runs Itself
Nov 28, 2025
Dr. Taher Dhoon, a dental surgeon and co-founder of the Colorado Surgical Institute, shares insights on integrating frenectomies into general practice. He emphasizes the clinical importance of this procedure for both children and adults facing airway issues. The discussion covers technique options, comparing CO2 lasers to scalpels, and how to build a referral network with pediatricians and lactation consultants. Taher also previews their new frenectomy curriculum, detailing its role in expanding professional skill sets and enhancing patient relationships.
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Add Frenectomies To Grow Referrals
- Add frenectomies to your service menu to build referral pipelines from pediatricians, lactation consultants, and myofunctional therapists.
- Charge market rates, use superbills for medical billing, and expect low overhead with high per-case revenue.
Family Experience With Efficient Frenectomies
- Taher watched his children receive frenectomies and observed rapid turnover and minimal overhead per case.
- The procedures took ~20 minutes surgically and created strong referral and lifetime-care opportunities.
Train Scalpel And CO2 Techniques
- Learn both scalpel and CO2 laser techniques; CO2 or scalpel tend to produce fewer thermal issues than diode lasers.
- Focus training on case selection and simple tools rather than expensive equipment purchases.