The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes 2421: What It Takes to Run a Mission-Driven, Systemized Practice
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Jan 12, 2026 In a lively AMA session, Dr. Mark Costes addresses critical topics like overcoming burnout and the importance of systematic practice management. He discusses integrating mission-driven efforts into local outreach and shares insights from global service experiences. Listeners will learn strategies for enhancing energy management with structured routines and the role of free dental days in community service. Mark also dives into the complexities of selling a dental practice and emphasizes the need for balanced clinical and business priorities.
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Chunk Problems And Use Assessments
- Break big practice problems into specific chunks like marketing, patient experience, clinical quality, and leadership.
- Use assessments to convert subjective feelings into objective scores and prioritize improvements gradually.
Ditch 'Overwhelm' As A Diagnosis
- The word 'overwhelm' carries negative baggage that stalls progress and thinking.
- Rephrase or dissect the feeling into specific issues to remove the paralysis and create actionable plans.
Systemize Admin And Clinical Workflows
- Prioritize systemization across administrative and clinical workflows, from check-in to sterilization.
- Designate department leads (hygiene, clinical, administrative) reporting to an office manager to free the owner for clinical and strategic work.
