The Dental CEO Podcast Dental CEO Podcast #15 - The Path: A Smarter Way to Scale Your Practice and Reclaim Your Life
Jun 9, 2025
Discover a fresh, margin-first approach to scaling your dental practice without losing your freedom. Learn how to drop low-paying insurance plans and improve case acceptance. Explore the concept of a low-overhead micro practice that integrates smoothly into your existing setup. Get insights on building a profitable business that allows you to grow on your own terms. This discussion challenges traditional growth strategies and prioritizes operational efficiency.
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Expansion Challenges in Dentistry
- Many dentists experience increased stress and reduced profits when expanding with associates or multiple locations.
- Expansion often doesn't deliver the freedom and financial gain originally expected.
Ensure Healthy Profits Before Expanding
- Do not expand on a broken business foundation; prioritize achieving large profit margins first.
- Aim for overhead under 50%, avoiding low fees and excessive insurance plans to protect profitability.
Raise Fees Before Adding Associates
- Instead of immediately adding associates when the schedule is full, consider raising fees and dropping low-paying insurance plans.
- Higher fees lighten your schedule and increase profit margins, reducing expansion risks.