The Thriving Dentist Show New Metrics and New Benchmarks to Thrive in 2025 and Beyond
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Oct 1, 2025 Discover the five essential metrics for running a thriving dental practice in 2025. Learn why focusing on profitability over production is key, and explore strategies to reduce dependence on PPO plans. Team retention and patient loyalty emerge as vital elements for success. Get insights on managing work-life balance and actionable steps to track behind-the-scenes metrics. Plus, uncover how to attract patients who prioritize health with smart marketing techniques. This is your guide to transforming your practice and achieving financial freedom.
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Prioritize Profitability Over Production
- Prioritize profitability over raw production by targeting overhead below 60% for solo dentists or 20% EBITDA for multi-doctor practices.
- Pay yourself a fixed salary (e.g., 30% of collections) and distribute profits separately to see true profitability.
Reduce Costly PPO Participation
- Actively reduce PPO participation instead of chasing supply-cost cuts; resigning from low-paying plans increases net revenue dramatically.
- Track the number of PPO plans and set annual reduction targets to boost profit margins.
Team Retention Is A Growth Lever
- High team turnover stalls growth, increases stress, and hampers patient experience.
- Invest in retention via regular one-on-one check-ins, purpose, mastery, and autonomy to keep top performers.
