The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes 2284: Why Most Dental Practices Are Leaking Profit Pt. 1
Jul 7, 2025
Dr. Mark delves into the hidden profit leaks in dental practices, stressing that operational efficiency is key to sustainability. He emphasizes the need for solid business acumen in managing finances and understanding practice metrics. Insights from his work with over 230 private clients reveal common pitfalls and the importance of confronting financial challenges. Additionally, he shares his passion for providing free dental care to underserved communities through Smile Outreach International, demonstrating a commitment to broadening access to dental health.
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Learning From Ownership Mistakes
- Dr. Costes owns multiple dental practices and has made many ownership mistakes.
- He uses these experiences humbly to teach dentists how to navigate challenges.
Production Isn't Business Success
- Many dentists focus only on production without understanding profitability or business fundamentals.
- True success requires deeper business sophistication beyond clinical output.
Fix Infrastructure Before Producing
- You cannot solve business problems by just increasing dental production.
- Focus first on fixing operational infrastructure before adding more patient cases.
