Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership

In this Ask George segment, Dr. George and Richard explore essential dental practice management for a multi-location, fee-for-service clinic navigating new patient bottlenecks.

Analyzing specific metrics like a 72% pre-appointment rate and a $616 average diagnosis per exam, they reveal how current dental practice management might be adding friction to the hygiene schedule.

The core strategic debate contrasts doctor-first new patient exams against hygiene-led visits, emphasizing that optimal dental practice management requires seamless integration into a recare pool.

This is a must-listen for anyone engaged in dental practice ownership who wants to apply the lessons of Dental Moneyball for sustainable dental practice growth alongside the Shared Practices community.

In this episode:
- Evaluating a 72% hygiene pre-appointment rate.
- Doctor-led versus hygiene-led new patient exams.
- Minimizing friction for patients joining the recare pool.
- Diagnosing $616 per exam during doctor-side visits.
- Strategies for a relationship-driven, fee-for-service environment.


Whether navigating an associate to owner transition or vetting acquisitions in dentistry, this is your survival guide. Ready to scale your dental practice ownership?

Visit https://sharedpractices.com/ for our "Free Look" service and follow our social channels for roadmap updates. Join the community and turn your clinical skills into a thriving business.

What is Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership?

Shared Practices is the go-to podcast for dental business owners who want to grow and elevate their practices. Whether you're an experienced practice owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, Shared Practices offers a wealth of resources tailored specifically to the dental industry.

Hosted by Dr. George Hariri, the podcast delivers fresh, relevant content every Monday. From practical advice and expert interviews to deep-dive discussions, Shared Practices gives dentists the insights they need to become better business owners. Whether you're scaling your practice or just getting started, you'll find valuable guidance here.

We're changing the way dentists approach practice ownership. Join us on this journey at sharedpractices.com/podcast.