16. Scaling Your Dental Practice: Lessons on Growth, Patients, and Ownership

The Dentists Show | Advice for Dentists

Owning the Success and Challenges of Growth in Dentistry

In this episode, Chase and Ryan have an honest and entertaining conversation about the ups and downs of managing and scaling their practices. From TikTok experiments to attracting the right patients and team members, they dive into what it means to run a dental business that aligns with their vision and values.

The duo reflects on lessons from 2024, including their challenges in hitting goals across their offices and the importance of taking ownership rather than blaming external factors. They explore the mindset shifts needed for success, how recruiting plays a critical role in growth, and why alignment with patients and staff is non-negotiable.

As always, Chase and Ryan bring their humor and relatability, whether they’re discussing the psychology of patients, family dynamics, or their favorite random anecdotes. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay intentional while running a dental practice, this episode is a must-listen.

👉 Tune in to laugh, learn, and get inspired to approach your practice with fresh eyes.

LINKS:

• https://www.thedentistsshow.com

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 Welcome to The Dentists Show!
• 02:00 TikTok and the team’s experiments with social media.
• 06:00 Targeting the right patients: Finding your practice’s ideal audience.
• 10:30 The psychology of patients: Who makes decisions in dental care?
• 14:00 Recruiting challenges and the power of alignment with staff.
• 19:00 Reflecting on 2024: Why ownership is the key to overcoming challenges.
• 23:00 Setting goals for 2025: Growth, profitability, and patient care.
• 28:00 Final thoughts: Building a practice that aligns with your vision.