12. Know Your Numbers: The Key to Running a Thriving Dental Practice

The Dentists Show | Advice for Dentists

Numbers don’t lie, but they can definitely confuse. In this episode, Chase and Ryan take a deep dive into the importance of knowing your numbers and how paying attention to the right metrics can transform your dental practice. Spoiler: It’s not just about the money—it’s about making smart, data-driven decisions to grow sustainably.

They break down essential numbers every dentist should track, from top-line revenue and overhead to team costs, supply budgets, and marketing expenses. Whether you’re running a solo practice or managing multiple offices, understanding these figures is critical to staying profitable and avoiding burnout.

Chase and Ryan share practical tips for monitoring your KPIs, negotiating with suppliers, and identifying red flags before they become big problems. They also tackle common myths about scaling and explain why bigger isn’t always better—unless you know how to manage your numbers effectively.

👉 Hit play now to discover how tracking just a few key metrics can take your practice to the next level and what Chase and Ryan are looking at in their own offices in 2025!

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Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 Welcome to The Dentists Show!
• 03:00 Why knowing your numbers is essential for growth.
• 06:00 Top-line revenue: The cornerstone of practice success.
• 09:00 Fixed vs. variable expenses: What every dentist needs to understand.
• 12:00 The team cost dilemma: Why bigger teams aren’t always more productive.
• 15:00 Supply budgets: Where to save and where to invest.
• 18:00 Marketing expenses: How much should you really spend?
• 22:00 The 20% rule: What profitability should look like in a thriving practice.
• 25:00 Final thoughts: Take control of your numbers, take control of your future.