Practice growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of your sanity. If your revenue looks solid on paper but you feel stuck, you’re not alone. Many dentists hit a ceiling where growth slows, team stress rises, and the path forward feels unclear.

This doctor was in that exact spot, producing $3.2M, but feeling maxed out. With the right structure and support, we helped them grow past $5M in collections without adding chaos. Here’s how it happened.

1. Build a Team That Supports Practice Growth

The first step was bringing on two associates who aligned with the practice’s culture, values, and growth mindset. Just hiring isn’t enough. Strategic hiring meant choosing providers who could own their schedules, handle complex cases, and contribute to a thriving environment.

We also helped establish a real leadership team, so the weight wasn’t all on the owner. Shared responsibility meant better decision-making, less bottlenecking, and more stability across the entire practice.

2. Build Systems for Lasting Stability

Even a great team needs systems. We implemented weekly communication cadences, accountability check-ins, and better visibility into KPIs. Everyone, from admin to ops to clinical, knew where the practice was headed and how their role supported it.

We also structured the schedule to allow for more surgical production and better control of the doctor’s time. This helped avoid burnout while boosting efficiency.

3. Expand Services to Increase Revenue Streams

The practice secured hospital privileges and began offering dental surgeries in-house. This opened up a new stream of high-revenue services and improved patient convenience.

We designated specific days for surgeries, which reduced interruptions in the doctor’s week and improved team prep. Patients received faster care and more cohesive follow-up, which in turn increased case acceptance.

4. Strengthen Hygiene to Drive Profitability

One overlooked area was hygiene billing. We coached the team to correctly bill and code for what was actually being done, rather than underreporting. These small adjustments added up fast.

We also helped the hygiene team streamline re-care scheduling and follow-up, which kept patients active and supported production goals.

The Results

Collections jumped from $3.2M to over $5M
Case acceptance rose thanks to added services
Leadership stabilized, giving the owner breathing room
Systems supported scale without chaos
Most importantly, the doctor got their time back

Your Turn

Do you ever feel stuck between growth and burnout? We’ve helped hundreds of practices get out of the grind and grow with clarity.

Schedule a Complimentary Practice Assessment call and let’s map out your path to scalable, sustainable growth.

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Last updated: October 2025

Written by Jacintha Ham, Dental A Team

From $3.2M to $5M: Real Practice Growth Without Burnout