by Strategies for a strong dental group P&L.
Last fall at DEO’s Bottom Line Boot Camp, Jake Puhl, CEO of the DEO, discussed how to boost business growth without adding costs to your dental group’s P&L with successful dental entrepreneur Dr. Dipesh Patel. As CEO/CFO of Blueprint Smiles, a dental group with 7 practice locations in Georgia, Dr. Patel shared lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid for dental entrepreneurs and dental leaders seeking to scale.
Dr. Patel, a long-standing member of DEO, has transformed Blueprint Smiles from a modest single practice into an impressive 7-location dental group generating multi-million dollars in annual revenue. One secret to their success isn’t a mystery: it’s a core value of “respect time” that drives their dental business’s expansion and ensures a strong P&L.
Precise strategies are fueling Blueprint Smiles’ growth without the financial strain. From smart time management tactics to outsourcing approaches, Dr. Patel shared wisdom that can elevate the growth trajectory of any dental practice / dental group / DSO.
Leading a Growing Solo Dental Practice – Every Minute Matters for a Strong P&L
When Blueprint Smiles was a single location, efficiency was non-negotiable. Every decision counted, and every minute mattered. Dr. Patel knew the key to progress wasn’t just growth for growth’s sake. It was about strategic, controlled expansion while preserving the core values of efficiency and excellence. With a small staff, he ensured each operational step was finely tuned, laying a strong foundation for Blueprint Smiles’ P&L and growth journey from a small office to a thriving 7 location dental organization.
He advises dental entrepreneurs and leaders just beginning to scale to focus on streamlining processes and meticulous attention to detail.
Outsource Without Sacrificing Quality While Boosting Team Morale
Strategic outsourcing can be an effective strategy for a dental group’s financial playbook. Dr. Patel recognized this power and capitalized on it, using virtual platforms and remote teams to handle front-end responsibilities efficiently.
This move wasn’t just about cost-cutting, and protecting their P&L but smart resource reallocation. By delegating these tasks effectively, Blueprint Smiles could redirect funds toward boosting back-end salaries. Thereby increasing employee retention and satisfaction, creating a win-win situation for Dr. Patel’s vision as a dental entrepreneur, for his growing dental group, and for his team.
Look Within To Contain Costs & Fortify Your P&L
To sustainably scale a dental company today, you must continually adapt to the ever-evolving economic and consumer landscape. Dr. Patel focused on optimizing existing systems and integrating technological tools to contain costs, maintain a strong P&L, operate efficiently, and maximize output without unnecessary financial inflation.
Streamlining processes, leveraging technology, and fine-tuning operational workflows are crucial components for any dental practice / dental group / DSO’s efforts in navigating the current environment without allowing costs to spiral.
Reduce Handoffs To Free Your Time and Get Out of the Chair
Handoffs between clinicians in a dental practice can sometimes resemble a relay race: Dr. Patel advocates for minimizing these transitions. Reducing handoffs means more than just minimizing potential errors; it’s about reclaiming time.
Streamlining processes and minimizing unnecessary transitions frees up valuable time for clinicians. Whether focusing on patient care using valuable time for professional training / leveling up skills or exploring strategic moves within your dental practice / dental group / DSO, reducing handoffs allows for a more hands-on and impactful presence for patients beyond the dental chair as well as clinicians’ job satisfaction.
