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Roger Levin1

  • 1Levin Group, Inc., Owings Mills, MD 21117, USA. rlevin@levingroup.com

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|May 8, 2003
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Dental practices can improve success by analyzing their procedure mix and patient volume. A percentage production analysis helps identify optimal production levels for greater practice success.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Practice Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Business Operations

Background:

  • Dental practice success is influenced by a complex interplay of procedural mix, patient volume, and team capacity.
  • Variability in operational procedures necessitates a standardized approach for consistent performance.
  • Benchmarking against successful models, like fast-food chains, offers insights into optimizing practice output.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a model for optimizing dental practice production.
  • To highlight the importance of analyzing the procedural mix in relation to practice objectives.
  • To advocate for the use of percentage production analysis in dental practice management.

Main Methods:

  • The study proposes a model for dental practice production, drawing parallels with business management principles.

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  • It emphasizes the concept of an "optimal product mix" tailored to patient needs.
  • The core method suggested is conducting a "percentage production analysis" to assess adherence to the proposed model.

    • Main Results:

    • Practices exhibiting a diverse range of procedures can still achieve success if the mix is optimal for their patient base.
    • A percentage production analysis can reveal deviations from optimal production levels.
    • Identifying these deviations is crucial for strategic decision-making.

    Conclusions:

    • The majority of dental practices can benefit from adopting a structured production model.
    • Percentage production analysis is a valuable tool for identifying areas for improvement.
    • Implementing strategic changes based on this analysis can lead to enhanced practice success and optimal production.