Small practices are disappearing—here’s how to stay ahead


Hey Friends,

The dental industry is changing fast.

DSOs are expanding. More practices are consolidating. Competition is at an all-time high.

What does that mean for you?

If you’re not growing, you’re falling behind.

But scaling your practice doesn’t have to mean opening more locations or taking on more patients.

The smartest practices are scaling by:

• Increasing case value instead of increasing patient volume.

• Leveraging high-profit procedures like clear aligners to maximize revenue per hour.

• Building efficient workflows so their team runs like a machine.

🔥 Actionable Tip: Start tracking profit per visit instead of production. A dentist seeing 20 patients a day doing fillings and crowns can be out-earned by a dentist seeing 8-10 patients doing aligners, implants, and high-value procedures.

If your profit per visit is low, your scaling strategy is broken.


Video of the Week

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In this video, I’ll walk you through how to solve crowding using aligner strategies for dentists that are predictable and efficient. Learn why adult ortho crowding happens, explore techniques like distalization with aligners, IPR, and premolar expansion, and discover how to create space by addressing narrow arches.

This video is packed with clear aligner tips, predictable aligner techniques, and real-world aligner case studies to help you elevate your practice. Watch now and master aligner treatment strategies with confidence!

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Straight Talk

Let’s get real: most dentists think clear aligners aren’t profitable.

And they’re right—if you’re wasting chair time.

But when you streamline your workflow and focus on efficiency, aligners can become one of the most profitable procedures in your practice.

Here’s the playbook: start with predictable cases that can wrap up in 6-8 months.

Skip the complex cases—they’re better suited for Ortho.

Make hygiene your secret weapon by maximizing same-day starts and having your hygienist introduce aligners during routine appointments.

Your treatment coordinator should offer flexible financing options that remove barriers for patients to say “yes.”

Delegate attachment placements to your assistant and stick to a structured schedule for every appointment.

The goal? Patients come in only once mid-treatment.

When you implement these strategies, you’re not just cutting chair time—you’re transforming aligners into a system that works for your practice.

Your team stays efficient, your patients love the process, and your profits soar.

What’s your best tip for making aligners work in your practice? Let’s keep the conversation going.


Your Friend,

Dr. Avi


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