Doctors and Teams, as we begin the month of June, I want to bring together and build upon the message we’ve been focused on throughout May. We’ve been talking about patient conversations, but I want you to remember that the most important conversations you have with patients do not begin in the treatment room. They… Read more »
Posts By: Scott J. Manning, MBA
Growth Without More Hours, Without More Chairs, and Without More Patients
You think you’re stuck. You think you’ve hit capacity. You think you’ve maxed out. You tell yourself, “I can’t work more hours.” Or, “I’m already booked out six months.” Or, “I need more chairs, more space, more hygienists, more new patients.” You’ve probably got a dozen reasons why you can’t break through to the next… Read more »
The Gift They Left Behind, A Memorial Day Message
Today, as we pause for Memorial Day, we honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives so that we could live ours with freedom, opportunity, choice, and possibility. There are some times in life that should never become ordinary. There are some blessings we should never get used to. There are some… Read more »
To PPO or Not to PPO (Answer This Question First)
I get asked this question every single week. In fact, it’s the number one reason doctors reach out to schedule a practice strategy call with me. “Scott, when is my practice ready to drop PPOs?” If this rings true for you, here’s what I want you to understand: You’re asking the wrong question. The real… Read more »
Dentistry’s Next Evolution How Private Practices Move From Volume to Value
Most dentists are busy. Few are free. Schedules are packed, teams are stretched, insurance is exhausting… and yet profit, clarity, and enjoyment aren’t where they should be. The answer isn’t more leads. It isn’t more procedures. It isn’t ranking #1 on Google. It’s shifting from volume to value. I sat down with three people I… Read more »

