Management Program

There are many managerial groups out there that have their own models, but there is no other program that benefits the Doctor, staff and patient!

— George Mantikas, DMD

Our renowned Dental Practice Management Program is the flagship offering that has brought global attention to The Schuster Center. It was created for dentists who:

  • Own their own practice
  • Are suffering from burnout and stress
  • Collect $600,000 or more yearly
  • Are  disorganized
  • Pay too much in taxes
  • Endure high overhead and lack of profit
  • Still have 7 or more years to practice
  • Experience high staff turnover and no time to train team
  • Gross profit is increasing but net profit is decreasing or the same
  • Have advanced technical skills still sitting on the shelf
  • Have experienced high costs with little return from dental consultants

Available either as a phased program or in its entirety over an 12 month period of time, the Dental Management Program is dedicated largely to teaching the basics of managing dental practices and business management, so you can give your patients the care they deserve and give your life the freedom it needs. Throughout the program, as you begin implementing The Schuster Model into your own practice, a dedicated coach will guide you through the implementation process providing feedback, guidance, accountability and direction.

Getting Started

We work with the dentist in an educational and analytical process to determine what the dentist is currently experiencing in the practice and how he/she would ultimately like the practice to look and function . This process culminates in an on-site visit to examine the practice, diagnose where the practice is healthy and unhealthy and then, together, create a treatment plan that is customized to the individual doctor and practice.

A.D.A. statistics show that the average dentist retires with approximately $249,000. Our doctors retire with an average of $2,000,000.

The average statistic doesn’t have to be you. We have a custom process to find out where you are in the grand scheme of dental practice management. We provide a Practice Health Exam for your practice and then generate an in-depth diagnosis covering these five key areas:

Finance

  • What should my overhead be?
  • How much should I be taking home?
  • What is a healthy budget?
  • How much will I need to retire? Where will it come from?
  • Are my fees set properly?

Time and Organization

  • What is a productive schedule?
  • How productive is my current schedule?
  • How many patients do I need?
  • What do I do if hygiene is always at capacity?

Sales and Marketing

  • Do I have to “sell” big cases to make more money?
  • Do I have the “right” kind of patient in my practice?
  • What is my case acceptance % and is this healthy?
  • Do I need to sign up for insurance programs?
  • Do I need to do external marketing?

People and Purpose

  • What type of practice do I want to have? Is it possible?
  • How do I get my staff on the same page I am on?
  • How do I get things done without micromanaging?
  • How do I know if I should keep someone or let them go?

Patient Care

  • How effective is my new patient exam process?
  • Do I need more technical training?
  • How do I get what I already know to do “off the shelf?”
  • How do I know my patients are getting healthy?
  • How do I keep patients engaged in their treatment?

If you wish to gain mastery over any or all of these key areas, talk to us. Together, we can quickly identify how The Schuster Center can be of most benefit to you. Call 1-800-288-9393.

Overview

By first completing the Practice Health Exam, the doctor and the Practice Analyst will then determine if a phased treatment plan is necessary or if it is more appropriate to enroll in the entire curriculum as structured. This is totally unique to each practice and can only be determined after a thorough exam. If the entire curriculum is appropriate, the total program can be completed in 12 months.

The following is a Curriculum Overview:

Finance Track:

  • Module 1: The Schuster Center Cash Flow Model
  • Module 2: The Tracking of Statistics
  • Module 3: Percentage Budgeting Utilizing the 80:20 Principle
  • Module 4: Financial Agreements and Fee Analysis
  • Module 5: Interpreting Your Results

Time Track:

  • Module 1: 80:20 Time Management
  • Module 2: Making Time Work for You

Organization Track:

  • Module 1: Organization & People Development
  • Module 2: Marketing Magnet: The Customer Relation Life Cycle
  • Module 3: Attracting and Retaining Patients the 80:20 Way
  • Module 4: Using Structural Tension in the Creative Process
  • Module 5: Enhancing Verbal Skills
  • Module 6:  Hygiene: Healthy Patients, Healthy Business

People Track:

  • Module 1: Leadership
  • Module 2: What is a Team?
  • Module 3: Unifying the Team thru Value Clarification &         Communication
  • Module 4: Team Development: Testing the Underlying Structures
  • Module 5: The Professional Advantage
  • Module 6: Understanding Your Role

New Patient Engagement and Case Presentation Track

  • The new patient exam process
  • Diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Case Presentation

Is The Schuster Center for you?

Newcomers to The Schuster Center often express, “there is something different here.” The difference that is immediately evident is the professionalism and exceptional effort of a team that works together efficiently and enthusiastically.

The Schuster Team reflects the values its philosophy espouses. Team members are selected for their high personal and professional standards, their ability to care for people as individuals and their dedication to the goals of their students. They are chosen for the way their diverse range of skills complement each other’s work.

We provide exceptional and unparalleled coaching. Our Practice Development Coaches provide the personalized attention and support to guarantee on-going progress, clarity and momentum through the curriculum. They are knowledgeable, motivating and capable of instilling the principles and strategies that are taught.   Coaches help the doctor and team to thoroughly understand and apply the information to ensure that the doctor’s goals are achieved.

So, do our concepts resonate with your desires and value system? If so, allow yourself to imagine a better practice, a more balanced way. Then, help manifest that vision by taking the first step to contact us. We welcome your questions and inquiries…call 1-800-288-9393.