When to Add Another Dental Team Member

Today's tip is about a question I’m often asked: “How do I know when it’s time to add a team member to my practice?” A good rule of thumb that you can follow as your practice is growing is for every $50,000 a month of practice production, you need one full-time business team member and one full-time clinical assistant.As you grow past that $50,000 mark, you should consider adding a third person who can float between the business team and the clinical team. This person will need to be cross-trained in clinical assisting, as well as have the skills needed to assist the front desk team.

Under-staffing can lead to a team that is stretched too thin causing them to only focus on what's in front of them at the moment. This reactive mode means they are unable to focus on proactive projects that can take your practice to the next level. I hope today's tip helps you determine the appropriate number of team members you need.