Ladd Dental Group

 The debate between production per procedure vs. production per hour is a hot topic in dental practice management. Each model has its pros and cons depending on your clinical philosophy, practice goals, and how you want to motivate and compensate providers. Let’s break it down: 🦷 1. Production per Procedure Model ➕ Pros: Simple & Transactional : Easy to track, and bill. Need a higher fee schedule to make work. More predictable : Each procedure has a high set fee, making it easy to forecast daily/weekly revenue. ➖ Cons: May discourage comprehensive care : Incentivizes more procedures over smarter treatment planning. Doesn’t reward time-intensive cases : Long procedures (like full-mouth rehab or complex endo) may be disincentivized. Not ideal for multi-disciplinary care : Doesn’t reflect the value of time spent on diagnostics, planning, or patient education. ⏱ 2. Production per Hour Model ➕ Pros: Rewards efficiency and time management : Encourages ...

  Both production per procedure and production per hour have their own merits, and the choice between them depends on various factors including the specific goals and philosophy of the dental office . Let's explore the advantages and disadvantages of each approach: Production Per Procedure: Pros: Focus on Quality: By measuring production per procedure, the emphasis is on delivering high-quality dental care rather than rushing through appointments to maximize the number of patients seen per hour. Patient-Centered Care: This approach allows dentists to spend adequate time with each patient, addressing their individual needs and concerns thoroughly. Opportunity for Comprehensive Treatment: Dentists may have the opportunity to provide more comprehensive treatment plans and preventive care when they are not solely focused on maximizing throughput. Cons: Potential for Lower Efficiency: Since the emphasis is on quality and thoroughness, production per procedure may result in lower ...