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The $1,000-an-Hour Schedule: Unlocking Peak Productivity per Chair


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The pursuit of peak productivity in dentistry is not about working faster — it’s about working smarter. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Eric Tobler, Dentist of Stonehaven Dental and Mortenson Dental Partners, and Dr. Bruce Baird, Co-Founder at Productive Dentist Academy, to unpack how clinicians can unlock the coveted “$1,000-an-hour” schedule and what it really takes to achieve that level of efficiency. From comprehensive diagnosis to case acceptance, from block scheduling to leveraging AI, they share practical strategies to elevate both clinical care and business performance.


Key Takeaways:


00:00 Introduction.

05:45 Individual growth matters more than rigid benchmarks.

10:42 Productivity comes from smart scheduling, not just working faster.

15:44 CAD/CAM technology allows dentists to provide higher-quality restorations.

21:04 Block scheduling improves productivity and allows same-day care.

26:50 Quality of new patients matters more than quantity.

35:28 Clinical excellence and patient care must always come first.

40:10 Training team members as experts expands care and saves time.

44:46 Pre-diagnosis with hygienists builds patient trust and consistency.

50:05 Guiding patients to longer-lasting options improves decisions.

52:33 Clinician engagement is key to improving outcomes.


Resources Mentioned:


Dr. Eric Tobler

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictoblerdmd/


Stonehaven Dental | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/stonehaven-dental/about/


Stonehaven Dental | Website

http://www.stonehavendental.com


Mortenson Dental Partners | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/mortenson-dental-partners/


Mortenson Dental Partners | Website

https://mortensondentalpartners.com/


Dr. Bruce Baird

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bruce-b-baird-872abb11/


Productive Dentist Academy | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/productive-dentist-academy/


Productive Dentist Academy | Website

http://www.productivedentist.com/


Overjet

https://www.overjet.com/


Clinical Calibration Institute

https://productivedentist.com/dental-consulting-services/clinical-calibration-institute/





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