Dentistry Unchained Survey

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* 1. Thank you for taking a moment to fill out our member survey. This survey is designed to help you discover ways to improve your practice, and for us to gather information about what members are experiencing in private practice to better serve them. It also allows us to help connect you with professionals who can help you reach a new level of success if you so choose. Please give each question some thought and be truly honest in your response. As always with Dentistry Unchained, your answers and personal information will be kept in the strictest of confidence. To be clear, we will not share this information with ANYONE unless you ask us to share it with professionals that can help you reach a new level of success in your practice.

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* 2. Which of the following market factors are currently affecting your practice success and profitability? (mark all that apply)

PPO insurance

Proliferation of corporate chain dental practices

Lack of representation by current dental organizations of your needs as an independent dentist

Lack of public awareness and understanding of the differences between independent and corporate dental care

Lack of public awareness about the value and importance of good dental care

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are your biggest frustrations as an independent practice owner? (mark all that apply)

Having to manage the "business" side of your practice

Having to participate in PPO insurance plans you wish you could drop

Management and staffing hassles

Not having enough time outside of work to do other things you enjoy

Feeling that your compensation is inadequate in comparison to how hard you work

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which of the following best describes your current practice?

A fast-paced practice with minimal open time, high PPO participation, and high profitability

A fast-paced practice with minimal open time, high PPO participation, and limited profitability

A slower-paced practice with lots of open time, high PPO participation, and minimal profitability

A slower-paced practice with lots of open time, little to no PPO participation, and limited profitability

A slower-paced practice with minimal open time, little to no PPO participation, and high profitability

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Which of the following best describes your ideal practice?

A fast-paced, large practice with minimal open time, high PPO participation, and high profitability

A fast-paced, medium sized practice with minimal open time, limited PPO participation, and high profitability

A slower-paced, smaller practice with minimal open time, little to no PPO participation, and high profitability

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which of the following costs have the greatest affect on your practice's profitability?

Costs related to staff turnover or being overstaffed

Lost income due to insurance write off's relating to contracted PPO fees vs. your full fees

Lost opportunity cost related to time in your schedule that is unscheduled, open, or cancelled

High cost of variable expenses (supplies, lab, equipment)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What are your greatest STRENGTHS as an independent dentist? (check all that apply)

You have mastery of the technical side of dentistry (diagnosis, planning, and treatment)

You have the ability to form strong and long-lasting relationships with your patients

You have a very high case acceptance of not only basic care but also elective dentistry (cosmetic, implant, reconstruction)

You are a savvy business person able to run a efficient and profitable business

You are an excellent manager of people - able to hire well, staff appropriately, and keep staff for the long-term

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are your greatest WEAKNESSES as an independent dentist? (check all that apply)

You are a good and competent dentist, but have not mastered the technical side of dentistry (yet)

You have a revolving door of patients, based more upon insurance or price than relationship

You have a much lower treatment acceptance in aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry than you would like

You enjoy dentistry, but your business does not run as smoothly or nearly as profitable as you would like

You often experience staff conflicts, unhappy staff members, and tend to have a revolving door of staff members

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which of the following do you feel would have the greatest positive impact on your practice?

Committing to a quality advanced education continuum to obtain mastery in dentistry

A new location or facility to elevate your visibility, increase capacity, and improve patient care

A practice consultant to analyze your current practice and help your practice reach it's full potential

A robust marketing program to increase new patient flow in your practice

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What would you do most likely do with the additional $25,000 you can save annually as a Dentistry Unchained Member?

Invest it in a tax deferred plan (IRA, 401K, 529)

Invest in a robust marketing plan to attract more patients and grow your practice

Invest in new equipment or facility to elevate your service, care, and patient experience

Invest in advanced education to master the disciplines of diagnosis, planning, presentation, and treatment

Hire a practice management consultant to help my practice reach its full potential

Use it for personal discretionary expenditures (family vacation, new car, kitchen remodel, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Would you like us to connect you with dental industry professionals who are experts in helping independent practices in the areas you have indicated you would like to improve?

Yes!

No thanks, not at this time.

If yes, please enter your email address in the field below:

Thank you for taking the Dentistry Unchained Member Survey. Unless you indicated otherwise, your answers will not be shared with any outside entity. We will use this information to help better serve you and our members. We value you as a member, and hope that you experience new levels of profitability and fulfillment in your practice as a result of your membership with Dentistry Unchained. As always, we appreciate you speading the word to your colleagues about us. Together, independent dentistry can break free and thrive!