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485: Getting Past Your Fears | Dare to Drop Dental PPOs for Better Profitability? | Dr. Ben Burkitt

January 10, 2024

Are you wearied by the low reimbursements from Dental PPOs and considering if there's a different, better way to improve your practice's profitability? Then you need to tune into this compelling episode of The Dental Marketer, as I interview Dr. Ben Burkitt, who's been in your shoes and emerged victorious. After implementing a revolutionary change in his own dental practice, Dr. Burkitt demystifies the process of dropping dental PPOs and its potential ripple effects to the bottom-line profitability of your dental practice. Learn how you can switch from being insurance driven to being patient-centric and multiplying your revenue in the process.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why dropping Dental PPOs may benefit your dental practice
  • How to perform effective analysis of profitability for different procedures
  • The significance of the 20 code collection score in this analysis
  • How dropping low-paying insurance plans won't necessarily lead to a loss of your existing patients
  • Evidence-based tips to attract patients from better paying insurance plans


And not just that, Dr. Burkitt takes us through his own experiences - the reservations, the risks, and how he managed it all while driving remarkable growth in his practice's revenue. Queue this podcast episode up today and dive into a data-driven approach to revamp your dental practice!


Guest: Dr. Benjamin BurkittPractice Name: We Care Dental CareCheck out Ben's Media:

Website: https://www.raisingdentalincome.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.fowlerburkitt

Email: ben@raisingdentalincome.com

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