Blatchford Solutions Podcast | Business Coaching For Dentists

Dr. Bill Blatchford is the Co-CEO of Blatchford Solutions, a business consultancy for dentists. For 35 years, Dr. Blatchford has helped dentists increase their net return, time away, and enjoyment of life. Before becoming a consultant, Dr. Blatchford practiced dentistry for 20 years in Corvallis, Oregon. He has written several books, including Dentist’s Mighty Guide Book, Playing Your ‘A’ Game, and Blatchford Blueprints.  In this episode… Most startup dentists are told to partner with as many insurance companies as possible. Sure, insurance companies can send you endless amounts of patients. But will this actually bring you the most profit?  Dr. Bill Blatchford, a dentistry business consultant, says that when he started his dental practice in 1970 — before dental insurance existed — most dentists brought home 55 cents on the dollar. Now decades later, that number has decreased to a mere 25 cents on the dollar, in large part due to insurance companies. While insurance companies may send you a ready list of cli