What Dental School Doesn't Teach About Running a Profitable Practice | Ep. 36
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“His spend went from $22,000 a month to $7,000 a month for basically the same thing.” On this episode of Beyond the Operatory, hosted by John Stamper and proudly brought to you by Dental City, Dr. Jody Ames and Dr. Lauren Collett discuss the realities of modern private-practice dentistry, continuing education, mentorship, study clubs, patient care, and the business systems required to remain competitive. Their unique father-daughter perspective highlights the transition from dental school into practice ownership while balancing clinical growth with business responsibility. The conversation also explores the origin of DDS United, procurement strategy, supply standardization, and how independent dental practices can leverage purchasing intelligence traditionally reserved for larger organizations. Key themes include mentorship, treatment planning, continuing education, clinical confidence, profitability, and preserving private-practice dentistry through smarter operational decision-making. In this episode, we cover: Chapters 00:00:00 The $15,000 Monthly Savings Story 00:01:36 Meet Lauren & Jody Ames 00:02:58 Choosing Private Practice Dentistry 00:04:34 Mentorship, Study Clubs & Career Growth 00:06:10 Why Lauren Chose Dentistry 00:09:22 Treatment Planning Across Generations 00:10:43 Technology & The Future of Dentistry 00:13:18 Clinical Skills and Finding Your Focus 00:17:59 Why Business Skills Matter 00:20:57 The Importance of Independent Dentistry 00:31:12 How DDS United Started 00:38:26 Real Savings Stories from Private Practice About the Guests: Dr. Jody Ames is a private-practice dentist, entrepreneur, and founder of DDS United. With decades of clinical experience, he advocates for dentist-led procurement strategies, continuing education, and operational independence that help private practices compete effectively in a changing dental marketplace. Dr. Lauren Collett is a general Dentist and second-generation practitioner who joined her father’s practice following residency training at the University of Cincinnati. Shop Dental City Quarterly Specials: (https://dentalcity.com/category/1002/quarterly-specials)
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