$1.4M EBITDA Lift via Utilization

Jun 25, 2023

Hero Summary

Chair utilization was stuck at 62%. We lifted EBITDA by 12% and added $1.4M profit.

Scheduling and template fixes aligned provider time with demand and payer mix.

The Blind Spot

Dentists were busy, but revenue lagged. Leadership couldn’t explain underperformance.

The Fix

  • Introduced utilization reporting

  • Revamped scheduling

  • Tied comp to productivity

The ROI

  • EBITDA lifted 12%

  • $1.4M annual profit added

  • Team alignment on performance drivers

Takeaway

Visibility—not headcount—drove margin.

Client Quote

“We didn’t need more dentists—we needed better visibility. Growth CFO gave us that.”

  • EBITDA: +12%

  • Profit: +$1.4M

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