The Multi-Million Dollar Blueprint for Dental Practices in 2026

Raleigh Dental Arts is on track for more than $4 million this year, with eight doctor days per week, 14 hygiene days, and a model designed to give T-Bone more freedom to focus on leadership and complex clinical work.

In this episode, T-Bone and Meredith share a behind-the-scenes update on the practice: team structure, associates, hygiene, treatment coordination, marketing, the in-house lab, AI systems, and the transition from working full-time clinically to leading as an owner and coach.

They also talk openly about what still needs work, including building provider capacity, adding team support, expanding the lab, and growing high-value implant and cosmetic cases.

Main Topics

A current behind-the-scenes update from Raleigh Dental ArtsBuilding a multi-provider practice without the owner working full-time clinicallyTeam structure, hygiene capacity, and treatment coordinationAssociate development and implant mentorshipIn-house lab growth, technology, and AI implementationImplant and cosmetic marketingCreating more owner freedom without leaving clinical dentistry entirelyIn This Episode

How Raleigh Dental Arts is structured around eight doctor days, 14 hygiene days, and a multi-provider modelWhy T-Bone is shifting toward an owner, CEO, and coach role while remaining focused on complex surgical, implant, cosmetic, and full-mouth casesThe staffing gaps the practice is solving next, including treatment coordination, assistant support, and full-time lab capacityHow associates are being developed to diagnose and place implantsThe marketing strategy behind implant and cosmetic growthHow CEREC, CBCT, digital scanning, milling, printing, and an in-house lab have expanded clinical capabilitiesThe AI systems currently being used for phones, scheduling, X-rays, documentation, insurance, smile simulations, and lab designHow a three-day weekly commitment to the practice creates more freedom for leadership, 3D Dentists, and a more selective clinical scheduleTimestamps

00:00 - Opening banter and Hulk Hogan

03:05 - Why T-Bone can be away while the practice stays open

05:00 - Practice update: growth, providers, hours, and production

09:18 - Moving from clinical owner to owner, CEO, and coach

09:33 - Team structure: admin, hygiene, assistants, and treatment coordination

11:40 - Hiring needs and the next stage of team growth