General Dentistry Consultation
Led by Robert Luckado, our General Dentistry Advisory division is dedicated to helping dentists build practices that are not only profitable, but sustainable and fulfilling. As a coach, mentor, and trusted counselor, Robert partners with general dentists to provide clear strategy, practical business guidance, and steady leadership through every stage of practice growth. His mission is to empower dentists to make confident decisions, strengthen their teams, and create businesses that support both clinical excellence and personal well-being.
About Robert Luckado, COO
Director of Business Consultation
Program Philosophy
Successful general dentistry practices are built intentionally through clear strategy, strong leadership, and systems that support both the business and the person behind it.
As a coach, mentor, and advisor, my role is not to run your practice for you or impose a one-size-fits-all solution. My role is to walk alongside you, help you see your business more clearly, and guide you in making confident, informed decisions as an owner and leader.
General dentistry is demanding, and too many dentists feel isolated, overwhelmed, or stuck, reacting rather than leading. I work to change that. I approach every engagement with the belief that sustainable growth only works when it aligns with your personal values, professional goals, and desired quality of life.
Through structured methodology and honest conversation, I help bring clarity to complex challenges, whether that’s improving profitability, strengthening your team, preparing for growth, or simply regaining control of your time and energy. I don’t just focus on numbers and systems; I focus on people. I challenge when needed, support when required, and stay accountable to the outcomes we define together. My goal is to help you build a practice that works for you, your team, and your patients today and long into the future.
Robert Luckado
The L4 -
5D Unified Delivery Framework
Discover
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Comprehensive practice assessment (financials, production, collections, overhead)
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Clinical workflow and scheduling efficiency review
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Team structure, roles, and performance evaluation
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Patient experience and retention analysis
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Doctor goals assessment (growth, work-life balance, exit planning)
Develop
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Operational systems for scheduling, billing, and case acceptance
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Leadership coaching for dentists transitioning from clinician to owner-leader
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Team training frameworks and accountability systems
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Financial controls, reporting dashboards, and forecasting tools
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Marketing and patient acquisition strategy alignment
Drive (Sustain)
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Ongoing performance reviews and KPI tracking
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Profitability optimization and overhead control
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Dentist coaching for burnout prevention and balance
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Practice scalability and associate integration planning
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Exit strategy preparation or long-term ownership planning
Design
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Practice growth roadmap aligned with doctor’s personal and professional goals
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Staffing and compensation structure optimization
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Fee schedules, insurance participation, and profitability modeling
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Patient flow and capacity planning
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Short- and long-term KPI definition for accountability
Deploy
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Implementation of operational and financial systems
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Team rollout and leadership support during change management
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Vendor coordination (technology, billing, marketing partners)
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Performance monitoring with real-time adjustments
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On-site or virtual advisory support during critical transitions