From Plaque to Profit:
Dental Coaching That Helps You Lead Smarter, Build Stronger Teams, and Grow Your Practice
Reclaim your time, empower your team, and grow your practice—without burning out.
Running a private dental practice or group dental practice shouldn’t mean doing everything yourself. If you’re stuck in the weeds of day-to-day operations, it’s time for a smarter path forward—with support from a dental business coach who understands how to implement dental practice systems that work.
Whether you’re seeking dental business consulting or ready to explore coaching for dentists, this is your opportunity to step out of survival mode and into sustainable success.
Is Your Practice— Or Just Surviving?
You became a dentist to help people—not to chase your team for updates, manage every fire, or feel buried under admin work.
And yet…
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You’re the bottleneck for every decision.
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Your team avoids accountability unless you’re watching — a clear sign of missing accountability in dental teams.
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Growth creates more stress instead of more freedom, leading many professionals to seek [dentist burnout prevention] and better work-life balance for dentists.
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You’re constantly pulled into tasks someone else should own — this is where dental leadership training and efforts to streamline dental operations become essential.
Running a dental practice without a leadership system turns you into the system. That’s not sustainable—and it’s costing you time, energy, and momentum.
I’m here to help your Dental Practice go from Plaque to Profit….
I’ve worked with dentists who deliver world-class patient care—yet still feel like the weakest link in their own business.
They’re frustrated by team breakdowns, drained by daily chaos, and stuck in a growth loop that feels more like a grind.
That’s where I come in.
With two decades of leadership experience and a proven coaching framework, I help dental practice owners lead with clarity, build team accountability through dental team training, and finally scale without stress using proven dental practice optimization methods.
As a trusted dentist coach and dental management consultant, I specialize in scaling dental practices by turning overwhelmed owners into confident leaders.
Types of Dentistry Practices Served:
- Orthodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Periodontology
- Endodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Periodontist
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
Meet Ken Kilday
Executive Dental & Leadership Coach
30+ Years of Experience
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Flexible Coaching to Meet Your Needs
What is it like to work with Ken?
Case Study: Dr. Jennifer Enos, DDS
Introducing Dr. Jennifer Enos, DDS, a dynamic figure in Chandler, Arizona, where she oversees a flourishing dental practice. Dr. Enos has cultivated an enriching atmosphere that fosters professional growth, dental business development, and success within the dental field. Notably, she holds the esteemed position of President at the Arizona Dental Association.
Discover her collaborative journey with Ken, a seasoned dental executive coach, which effectively harmonized her unique responsibilities and helped pinpoint pivotal focal points. Working with Ken empowered her to optimize her practice, apply core principles of practice management for dentists, manage personal commitments, and actively contribute to her local Chandler community.
“We spend so much time focusing on our clinical skills, but we do not get a lot of training in running a practice or being a leader for our team, and so that is where I think Ken brings the biggest value is being that coach that really helps you, helps develop you as a leader, and helps improve your communication.”
Dr. Jennifer Enos
Dentist & Practice Owner
How does Dental Coaching with Leader’s Cut Work?
You don’t need to overhaul everything. You just need a plan that works.
Here’s the 3-part coaching path I use to help dentists go from overwhelmed to in control:
Step 1: Lead Smarter
Identify where you’re stuck and install leadership systems that take the pressure off of you.
Step 2: Build Accountability
Train your team to take ownership so you’re no longer the answer to every problem.
Step 3: Scale with Ease
Grow without the grind—by creating a business that runs without burning you out.
You’ll finally have clarity in your role, confidence in your team, and a roadmap to
What’s at Stake for You & Your Dental Practice?
Most dentists don’t need another course—they need a proven dental coaching system with real systems for dental office success that helps them lead confidently, apply effective dental practice growth strategies, grow their practice sustainably, and finally get their life back.
Whether you’re running a single office or managing a multi-location dental practice, leadership coaching for dentists can be the difference between barely managing and truly thriving.
Ready to Go From Plaque to Profit??
You don’t have to carry your practice alone.
With the right systems, coaching, and support—you can finally step into the role of CEO instead of Chief Everything Officer.
Let’s build a practice that works for you.
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Overcome the recurring frustrations of running your dentistry practice.
Instead, focus on what you love most about being a Dentist.
Cultivate a Strong Culture: Maintain a Fully Staffed Practice
Running a dental practice depends on a skilled, committed team—but staffing shortages make it hard to stay fully staffed. These challenges impact scheduling and patient wait times.
A business coach can help you build a strong workplace culture, reduce turnover, and attract top talent—keeping your practice running smoothly and your team engaged through better dental office manager training, structured dental staff training, and smart strategies for retaining dental staff and hiring for dental practices.
Remain Independent: Stay Clear of Corporate Takeover and Consolidation
Corporate takeovers of dental practices can shift patient care protocols and weaken practitioner autonomy. Patients often prefer the personalized care independent dentists provide.
To stay independent, focus on building patient loyalty and a unique practice culture. A business coach can help reinforce what makes your dental practice stand out.
Maximize Revenue: Navigating a Complex Insurance System
Insurance complexities and delayed reimbursements can strain your dental practice’s finances.
With a business coach or dental operations coach, you can streamline systems, delegate tasks effectively, and increase dental office revenue—even in a tangled insurance landscape.
Corporate vs. Ownership in Dentistry:
Choosing the Path to the Greatest Freedom
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Michael Arias on The Dental Marketer Podcast about a question many dental professionals face: which path offers more freedom—corporate dentistry or owning your own practice?
In our conversation, I shared my perspective on what it really means to transition from corporate to private practice. While corporate dentistry may seem like the easier route on the surface, I explored why practice ownership, when approached with intention and strategic planning, can offer significantly more autonomy, flexibility, and long-term satisfaction.
We discussed how balancing the clinical and business sides of dentistry is key—and how building a values-driven culture can reduce burnout and keep your passion alive. I also walked through some of the frameworks I use with clients: asking the right questions, aligning goals with daily operations, and leveraging strategic templates that help improve dental practice productivity.
Whether you’re considering a shift or simply want to lead with more purpose, dentist and leadership coaching can help you take control of your career, develop a strong dental CEO mindset, and build something meaningful on your own terms with support from dental consulting services and a trusted dental marketing coach.
How Dental Coaching Works:
In the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry, a successful practice requires more than just clinical excellence – it demands proficient business acumen and effective leadership. This is where specialized business coaching steps in, offering tailored guidance that propels dentistry practices toward sustained success.
The process kicks off with a comprehensive assessment, where the current state of your business is examined alongside your aspirations. Identifying challenges and opportunities is a cornerstone of this phase. We will work together to craft a laser-focused action plan. This blueprint may encompass skill enhancement, leadership training, and strategies for optimizing overall performance.
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