Dr. Ronald Kampas of Zelienople, PA
I was optimized by Dr. Bellavia in 2007 and I recommend it highly. Since we started, my practice has grown over 50% and my net has increased over 300%.
I first became aware of Dean when I read his many practice management articles. He has been the innovator of most of the practice management tools used by modern orthodontic offices. I had arrived at a crisis point in my office, which had reached a plateau. We had staffing issues; our systems were good, but had flaws. Dean was able objectively analyze our problems and offer immediate solutions. Dean's evaluation of staff personalities was dead-on. The crisis was resolved quickly and our office has seen an amazing turn around. Dean has a phenomenal ability to analyze and organize. He has transformed my practice's potential into reality; you can hire a cheerleader or you can get results; Dean is there with results when you need him.
I joined Dean’s Super Support Program because, at a glance, it allows me to evaluate the financial health of my offices, and Dean provides guidance to help me make real practice management decisions. He offers concrete solutions and continues to support us as needed; Dean is quick to respond; from the big picture to the smallest detail, Dean has a solution. The Optimization got into the details of procedures and scheduling, which was something I always needed. Even if I had the time to optimize the practice, I lacked the ability to do what Dean did for us. Hiring Dean was the best decision I ever made for my practice. Dean, you are awesome!
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Dr. Paul Miller of Quincy, IL:
I was optimized by Dr. Bellavia in 1996; joined Dean’s Super Support Program in 2000. Since 1996, my practice has more than doubled and my dollar net has more than quadrupled.
"I hired Dean because I needed a new office design. My scheduling system wasn't working; I was tired at the end of the day and had many problems with my numbers. My goal was to improve on each of these. I have the same energy level at the end of the day as I have at the beginning of the day. I receive numerous comments from parents regarding the efficiency of my scheduling system. And if there is a problem with the scheduling, Dean takes care of this immediately.
I joined Dean's support program because it was difficult to find someone that would organize and watch over my practice as if it were his own. Dean has done this. He evaluates new applicants for hire, organizes the scheduling of patients, analyzes my statistics, and, has even been responsible for increasing my number of patients. Dean evaluates my statistics on a monthly basis with a full comprehensive written report, and suggestions for improvement. This has led to many new patient referrals, and has been a great marketing tool.
God blessed me by bringing Dean into my life. When the day is over, I diagnose cases as needed, and then go home to walk a mile or two with my wife, or work out on my elliptical. I've only lost one thing - stress."
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Dr. Gregg T. Frey of Allentown, PA:
I was optimized by Dr. Bellavia in 1978 and joined Dean’s Super Support Program in 2001.
"I hired Dean, because of his reputation for organizing systems. When we hired Dean he put our office light years ahead of current thinking.
I joined Dean's support program because I wanted a review of our statistics that revealed our practice health. His numbers are terrific!
Dean, known worldwide for his smooth talking, does not sugarcoat his recommendations. He continually pushes us to better control our practice.
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Dr. Paul Rigali, III of Wollingford, CT
I went through Dean optimization program in 1981. I joined his Super Support Program in 2001 and had him re-optimized my practice in 2001. I hired Dean on the suggestion of one of my mentors. As a young practitioner, Dean helped me to organize both my clinical as well as administrative systems in the office. He also was instrumental in training my staff (and a relatively inexperienced orthodontist) in the delivery of orthodontic care. His systems and constant support by phone and in person were not only comforting, but also critical in shaping my practice. And after almost 30 years, I still use many of his systems. They are outstanding!
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Dr. Steven Tinsworth of Bradenton, FL
I was optimized by Dr. Bellavia in 1986, and joined his Super Support Program in 2002. I originally hired Dean because he had a productive impact on my colleague’s practices; I also needed to move to higher level of management skills. I joined Dean’s Super Support Program to maintain continuity of my practice relative to other growing practices and needed the consultant’s perspective for keeping all aspects of my practice in balance.
I recommend Dr. Bellavia’s Optimization Program and his Super Support Program for the staffing guidelines and business balancing benefits. For example, I had a situation several years ago that had required streamlining my staff. Dean in less than an hour identified remotely, using his systems, the staff that I needed to transition. I reduced staff by three, we productivity shot up, and the other staff were more productive and "Happy!” Dean sees what is going on and has concrete solutions from his years of experience with orthodontic practices and with some of the top orthodontic management people/organizations over the years. From a healthy practice to healthy life style, Dean helped me put it all together. Don't you wait for a crisis; engage Dean now to take you to a new level; or, to keep you from dropping to a lower level in this downed economy.
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Dr. Robert Angorn of Melrose, MA
I have utilized Dean's services for over 30 years, giving me a well-run practice that maintains my enthusiasm for Orthodontics. The usual drudgery that bogs a practice down has been minimized, so I still look forward to going to work every day after 42 years in practice. I hired Dean because I wanted to run a smooth well organized practice without the "hassles" of scheduling problems, financial control, communication, and staff problems that plague many orthodontic practices. All aspects of my practice are integrated, for a smooth well-run "machine”.
I joined Dean's Super Support Program because I wanted someone who would monitor practice statistics, who could advise me on potential problems, and who was available for advice and consultation. Dean delivers the goods. He is very well organized, knowledgeable, up to date with new technology; he is conscientious. He is easy to communicate with and is well informed on what is important for the success of an orthodontic practice. I recommend Dean’s Optimization Program and Super Support Program to anybody who wants what I have.
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Dr. Colin Mayers of Hillsdale, MI
Hired Dean in 1990; joined Dean’s Super Support Program in 2002 and re-optimization in 2003. The primary reason we hired Dean was that we wanted to stay on time. We were frequently late for lunch and usually ran over at the end of the day. Dean organized our schedule so we are now always on time and our days have much less stress. But that is only the beginning of what he has done for our practice. We now have systems in place for every aspect of our practice; we are now a well-oiled machine!
We joined Dean’s support program because we wanted to continue to take advantage of his expertise as we continually update our systems. Dean is always available for us and his input has been invaluable.
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Dr. Rodney Lee of San Francisco, CA
I joined Dr. Bellavia’s Super Support Program in 2005 because I always wanted the opportunity to use Dean's expertise in analyzing my orthodontic practice. I enjoyed reading his books and articles and all his ideas made so much sense. His Super Support System is a great way to have Dean be a part of your practice. I highly recommend Dr. Bellavia’s Super Support Program…it's important to have a coach who has seen it all. Having Dean as a sounding board has been tremendous. His ideas are right on!
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Dr. Richard Wolterman of Cincinnati, OH
I have been consulting on and off with Dr. Bellavia since 1988. I joined his Super Support Program in 2008 and did his optimization program in 2009. I couldn’t use Dean in 1988, because a competitor had hired him first. I hired Dean to get help in two areas, scheduling and new patient intake; and all that that entails. What has turned up is help in many other areas; hiring, personnel, budget, you name it. I have had other big name consultants, but Dean operates at a different level.
He is also very accessible when I need him. I call, and 95% of the time I’m immediately speaking with him. I always knew from speaking to other orthodontists that Dean was superior to others in his field. Our whole office has been more than satisfied with him, and we are still improving. I have been in his super group for several years, which has lead to a litany of positive things. The way he runs his Super Support Program and the feedback that you get is on the money. We have actually grown in a tough economy, both in 2009 and we are still growing in 2010 thanks to Dean’s help and my great team.
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Dr. Mitch Pelsue of Janesville, WI
Over the years, I have told many colleagues, that the best investment I have made in my practice was to hire the services of Dr. Dean Bellavia. With Dean’s optimization program, I was able to set and achieve all of my production and productivity goals, as well as having the peace of mind that comes with well-organized systems.
After Dean optimized my practice, I continued with his services by subscribing to his Super Support Program. By doing this, I was able to maintain a “handle” on how my practice was doing and make corrections as needed. Dean Support program provides the framework to work within a budget, set yearly goals for the practice, and receive advice on how to improve manage systems as needed. I highly recommend Dr. Bellavia’s services to any orthodontist seeking to improve the systems in their office. I have no doubt that Dean’s services have made my practice more profitable, but more importantly, less stressful, in achieving my practice goals.
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