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How Do the Most Productive Dental Offices Operate? See it in Action at Over-the-Shoulder Hands-On Training Events

September 8th, 2025

2 min. read

By Dr. David Ahearn

Ever wonder how the nation’s most productive dental offices deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining peak efficiency? Curious about how they manage to get dentistry done in a way that justifies higher pay rates for their staff while keeping operations smooth and stress-free?

Now’s your chance to find out.

Our Over the Shoulder events offer an exclusive, hands-on program designed to give dental professionals an inside look into how the country’s top-performing practices operate. This is not just another seminar or lecture; it’s a transformative experience where you’ll learn the proven strategies that have helped thousands of offices reach new heights in productivity, quality, and patient satisfaction.

 

Why should you attend an Over the Shoulder event?

This event isn’t about theories or abstract concepts. It’s a practical, action-oriented workshop where you’ll walk away with the knowledge and tools to elevate your practice. Whether you’re looking to streamline your operations, reduce team stress, or increase profitability, this event will provide the roadmap to help you achieve it.

What will you Learn at an Over the Shoulder event?

During this event, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the systems and processes that are critical to transforming your practice into a highly productive and stress-free environment. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll take away:

1. Creating a Highly Productive Yet Calm Environment

Learn how to design a workflow that minimizes stress while maximizing productivity. You’ll discover how to keep your office running smoothly, even during the busiest days.

2. Planning an Efficient Office Layout

Understand the importance of a well-thought-out office design. We’ll show you how to optimize your space to ensure every square foot is used effectively, promoting faster treatment times and a better patient experience while reducing construction costs as much as 30%.

3. Organizing Supplies & Control Inventory

Gain insights into managing your supplies and inventory efficiently. You’ll learn the system's top practices use to avoid overstocking, reduce waste, and keep costs down, all while ensuring that the necessary tools are always available when needed.

4. Streamlining Workflow in Sterilization & Lab

Discover how to enhance efficiency in your sterilization and lab areas, ensuring that your team can maintain strict infection control protocols without slowing down the flow of patients.

5. Coordinating and Aligning Your Team

A highly productive office relies on a team that works seamlessly together. We’ll share strategies for aligning your team around a shared vision and improving communication so that everyone knows what to do, when to do it, and how to do it efficiently.

6. Seamlessly Turnaround Treatment Rooms

Learn the techniques that will help your team turn over treatment rooms quickly and effectively, without sacrificing quality or patient care.

7. Succeeding with Phones Off the Front Desk

Managing phones can be one of the most time-consuming tasks in any dental office. We’ll show you how to set up systems that allow you to move phone support off the desk as you grow, letting your team focus on patient care without distractions.

8. Reducing Team Stress & Retaining Top Talent

A high-stress environment leads to burnout and turnover. You’ll learn how to reduce stress for your team, creating a more positive work environment that helps you retain top talent and keep everyone focused on delivering the best care possible.

9. Producing Effortlessly at 3-4x the National Average

Finally, you’ll discover the systems and strategies that allow the nation’s top offices to produce at 3-4 times the national average, all while keeping their team calm and patient satisfaction high.

What are doctors saying about the Design Ergonomics Over the Shoulder Event? Hear from Practices Just Like Yours

How do I sign up for Over the Shoulder? 

Our upcoming Over the Shoulder events in Seekonk, MA and Reno, NV fill up quickly. Head to our events page now to secure your spot and take the first step toward transforming your practice into a true powerhouse of productivity and patient care.

Don’t wait! This is your chance to learn directly from the nation’s top experts and leave with proven, actionable strategies to elevate your practice to the next level.


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Dr. David Ahearn

With over three decades of expertise in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, Dr. David Ahearn is a nationally recognized leader, educator, and innovator. His passion for cutting-edge technology and exceptional patient care is the driving force behind everything we do. As the founder of Design Ergonomics and Ergonomic Products, Dr. Ahearn has dedicated his career to designing, equipping, and training North America's most efficient and productive dental offices. His proven strategies help hundreds of practices reduce stress, boost productivity, and build sustainable, scalable growth each year. A speaker and educator, Dr. Ahearn continues to shape the future of dentistry, empowering thousands of dentists to transform their practices, improve the quality of life for their teams and families, and deliver outstanding care to their communities.