Featured Resource Spotlight: Kirk Teachout and the Seven Figure Dentist Program

When DrillDown Solution President Ed Gabriel discovers a voice worth amplifying, it’s because that voice can make a real difference for dental professionals. At the recent Dental Festival, Ed connected with Kirk Teachout—a business coach, serial entrepreneur, and bestselling author. Kirk is the creator of the Seven Figure Dentist Program through IV Quarter Coaching, a system designed to help practice owners scale successfully without burnout. 

Who Is Kirk Teachout? 

Kirk Teachout is a Dental Practice Coach, entrepreneur, and bestselling author with a proven track record of helping dentists reclaim both their profitability and their time. As the Founder of The Seven Figure Dentist, Kirk teaches practice owners how to run thriving dental businesses that give them more freedom—often working just three days a week while still growing revenue. 

With experience spanning multiple industries and ventures, Kirk brings a unique entrepreneurial lens to dentistry. His insights go beyond clinical expertise, equipping practice owners with the leadership, business, and mindset tools needed to achieve sustainable success. 

The Four Pillars of a Seven Figure Practice 

At the heart of Kirk’s program are four key pillars—the essential building blocks that transform struggling or stagnant practices into thriving, scalable businesses: 

1. Culture – A thriving practice begins with the right culture. Kirk helps owners establish values and leadership practices that inspire teams and build loyalty.
2. Team – A strong, aligned team is the foundation of any successful dental business. Kirk’s strategies focus on hiring, developing, and empowering team members who drive results.
3. Systems – Systems eliminate chaos and replace it with consistency. From patient flow to financial management, Kirk’s methods ensure practices run smoothly and profitably. 
4. Schedule – Growth without burnout is possible. By optimizing scheduling and balancing workload, dentists can increase production while gaining back their freedom. 

Together, these pillars create practices that grow sustainably—without the exhaustion that often comes from chasing growth the wrong way. 

Why Dentists Should Pay Attention 

Running a dental practice isn’t just about providing excellent patient care—it’s also about building a business that supports your lifestyle. Too many dentists find themselves trapped by long hours, inconsistent growth, and constant stress. 

Kirk’s Seven Figure Dentist Program offers a proven roadmap to escape that cycle. By addressing culture, team, systems, and schedule, he helps dentists scale profitably while taking back their time. 

Key Insights from Kirk’s Dental Festival Presentation 

Examples & Case Stories 

• Kirk shared how he and his wife scaled their own practice from $300K to 7 figures quickly while cutting back to a 3-day workweek. 

• He highlighted a client case where a simple schedule redesign almost always adds $35,000 per month in production without adding hours or staff. 

Common Pitfalls in Practices 

• Mistaking “being busy” for “being productive” is how many practices run packed schedules that are inefficient and unprofitable. 

• Tolerating low standards from the team, your culture quietly dictates patient trust and growth. 

• Neglecting financial clarity is how too many practice owners don’t know their payroll percentage, overhead, or production per provider. 

Core Takeaways to Remember 

• You don’t rise to the level of your goals but rather you fall to the level of your standards. 

• A full schedule is not the same as a productive schedule. 

• Simple, repeatable systems, not complicated strategies are what create freedom and profitability. 

2–3 Practical Actions for Dentists This Quarter 

• Run a 15-minute morning huddle focused on production goals and opportunities for the day. 

• Audit your schedule and block time for the most profitable procedures but protecting those blocks is key. 

• Hold one-on-one check-ins with each team member this quarter to align personal goals with practice goals. 

The DrillDown Connection 

Thanks to Ed Gabriel’s network, DrillDown readers get a front-row seat to voices like Kirk Teachout. His Seven Figure Dentist Program reflects exactly what DrillDown champions—helping professionals build stronger businesses while staying true to their values and vision. 

Learn More 

Ready to learn more about building a thriving, lifestyle-focused dental practice? 

• Follow Kirk on Instagram at @kirkteachout for daily tips and insights. 

• Visit his website at: The Seven Figure Dentist  

• Explore his tools, like the Dental Schedule Template, at dentalscheduletemplate.com. 

• Book a 15-minute brainstorm call directly with Kirk here.