Ask George: How to Survive Burnout in Dental Practice Ownership

Ask George: How to Survive Burnout in Dental Practice Ownership

August 31, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 110

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Dr. George Hariri discusses how to manage burnout in dental practice ownership and the importance of maintaining your practice for financial success.

In this episode of Ask George, Dr. George Hariri addresses a critical issue facing the industry: selling your practice early simply because you are tired. While the administrative and HR burdens of modern dental practice ownership drive many doctors to sell to DSOs, doing so prematurely cuts off your greatest wealth-building vehicle. George explains that burnout is not just a qualitative issue—it is a massive quantitative financial threat because the highest return on your investment in dental school comes from operating your cash-flowing practice for the longest possible time. If you are feeling overwhelmed in your current stage of dental practice ownership , you haven't failed—you simply haven't "nailed" the systems required for that level of success yet. By proactively identifying and solving the specific bottlenecks causing your exhaustion, you can secure your equity, reclaim your time, and maximize your income. Here is your guide to extending your career and maximizing the financial return of dental practice ownership : Audit Your Exhaustion: Track exactly what drains your energy over a two-week period, whether it is a specific type of demanding patient, a stressful clinical…

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