Russ Ledbetter
Dental Practice Management Consultant
Russ Ledbetter, Dental Practice Management Consultant Since 1989
A Proven Dental Practice Consultant With 35+ Years of Results
For more than three decades, Russ Ledbetter has helped dentists build more profitable, less stressful, and better-aligned dental practices. His approach blends leadership coaching, team development, and hands-on in-office systems training, creating lasting transformation in practices nationwide. Dentists trust Russ for his honesty, clarity, and unmatched ability to uncover the real issues holding practices back.
Experience & Background
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Lead Dental Consultant at The Ledbetter Group
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Dental Practice Management Consultant since 1989
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B.S. in Finance (with honors), University of Alabama
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Graduate of the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course
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Recognized by DentistryIQ as one of the “13 Best Dental Management Consultants”
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Featured guest on The Dental Brief podcast (3 episodes)
Practices Russ Has Helped
Russ Ledbetter has worked with dental practices in small towns, larger metro areas, multi-doctor offices, and small DSO groups. His consulting approach is built around the realities of each practice — the dentist’s leadership style, the team’s systems, the schedule, the patient base, and the production opportunities already inside the office.
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He helps dentists identify what is limiting production, where stress is being created, and which systems need to change so the practice can grow without raising fees, changing diagnostic standards, or rushing the schedule.
Guest on The Dental Brief Podcast
A trusted voice in dental leadership and practice optimization
Russ’ Approach to Dental Consulting
Leadership First
Every successful practice transformation begins with the dentist. Russ provides weekly leadership and management coaching, helping doctors:
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communicate clearly with their teams
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solve recurring problems
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manage staff challenges
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evaluate scheduling effectiveness
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improve case acceptance
This leadership development is what creates lasting improvements.
Hands-On, In-Office Training for the Team
The Ledbetter Group provides more than 80 hours of in-office training during normal practice operations. Russ and his team work with the dentist and staff in the real flow of the office, helping the team apply new systems.
Russ and his team train your staff in:
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scheduling for predictable, productive days
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communication and handoff systems
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teamwork and accountability
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collections and financial conversations
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hygiene recall & workflow improvement
He earns staff buy-in through respect, clarity, and practical training that works in real time, not theory.
Customized Solutions — Never Cookie-Cutter
Russ selects clients carefully and only works with practices he knows he can help. His coaching is tailored to:
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the practice’s team
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the dentist’s goals
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the practice’s location and patient base
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growth potential and bottlenecks
This individualized approach is why he has delivered exceptional results that exceed expectations for his clients.
From Russ Ledbetter
“I take pride in my ability to see what’s missing in a practice — whether it’s systems, communication, leadership, or teamwork — and to install the structures needed to support long-term success. My goal is to improve the dentist’s income, lower their stress level, and help the entire team thrive.”
Ready to Talk to Russ?
Let’s create a more productive, low-stress, high-performing practice — together. You deserve a practice that works for you. Let’s start with a conversation.
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