By virtue of our training, dentists focus on patient care and very often are not prepared, confident, or interested in running a business. As a result, dentists abdicate their responsibility and passively delegate the operation of their office to team members who may not have the skills or knowledge to be effective. This results in management by trial and error which can lead to loss of production, income, and stress. Lack of vision, office systems, and a plan for the future is no longer an option in today’s changing environment. Creating your prescription for success starts with evaluating the core elements that are crucial to every successful business.