The Challenge
As the owner of Hornfeck Family Dentistry in Oxford, Ohio, Dr. Bryan Hornfeck faced the significant challenge of establishing and growing an independent dental practice without formal business training. Dental and medical schools provide excellent clinical education but little preparation for the complexities of practice ownership, including compliance requirements, business regulations, and practice management. This knowledge gap creates substantial risk for new practice owners who must navigate these complexities while simultaneously delivering quality patient care.
The Solution
Scroggins provided Dr. Hornfeck with comprehensive practice consultancy from the beginning of his journey as a practice owner:
- Practice establishment guidance: Step-by-step assistance in setting up the business
- Compliance expertise: Navigation through complex regulatory requirements
- Business regulation support: Guidance on all aspects of practice management
- Information consolidation: Organization of critical information from multiple sources
- Ongoing consultation: Continuous support through every phase of practice development
- Strategic adaptation: Assistance during industry disruptions and changes
The Results
Through their partnership with Scroggins, Hornfeck Family Dentistry has achieved:
- Successful practice establishment: Navigation through the complexities of starting a new practice
- Regulatory compliance: Avoidance of costly compliance mistakes
- Business confidence: Peace of mind from having expert guidance
- Operational stability: Maintained practice effectiveness through industry changes
- Knowledge enhancement: Practical business education beyond what was provided in dental school
- Long-term sustainability: Foundation for continued independent practice success
“There’s a lot we did not learn in school about navigating the complexities of compliance issues and business regulations, and Scroggins was with me every step of the way. I would recommend Scroggins to any physician or dentist starting their own practice.”
— Dr. Bryan Hornfeck, Owner, Hornfeck Family Dentistry