Boost 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Todd

"It Can't Just Be Hygiene Checks: Associateships in a Fee-for-Service Setting"

Fee-for-service practices may have slow, organic growth over time and want systems in place to provide service and support when needed. Hiring an associate in this setting requires flexibility and a high level of trust. During this presentation, we will review the character traits a fee-for-service associate may bring to the practice and how cultivating the harmony of the associate, team, doctor dynamic is critical to everyone's success.

Key Learning Objectives:

1) Know what a FFS owner is looking for in an associate and how to present yourself that way
2) Recognize the importance of total team harmony and how fitting into the existing practice mold will lead to individualized growth
3) Understand the on-boarding system and learn consistencies in experience that will keep patients comfortable with change
4) Learn how to slowly transfer trust to the associates while providing autonomy and leadership

About Dr. Todd Fleischman, FFS Practice Owner

From diagnosing small cavities to complex, full mouth restorations, Dr. Todd Fleischman focuses on a patient centered, relationship based approach to achieving healthy mouths and beautiful smiles. He has learned that the best way to treat a patient is to listen, with time in his care beginning with a conversation about their expectations. He emphasizes the use of the latest technology and techniques in a state-of-the-art practice setting with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Todd encourages a hassle-free, no pressure environment.

“I truly believe that honesty and predictability are the keys to providing my patients with comfortable, personalized dental care. By spending the dedicated time we need to educate and inform, our experienced and knowledgeable office team develops customized treatment plans based upon a patient’s wants and needs. This style of care is the way I always envisioned my ideal practice, giving us the ability to truly show our patients what we love to do.”

Dr. Fleischman received his undergraduate education from New York University, completing his studies with a bachelor of arts in psychology. Upon leaving Manhattan he settled in Center City Philadelphia, graduating from Temple University School of Dentistry with his doctoral degree. Beginning to establish his roots in southeastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Fleischman completed his post-graduate Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is an avid student of comprehensive, evidence based continuing education including the Spear Institute in Scottsdale, AZ and the Kois Center in Seattle, WA. He is the owner of a private, fee-for-service restorative practice in the Rittenhouse Square area of Center City Philadelphia.