The Real Math Behind RCT Pricing: Fixed Consultant Fee vs Revenue Share
Let’s talk about something most dental clinic owners think about—but rarely calculate clearly.
If you’re doing Root Canal Treatment with a consultant endodontist, are you actually making money?
At first glance, it feels simple. But the real question is: what is your actual profit after expenses?
Scenario: Charging ₹7500 with Fixed ₹2500 Consultant Fee
Let’s assume:
Patient pays: ₹7500
Endodontist fixed fee: ₹2500
Clinic receives: ₹5000
Now from this ₹5000, the clinic has expenses:
- Materials (approx): ₹500
- Assistant allocation: ₹400
- Rent allocation: ₹500
- Miscellaneous (electricity, etc.): ₹200
- Total estimated expense: ₹1500
Disclaimer: These numbers are only for calculation purposes and may vary based on clinic setup, materials, and location.
Net Profit Per RCT:
₹5000 – ₹1500 = ₹3500
Now let’s compare with the traditional 50% sharing model.
Scenario: ₹5000 RCT with 50% Sharing
Patient pays: ₹5000
Endodontist share: ₹2500
Clinic receives: ₹2500
Expenses remain similar (~₹1500)
Net Profit Per RCT: ₹2500 – ₹1500 = ₹1000 (approx)
Monthly Target Comparison (₹1,00,000 Profit):
50% Sharing Model:
₹1,00,000 ÷ ₹1000 = 100 RCTs
Fixed Fee Model:
₹1,00,000 ÷ ₹3500 ≈ 29 RCTs
Key Insight:
The difference is not small. It’s 100 RCTs vs 29 RCTs for the same revenue goal.
What This Means for Clinic Owners:
- Sharing model depends on high volume
- Fixed fee model improves margins
- Better pricing reduces pressure on case volume
Alternative: Doing RCT Yourself
If the clinic owner performs the RCT:
Patient pays: ₹5000
Expenses: ~₹1500
Net Profit: ~₹3500
Required cases for ₹1 lakh: ~29 RCTs
Final Thought:
Dentistry is not just clinical—it is also about unit economics.
If you do not know:
- Your cost per case
- Your profit per case
- Your required case volume
Then growth becomes guesswork.
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