As you can see from these examples, there are many factors that must be considered in the relationship between time management and practice production. However, it is important to understand that there is a direct correlation among various factors--including how time is used, which services are provided, the volume of services provided and other factors--in establishing a practice with excellent financial results. As always, dentistry is about excellent patient care, but it still is important for the dentist and team to examine the day-to-day use of time and its effect on the business side of the practice.