Meet Kevin Tighe - Your Dental Practice Management Consultant
With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the dental industry, I bring practical, proven strategies to help practices like yours grow efficiently and sustainably.
I founded Cambridge Dental Consultants, specializing in marketing, sales, and team development. I became a nationally recognized seminar speaker, presenting in nearly every state, and contributed to early online dental communities—Dentaltown founder Howard Farran even invited me to write for the Farran Report, the newsletter that preceded Dentaltown.
I've authored over 100 articles for leading publications including Dental Economics, DentistryIQ, AGD Impact (the Academy of General Dentistry's magazine), Dentaltown magazine, and others.
I'm an active voice on Dentaltown with over 20,000 posts, sharing real-world advice that resonates with thousands of dentists.
My background includes attending private school in New York City and Boston University (liberal arts), followed by extensive specialized management training geared toward dental practices. I've also created comprehensive dental office manuals used by practices nationwide.
Beyond dentistry, I have a deep appreciation for the arts. I'm a professional photographer whose work has appeared in Getty Images and Rolling Stone, and I'm continually building my skills on piano, guitar, ukulele, and harmonica. Proud father of two and grandfather of two.
Life took a meaningful pause in recent years. In 2021, my mother's husband passed away. Six months later, she relocated from the vibrant Washington DC area—where she'd enjoyed book clubs, opera, marathon running into her 60s, and cycling around the world into her 80s—to be closer to family. Tragically, shortly after arriving, she broke her hip. Over the next 2½ years, I served as her medical power of attorney and advocate, managing multiple surgeries, long-term care, finances, and insurance matters until she passed peacefully on St. Patrick's Day 2024, surrounded by love and in touch with family and friends.
The following year was devoted to settling the estate, restoring personal balance, and tending to my other successful business interests. As that chapter closed, I returned to participating actively on Dentaltown—and quickly realized how much I missed consulting.
Now, I'm eager to return on a very limited, highly personalized basis. I take these relationships seriously; they're far more than transactional. Many clients from my early Cambridge days remain good friends today. I've watched their children grow up, join the practice as associates, and build their own successes. My focus is building that same trusted, long-term partnership with you.
My Philosophy & Approach
I've learned that the real difference-maker in consulting isn't just identifying opportunities—whether that's refining systems, boosting new patients, improving case acceptance, optimizing scheduling, or aligning the team—it's the relentless follow-up to ensure things actually get implemented and stick.
My approach is deliberate and focused: We tackle one priority at a time, fully resolving it before moving to the next. This avoids overwhelm, builds momentum, and delivers measurable results faster. Combined with unlimited access and ongoing accountability, it creates lasting change without unnecessary disruption.
That's why my services are primarily virtual (unlimited scheduled phone/email support), with any in-person sessions held offsite. Staff can reach me directly via email (with you CC'd for transparency), fostering open communication and quick wins.
Why Offsite Meetings?
- Eliminates practice distractions (emergencies, phones, patients) for focused, productive discussions.
- Allows your team to step away and bond in a fresh environment.
- Keeps me energized by minimizing travel fatigue.
Exceptions available (e.g., one onsite visit if truly needed).
This modern, efficient model keeps costs down while maximizing impact.
No Paperwork – Just a Simple Start
One common feedback from past clients was the hassle of lengthy signup forms—for the doctor, associates, and especially coordinating staff to complete and return theirs.
With my approach, there's no paperwork for you to manage.
By the time we begin, I'll already have the essential details about you and the practice from our discovery call and discussions.
For the team, instead of forms, I'll schedule short, individual phone interviews with each staff member (at convenient times for your schedule). These conversations are simply to gather basic information—like their role, how long they've been with the practice, and their day-to-day functions—so I can understand the team dynamics from everyone's perspective.
Doctors often tell me this step alone helps build immediate rapport and open communication with the staff, creating a strong foundation right from the start.
Consulting Packages
All packages include:
- Unlimited scheduled phone/email support.
- Direct staff email access (doctor CC'd).
- Focused, one-priority-at-a-time strategies in your chosen areas (marketing, systems, team performance, growth, etc.).
- Strong emphasis on follow-up and accountability for real, sustained results.
- Travel fully included (I arrange for efficiency).
Package 1: Virtual Momentum (90 Days) – $4,500
Purely remote, focused guidance to tackle and complete key priorities without interruptions.
Package 2: Focused Acceleration (90 Days + 1 Offsite Visit) – $7,500
Everything in Virtual plus one full-day intensive offsite meeting for deeper strategy, alignment, and implementation planning.
Package 3: Comprehensive Growth (180 Days + 2 Offsite Visits) – $12,000
Extended support with two full-day offsites (one onsite possible by exception) for ongoing priority resolution and long-term transformation.
Custom packages available. Let's start with a complimentary discovery call to discuss your biggest priority and ensure we're the right fit.
