Dental A Team with Kiera Dent
Dental A Team with Kiera Dent
Dentists, this is your playbook for building a practice that THRIVES rather than just survives! If you're ready to scale, streamline, or simply want to lead like a CEO, we're here to support you with our strategies.
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Episode #979: Signs You (Or Your Practice) Are Experiencing Burnout
Have you noticed signs of apathy in your practice? Does your job feel insurmountable? Kiera talks about telltale signs of burnout, how to help people bounce back from burnout, and ways to avoid burning out in the first place. Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental...  Read More
Episode #978: Eco-Friendly Methods To Establish Today
Tiff and Dana walk through different dental departments and share ideas many practices have used to keep things green, including reconsidering which items actually need to be disposable, reducing paper, reusing plastic, and more. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:02)...  Read More
Overcoming Burnout in Dental Practices
Burnout is a real challenge many dental professionals face, but it doesn’t have to be a permanent state. Whether you’re a practice owner, a dentist, or a team member, recognizing the signs and knowing how to overcome burnout can make a significant difference. Let’s explore the telltale signs and...  Read More
Sustainable Dentistry: Easy Ways to Make Your Practice More Eco-Friendly
As healthcare providers, dentists have a unique opportunity to reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote sustainability—all while delivering top-notch care to patients. The good news? Making your practice more eco-friendly doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Small, intentional changes...  Read More
How to Create an Exceptional Patient Experience
Most patients don’t know what makes a great filling or crown, but they always remember how they felt in your care. The way you communicate, the ease of scheduling, and the trust you build are what truly define an exceptional patient experience. Many practices put heavy focus on new patient...  Read More
Episode #973: Dr. DiPilla’s Cosmetic to Holistic Dentistry Journey
Kiera is joined by Dr. Robert DiPilla to talk about his world of dentistry, including the transition from cosmetic to holistic services, how he educated his patients, lessons learned during his multi-practice ownership, and more. About Dr. DiPilla: Dr. Robert DiPilla studied dentistry at the...  Read More
Episode #965: 3 Steps For a Smooth + Successful Associate Onboarding
Bringing on an associate is a big move for any practices, and while the benefits fill out a long list, the way it’s done will have lingering impacts, for better or worse. Kiera gives three actionable tips on how to make the transition a smooth one for all involved. 1. Find an associate who fits...  Read More
Episode #964: Happy National Dentist's Day!
Kiera reminds dentists to prioritize wellness and support in their day-to-day. Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01.006) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and happy National Dentist Day. I felt like today would be such a great day for us to highlight how we can...  Read More
Empowering Dentists: Mental Health and Support for Success
Dentistry is rewarding, but it can also be isolating. Many dentists feel like they’re on their own island, handling everything from patient care to business decisions while managing a team. On National Dentist Day, it’s time to recognize and celebrate all that dentists do—while also acknowledging...  Read More
Episode #955: Spread Love Like Confetti
It’s not difficult to enter a practice and feel whether a team is synergistic and they love each other versus if they have animosity and do not get along. Kiera gives advice for spreading love to team members and patients, and establishing a culture of appreciation beyond Valentine’s Day. ...  Read More
Episode #954: Getting Your Team Aligned
Kiera talks about the power of ‘state of the company’ meetings, how to set them up, how to roll them out, and how to continue having them quarter after quarter. Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.802) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera. And today I just wanna ask...  Read More
Episode #953: How to Overcome Negative Production Impacts
Tiff and Dana share common pitfalls that scale back your practice’s production — and what to do to address them. Included solutions are Dental A-Team’s scorecard and a fixed cost spreadsheet, which you can reach out to the DAT for help on: .  Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team...  Read More
Episode #944: Reignite Your Passion
Kiera lists a series of questions listeners can ask themselves when they’re feeling a lack of passion for their job, life, relationships, and more. Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.994) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and I hope today is just a great day for...  Read More
Episode #942: How to Combat Loneliness
Loneliness and social isolation are factors in an epidemic across the United States. Kiera takes the time to talk about ways to fight back the loneliness in our everyday lives. Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.9) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and I hope you're...  Read More
Episode #938: Fitness Amid Everyday Busyness
“Humans want to move, and life gets in the way.” Those are the words of Laura, Kiera’s personal trainer, who’s the guest for this episode. Together, Kiera and Laura discuss overcoming the often quite sedentary life of dentistry professionals by bringing on a source of accountability. Episode...  Read More
Episode #936: 2025: The Year to Thrive
Happy New Year! Instead of setting resolutions to start off 2025, Kiera tries a different route: identity changes. What fights can you stop starting in your personal or professional life in order to become the best person, the best dental hygienist, the best doctor, the best _______ you can be in...  Read More
Episode #935: Prompts to Reflect on 2024
On this final day of 2024, Kiera gives listeners a series prompts to reflect on the past year — personal, professional, and many stops in between. Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.964) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and happy New Year's Eve. I cannot believe...  Read More
Episode #927: Navigating Burnout: “It’s Not A Dead End, It’s A Cul-de-sac”
Dr. Brian Harris of Smile Virtual gets real and raw with Kiera. The topic: burnout, and how Dr. Harris navigated it to boost himself toward success. He talks about what that meant personally, professionally, as well as tackling the reality of finances and production with a practice partner, and...  Read More
Episode #922: Thanks For Being Part of a Dream Come True!
Here’s to the people who make your life incredible. Happy Thanksgiving! Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.856) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and happy Thanksgiving. You guys, if you are new to the podcast, welcome. I'm so happy you're here. If you've been...  Read More
Episode #921: Why Perio Calibration Matters (Even When You Think It Doesn’t)
This one's for the doctors and hygienists. Tiff and Britt discuss why perio calibration matters, how accountability on top of that improves practice-wide success, the right percentages your hygiene department should be reaching, and more. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team...  Read More
Episode #908: Book Club: Prioritize A Higher Level of Fun (!!!)
Kiera and Dana download the latest Dental A-Team book, . Specifically, the two discuss why it’s so important to strive for playfulness, connection, and fun even in the workplace, as well as a new DAT project — coming March 2025! Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01.026)...  Read More
Episode #907: Successful Step-by-Step From 4 Ops to 8 Ops and Insane Growth
Kiera speaks with Drs. Nick and Whitney Forsythe about their journey of being married and buying (then growing) a dental practice, and where they are now. Points include not letting work ruin a personal life, laying the groundwork for a good reputation, managing schedules, and more. Episode...  Read More
Episode #894: Book Club: Die with Zero, Maximize Your Life Experiences
Kiera reviews the September book club selection:  by Bill Perkins. She compares the Die with Zero method with profit-first, talks about applying this mindset in her own life, and how to enjoy life richly.  Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01.346) Hello, Dental A Team...  Read More
Episode #878: Treatment Planning: What’s Best For the Patient?
Tiff and Dana lay out the most critical piece when it comes to communicating with patients during treatment planning: Focus on the patient’s health, not money or insurance. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:01.506) All right. Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We are so happy...  Read More
Episode #868: DAT Book Club: Clear Your Limiting Beliefs
Britt reviews the July book club selection,  by Louise Hay, by touching on the principles that most stood out to her: clearing out your limiting beliefs, knowing the power of the present moment, applying a positive narrative to your life, and more. Episode resources: Transcript: Britt...  Read More
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