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How to Use Block Scheduling to Increase Productivity & Profitability
Ever feel like you’re running a jam-packed schedule but still struggling to hit your production goals? You’re not alone! Many dental practices work long hours, juggling appointments, but miss out on efficiency and profitability. The solution? Block scheduling. With the right structure, you can...  Read More
Episode #970: 3 Steps To Implement Block Scheduling
Block scheduling can transform your productivity into profitability. Kiera makes the implementation as easy as 1, 2, 3: 1. Identify your practice's production goals. 2. Design your ideal block schedule. 3. Implement, train, and track. Episode resources: Transcript Kiera Dent (00:02.36)...  Read More
Episode #969: It’s Time For a Q1 Review
Kiera touches base with doctors on how the first quarter of 2025 has gone. Ask yourself: 1. Are we tracking key performance indicators? 2. How’s the team efficiency and morale looking? 3. Do we need to adjust and refocus our annual goals? Episode resources: Transcript Kiera Dent...  Read More
Episode #968: The Financial Piece So Many Offices Forget About
Tiff and Britt discuss how a practice that was upside down financially picked through their systems with a fine-toothed comb to find success — and how you and your team can avoid this scenario. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:02.146) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We...  Read More
Hiring Hygienists In Today's Economy
Hiring and retaining hygienists has become one of the biggest challenges for dental practices. With increasing salary expectations, workforce shortages, and varying levels of experience among candidates, many offices struggle to remain competitive while maintaining profitability. In this guide,...  Read More
Maximizing Success in 2025: Q1 Review for Dental Practices
As we approach the end of Q1 2025, it's time to pause and ask: Are you on track for your best year yet? The first quarter of the year is a crucial time to assess progress, refine goals, and optimize operations to ensure continued success. If you haven’t yet evaluated your performance, now is the...  Read More
Solutions to Financial Struggles in Dentistry
Are You Tracking Your Dental Practice Finances the Right Way? Many dentists focus on production and patient care but often overlook hidden financial pitfalls that can significantly impact profitability. If your collections fluctuate, overhead seems too high, or you’re unsure why your cash flow...  Read More
Episode #967: Understanding Your P&L Can Be Easy As Pie
Kiera walks listeners through five steps to understanding a profit and loss statement: 1. Know the structure 2. Follow the revenue streams 3. Track your spending 4. Calculate the ratios 5. Set financial goals Episode resources: Transcript Kiera Dent (00:03.726) Hello, Dental A Team...  Read More
Episode #966: Planning For Your Practice Exit
Even if retirement is a long, long way off, it’s important to have an exit strategy ready to go. Tiff and Britt discuss both the emotional and business sides of things of making sure your practice is in order, including debt awareness, numbers in different scenarios, passive income possibilities,...  Read More
Avoid These Common Mistakes in Dental Polishing
Polishing is the final step in restorative dentistry, yet it is frequently underestimated or performed incorrectly. While its primary purpose is to enhance aesthetics, proper polishing also plays a critical role in ensuring restoration longevity, preventing plaque accumulation, and optimizing...  Read More
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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
Planning for Your Practice Exit – What You Need to Know
As a practicing dentist you should always be thinking about your career’s end. Sounds a little crazy in the world of “be in the present” that we live in, but trust me, you’ll thank us later! By planning for your practice exit, AKA retirement, you can ensure that you and your family (and even team)...  Read More
How to Successfully Onboard an Associate Dentist
Bringing a new associate dentist into your practice is a major milestone. Whether you're expanding your clinical services, improving hygiene check efficiency, or creating better work-life balance, a successful onboarding process is crucial to maintaining team harmony and patient trust. However, if...  Read More
Inside Modern Dentistry: Exploring Cutting-Edge Techniques and Patient-Centric Care
Modern dentistry has evolved from traditional methods to practices that combine innovative techniques with a focus on patient comfort. Today, dental clinics use advanced tools to deliver precise and efficient care. The Evolution of Dental Techniques Dental care has seen significant changes over...  Read More
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The Best Dental Podcasts for Growth-Minded Dentists
In the world of dental podcasts, there are many options to choose from, but if you're a dentist looking for actionable advice, real-world strategies, and expert insights, then The Dental A Team podcast is your ultimate go-to resource. Hosted by Kiera Dent, a seasoned dental consultant and CEO of...  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
Episode #963: How Dentists Can Help Optimize Claims
Tiff and Kristy explain how viewing claims as stories can improve how practices can streamline that process. They touch on doctor-led language to use from start to finish, how artificial intelligence can improve the process, safety protocols to implement, and more. Episode resources: ...  Read More
Episode #962: 3 Simple Steps to Boost Team Culture
Kiera shares a secret weapon to high morale in the office place: celebrations. There are three steps to maximize the fun while keeping everything running smoothly: 1. Create a birthday and celebration system. 2. Incorporate monthly team events. 3. Make recognition public and consistent. Episode...  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
Optimizing claims for the BEST returns
Are you tired of insurance companies dictating what your collections ratios look like? So are we! While we can’t control every aspect of this issue, there are a few spaces that you do have some control over, and hey, why not control what you can?! Take charge by optimizing your claims and...  Read More
Hiring & Training Made Easy (E.276)
Join Regan Robertson in an insightful conversation with Dr. Adrienne Reynolds, Chief HR Officer at Productive Dentist Academy and the visionary behind Dental TQ. In this episode, Adrienne discusses how traditional HR in dentistry often seen as the “internal police” can be transformed through...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 165: Talking Teledentistry at Yankee Dental Congress with Melissa K. Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFD
Although the concept of “teledentistry” has taken off in recent years, many dentists are still in the dark about its potential and the surprisingly simple ways they can begin implementing it. At this year’s Yankee Dental Congress, I sat down with the dynamic dental personality Melissa K. Turner...  Read More
Boost Team Morale: Celebrations in Dental Practices
Building a thriving practice isn’t just about great clinical skills or efficient systems—it’s also about creating a positive, engaged team culture. And one of the most underrated tools for strengthening your team? Celebrations in dental practices. If you want a happier, more engaged team, it’s time...  Read More
Episode #961: Solutions For Practices’ Top 3 Issues
Kiera shares the most common problems dental practices face — scheduling inefficiencies, high overhead costs, and patient retention — and how to fix them. Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.93) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera. And today, I just wanna come in...  Read More
Episode #960: The New Hygienist Landscape
Kiera and Britt continue their conversation from episode 958, , by discussing the shifting landscape of hygiene. This includes the pros and cons of assisted hygiene, shortened appointments, practices without hygienists, and more. Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.73) Hello,...  Read More
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