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The Dentist Manifesto:  Dr. Emily Letran on Autonomy, Joy, and Legacy   Dentistry is not for the faint of heart. It demands precision, patience, and resilience. Dr. Emily Letran’s, "The Dentist Manifesto" meets that reality head-on. She doesn’t gloss over the stress, mistakes, and “Murphy’s Law”...  Read More
The #1 Dental Marketing Book That’s Helping Dentists Grow in 2025
Let’s be real—running a dental practice today takes way more than being a great clinician. You can invest in the latest tech, train your team, and deliver top-notch care, but if patients don’t know you exist (or if the wrong patients keep showing up), growth stalls. That’s the exact pain point...  Read More
From One Practice to Five: Turning Your Dental Team Into Growth Partners | Dr. Ben Liu | 577
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Beyond Insurance Limits | Why Clinical Care Must Lead, Not PPO Rules (E.259)
“Clinical autonomy isn’t a luxury. It’s the only way to practice with integrity.” — Dr. Nikki Green Episode Overview In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce Baird sits down with Fort Worth dentist Dr. Nikki Green, who sold her practice to a DSO while preserving her...  Read More
Leadership Lessons Every Dental Owner Needs
Why Leadership Matters in Dentistry Dentists wear more than one hat. You’re not only a clinician, you’re an entrepreneur, and leadership is one of the most important roles you play on your team. Whether you prefer the word boss or leader, the truth is that the culture, direction, and growth of your...  Read More
Leadership Qualities That Will Hone Your Practice Culture
Tiff and Britt celebrate all the leaders in the dentistry for National Boss’s Day! They talk about key qualities the best leaders have, maintaining a humility/confidence balance, how leadership is entrepreneurship, and a ton more. Episode resources: Transcript; The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello...  Read More
Micro Moves That Beat Burnout (E.307)
“We have an epidemic of comfort.” – Dr. Eric Recker Brief Overview of the Episode Regan Robertson, Dr. Chad Johnson, and Dr. Maggie Augustyn sit down with Dr. Eric Recker to unpack practical ways to push back against burnout in real time. From defining what you’re actually chasing to using...  Read More
Essential Checklist When Opening a New Dental Clinic
Opening a new dental clinic is an exciting yet complex phase that requires meticulous planning, substantial investment, and attention to countless details.  Whether you're a recent dental school graduate launching your first practice or an experienced dentist expanding to a new location, success...  Read More
Office Autopsy: Turning Stagnation Into Growth
Why We Do an Office Autopsy In consulting, we call it an office autopsy, a deep dive into a practice’s systems, schedule, and team dynamics to identify what’s really driving (or stalling) results. It’s not about pointing fingers. It’s about finding the small but critical levers that move a practice...  Read More
Auto-Enrollment and Auto-Escalation: What Practice Owners May Consider Before Implementing a 401(k)
By Director and Practice Integration Advisor Thomas Bodin, CFA®, CFP®    If you are thinking about implementing a 401(k) plan in your practice or have already established one after Dec. 29, 2022, the SECURE 2.0 Act has two new provisions you need to be aware of: auto-enrollment and auto-escalation....  Read More
Practice Autopsy: From Stagnant to Producing in 6 Weeks
Kiera and Trish apply their dentistry expertise for another practice autopsy! This episode looks at a legacy practice that was experiencing stagnation in production because of numerous challenges. Kiera and Trish walk through what exactly was changed to allow this practice to hit its production...  Read More
Why Dentists Struggle with Scheduling
A packed day doesn’t always mean a productive one. Many dentists end their day feeling drained, not because of the number of patients seen, but because the schedule wasn’t optimized. Without a solid framework, days feel chaotic, procedures run over, and the team burns out. The solution isn’t more...  Read More
When Negativity Spreads: How Complaining About Patients Hurts Your Practice Culture
?? Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of Dental Drill Bits, Dana Pardue and Sandy Pardue tackle a topic every dental team faces but rarely talks about — complaining about patients. What starts as harmless venting can quietly poison your team’s morale and even drive productivity down. Dana...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 183: Where Fungi Meets Flossing—The Intersection of Wellness, Nutrition, and Dentistry
In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, a neuroscientist and a dentist come together to talk about mushroom superfoods and nutritional counseling. Sean Lacoursiere, PhD is the Chief Innovation Officer of Maia Farms and a neuroscientist on a mission to change our relationship with nutrition...  Read More
How Dentists Can Use Video to Boost Marketing and Build Trust: Proven Strategies
When was the last time you scrolled through social media and didn’t stop on a video? Exactly. Video has become one of the most powerful tools in marketing—and for dental practices, it’s a game-changer. If you’re wondering how dentists can use video to boost marketing and build trust, you’re in the...  Read More
Patient Retention Strategies Every Dental Practice Should Adopt in 2025
In a competitive dental market, getting a patient in the door is only half the battle. The real long-term success comes from keeping them coming back. Whether someone traveled to see an  for a specialty treatment or visited your practice for routine care, what ensures that they return, refer...  Read More
Do you take my insurance? The right answer that leads to a booked patient.
The phone rings. A new patient is on the line with a toothache. They’re ready to book an appointment... but before they do, they ask the one question that stops so many calls in their tracks: “Do you take my insurance?” Most receptionists answer in one of two ways:             “Yes, we’re...  Read More
Choosing Acquisition Over Start-Up: Tech, Teamwork, and Tenacity | Dr. Monil Mehta | 576
Is Acquisition the Real Shortcut to a Modern, Profitable Dental Practice? In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Dr. Monil Mehta, owner of Dentistry On The Ponds, to uncover what really happens after buying a dental practice in today’s market. Since acquiring his office in 2022, Dr. Mehta...  Read More
Episode 69 - Who Makes Money From Dentists?
On Episode 69, we discuss the many other people and businesses that make money from dentists being dentists. Is this the same in other industries also? Are there ways to limit this overhead? We also discuss how much the cost of dental school education has risen in the last 20 years compared to the...  Read More
The $16 Billion Data Problem No One Talks About in Dentistry
If you run a dental practice, you’ve likely faced the frustration of reviewing monthly numbers and seeing your first-pass claim approval rate stagnate at 75%. It’s a tough pill to swallow, especially when everyone says the “industry standard” should be closer to 95%. Yet, even after investing in...  Read More
More Stability and Predictability in Dentistry
Every dentist wants stability. Without it, days feel chaotic. Revenue swings, last-minute no-shows, and recurring team drama can leave you drained. True stability isn’t about luck, it’s about creating systems that produce consistent results. When systems are in place, you trade chaos for confidence...  Read More
From Chaos to Consistency: Steps For Owners to Succeed
Kiera shares specific tips for how practice owners can gain consistency, confidence, and calm in their day-to-day unsteady of chaos and surprise at the unknown.  Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today's a fun day. ?...  Read More
Flip the Switch Finding Power in Chaos (E.306)
“I’d had it with the office. I’d had it with the day. So I just flipped the lever and everything came back to life.” – Dr. Maggie Augustyn   Brief Overview of the Episode When everything in your practice stops working, what do you do? In this conversation, Dr. Chad Johnson and Regan Robertson...  Read More
Top Strategies for How Behavioral Signals Impact Your Dental Practice's Local Rankings
When it comes to growing your dental practice, you probably already know how important  is. After all, most dental patients aren’t looking for a dentist three states away—they’re searching right in your neighborhood. And when they do, you want your practice to show up at the top of the local search...  Read More
Clarity in Job Descriptions Creates Accountability
Why job descriptions matter more than you think Many practices treat job descriptions as paperwork that sits in a folder. In reality, clear dental job descriptions provide the vision and direction each team member needs to succeed. Without them, accountability feels impossible because people don’t...  Read More
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