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No Drama, All Integrity: Inside a Truly Patient-Driven Practice | Dr. Lance McGavin | 574
Quick Win for you: Before making your next practice decision, ask yourself: “Does this reflect the values I want my practice to stand for?” Now, imagine starting a practice where every decision is based on doing the right thing for patients AND your team, even when it costs more time, money, or...  Read More
Dentistry Career Paths: Fulfillment Beyond the Numbers
Dentists face an important question at almost every stage of their careers: What’s the right career path for me? Do you stay an associate? Buy into a practice? Bring on a partner? Or sell to a DSO? The truth is, there isn’t one “perfect” career path in dentistry. Each choice comes with benefits...  Read More
The Art of the Perfect (Dental) Partnership
Kiera is joined by Dr. Hunter Bennett of Bonita Endodontics to dive into the ins and outs of dentistry partnerships, including hiring for passion, splitting tasks, going DSO, and more. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and I...  Read More
The Power of One Small Change (E.305)
“Dentists, we have a really sucky job at times. Letting one another know we care can make a world of difference.” – Dr. Chad Johnson Brief Overview: Running a practice, leading a team, balancing family, and trying to maintain your own health can leave little room for anything else. In this...  Read More
These Are the Characteristics of An Effective Leader
Tiff and Kristy go into the DNA of an effective leader. These are the common traits that Dental A-Team has seen from the top dental practices, with Tiff and Kristy breaking down how exactly these leaders were able to cultivate such characteristics. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A...  Read More
Effective Leadership in Dentistry: Building Culture and Engagement
Fostering a positive team culture and boosting engagement starts with effective leadership. The way you show up as a leader doesn’t just guide your practice, it sets the tone for how your team performs, grows, and thrives every single day. Lead with Vision and Consistency Your team is always...  Read More
Mastering Quarterly Meetings in Your Dental Practice
Dentists often set ambitious annual goals but get stuck in the daily grind. The problem? Without structure, it’s hard to keep your team aligned and focused. That’s where quarterly meetings come in. Quarterly meetings create clarity, accountability, and momentum. They help leadership teams identify...  Read More
The Guiding Principle of a Successful Practice Is _________
Kiera shares with listeners how to run quarterly meetings to get clarity, alignment, and accountability. She touches on the creation of 90-day plans, creating a definition of done, and why instilling a traction cadence is so helpful and practical. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A...  Read More
Why Emergency Dental Practices Leave Money on the Table (And How to Fix It)
Emergency dental care should be a goldmine. Patients arrive in pain, ready to pay for immediate relief. Yet most emergency practices capture less than 60% of their revenue potential. After analyzing operational data from multiple UK emergency dental practices, clear patterns emerge about where...  Read More
Hiring Series: Why Your Job Offer Letter Could Make or Break Your Next Hire
Hiring Series: The Drill on Job Offers   Why Job Offers Matter Skipping this step can leave your practice exposed. Without a written offer, team members may not know:          How much they’re being paid               What benefits are included               Who they report to            ...  Read More
Transform Cold Rejections into Warm Leads with the ARENA Strategy | GMS
Hot Take: What if the biggest marketing mistake isn’t your ads, scripts, or flyers, but the fact that you walk away after the first ‘no’? Think about it, two practices, same city, same budget. One doctor gets shut down by a gatekeeper and walks away. The other doctor turns that same “no” into a...  Read More
The One Big Beautiful Bill: Planning Opportunities for Clinicians and Practice Owners
By Director and Practice Integration Advisor Thomas Bodin, CFA®, CFP®   The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced sweeping changes that are expected to shape tax planning for clinicians and practice owners over the next several years. While the legislation touches on many...  Read More
How to Bill Dental Procedures Through Medical Insurance with Dr. Tontra Lowe
How to Bill Dental Procedures Through Medical Ins. Or  Watch on YouTube In this episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Tontra Lowe—dentist, Army veteran, and founder of Professional Auxiliary Training to talk about how dentists can unlock a “second wallet” for...  Read More
Inside Year One: Lessons from Launching a Modern Dental Practice | Dr. Jessica Pushee | 573
Change is never easy in practice ownership but it’s often the bold decisions that shape the kind of practice (and leader) you become. Dr. Jessica Pushee shares how she: - Took a stand by staying out-of-network with Delta Dental - Turned micromanaging habits into true leadership growth - Learned...  Read More
The Calibration Imperative (E.258)
“Calibration is critical to success because patients pay for trust and predictability.” – Dr. Jackson Bean Brief Overview of the Episode Dental schools are graduating underprepared clinicians. Patients are more informed but also more confused by insurance. Associates often default to PPO rules...  Read More
Let Them: The Leadership Strategy That Helped Our Clients Grow
Most dentists didn’t get into this field to manage people. Yet here you are, juggling patients, payroll, treatment planning, and team dynamics… while also trying to grow. Burnout creeps in, especially when it feels like you have to control everything to keep things from falling apart. What if the...  Read More
Reduce Stress, Lead With More Confidence & Stop Micromanaging
It’s book club time! Kiera talks about  by Mel Robbins and how the method can propel leaders into the best versions of themselves. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is book club time. It's been a hot minute since...  Read More
WHY NAP CONSISTENCY STILL MATTERS FOR LOCAL SEO IN 2025 (AND HOW TO GET IT RIGHT)
When it comes to growing your dental practice in 2025, few things are as frustrating as being invisible online—especially when you know potential patients in your community are searching for the exact dental services you provide. Here’s the kicker: even if you’ve invested in a beautiful , and tried...  Read More
Turning Websites Into Patient Connections (E.304)
“It was what I wanted, and I didn’t even know what I wanted.” – Dr. Crystal Martin Episode Overview: For years, Dr. Crystal Martin avoided updating her website. Every option felt the same: cookie-cutter, uninspired, and disconnected from the heart of her practice. In this episode, she opens up...  Read More
Are You Becoming The CEO Dentist
If you’re a dentist who owns your practice, you already hold the title of “CEO.” But wearing the title and living the role are two very different things. The real CEO dentists aren’t stuck in the day-to-day. They lead with vision. They empower their teams. They scale without sacrificing their time,...  Read More
How Dental Practices Can Stay in Compliance with EEOC Guidelines
Dental practices must adhere to the guidelines set by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in order to ensure they are providing a fair and non-discriminatory workplace for all employees. The EEOC enforces federal laws that prohibit discrimination against job applicants and...  Read More
Dental CEOs 101
Is running a dental practice the most stressful part of your life? Does hiring and retaining the right people seem impossible? Do you question whether dentistry was the right choice for you? Kiera reflects on DAT’s recent CEO Dentist Webinar, including what dental leadership ideally looks like —...  Read More
How One Practice Scaled from $3.2M to $5M Without Burning Out
On the surface, this practice was doing well. Strong revenue, a steady team, and loyal patients. But growth had hit a ceiling. The owner had ambitious goals, yet like many dentists, they were caught in the common trap: wanting expansion without sacrificing time, health, or the culture they’d worked...  Read More
How Dental Medical Spas Can Avoid a Dental Board Complaint
Dental medical spas combine cosmetic dentistry with spa-like treatments, offering patients a blend of aesthetic procedures and relaxation services. These facilities are growing in popularity as they provide services such as teeth whitening, Botox injections, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and...  Read More
Your Collections Will Skyrocket With This Advice
Tiff and Dana take a close look at a practice that wanted to get a handle on its growth. They discuss knowing numbers inside and out, forming a growth plan, keeping your team involved in any expansion. Episode resources: Transcript:   The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello Dental A Team listeners. I...  Read More
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