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Episode #706: How To Utilize EFDAs to Maximize Your Office
Consultants Tiff and Dana are talking about EFDAs, or expanded functions dental assistants, in this episode. They break down where EFDAs can be utilized, how to best employ them, a look at practices who use EFDAs well, and a whole lot more. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana:     Read More
1654 Comfort Dental CEO Dr. Rick Kushner's Fantastic Five Keys to Great Practice Management : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Rick A. Kushner is President, Founder, CEO and CFO of Comfort Dental, the largest and most successful dental franchise in the world. He graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1977.  Dr. Kushner has always advocated, taught and pioneered the concept of accessible, fair priced...  Read More
Episode #702: Calibrate New Docs and Hygienists Like a Boss
Tiff and Dana are talking about a shift they’re seeing in a lot of practices these days: Practices adding providers! The best way to bring on new folks means making sure everyone is on the page, and Tiff and Dana dive into proper calibration for both new doctors and new hygienists. On the hygienist...  Read More
Episode #700: Seven Ways to Go From Good to Great
The Dental A-Team podcast family has been together for 700 episodes, and Kiera’s here to celebrate it. She shares seven themes of podcast topics that have made dental practices go from good to great:          Billing basics               Overhead knowledge               White noise time          ...  Read More
Episode #699: Are You Diagnosing?
If your practice isn’t meeting monthly goals, it might be a sneaky factor as to why: You’re not diagnosing enough! Tiff and Dana explain how to go about tracking diagnoses, what numbers to aim for, timeline, and more. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana:     Read More
Preventive Dentistry – Your Key to Optimal Dental Care!
Let's talk about something that's super important but often gets overshadowed by other dental topics - preventive dentistry or dental care. You might be wondering what exactly preventive dentistry is and why it matters. Well, buckle up because this blog is about to dive into that and so much more....  Read More
Episode #696: Applying the Problem-Solution-Problem Approach
Britt and Tiff discuss how to present diagnosis information to patients in a clear and educational way with the problem-solution-problem approach (aka the Oreo cookie). Your patients don’t have to be scared by “problems,” but it is important to give them the right information in a manageable way —...  Read More
Episode #692: Schedule __% of Your Treatment in the Back Office
That’s 80%, folks. 80% of your treatment should be scheduled in the back office. Tiff and Dana talk all about scheduling in this episode — the importance, the successes that come, and how to go about implementing. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana:     Read More
Episode #691: Tracking Case Acceptance Made Simple
Britt and Tiff talk about the areas critical to having the best case acceptance in your practice. Together, they break down…          Styles: dollar for dollar and one for one               What the best tracking programs are               Tips for follow-up               What information to...  Read More
Which states do we buy dental equipment from?
After beginning the search to liquidate dental equipment in your office, you may seek to find a company or organization located in your state. We assist dental and medical offices with donating or selling their used equipment in the following states:      Alabama     Alaska     Arizona  ...  Read More
#673: How To: 5-Star New Patient Exams
Consultants Tina and Tiff talk about how to nail a 5-star worthy new patient exam, including establishing a relationship, perfecting the hand-off, and building a system based on what works. Diagnoses can’t come before a relationship — that’s how to be worthy of those five stars. Episode resources: ...  Read More
Episode #664: Here’s How to Hire Dental Assistants ASAP
The dentistry world is still struggling to bounce back from the impacts that Covid-19 had on the industry — people resigning and schools not generating as many new workers. Kiera gives tips on how to find dental assistants for your practice quickly and effectively. Her suggestions include:       ...  Read More
Episode #662: How to Perform a Perfect Handoff?
It’s a consultant takeover! Tiff and Britt discuss the pluses of using route slips in your practice. Using a protocol for route slips will ramp up your office communications and help secure the trust of your patients. Consider the two following questions when using route slips:                   ...  Read More
Dental Industry Marketing: Significance, Errors, and Fixes
In my capacity as the Founder and CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, a company that specializes in providing ethical branding and digital marketing services tailored specifically for dentists, I have had the privilege of gaining extensive insights into the dental industry's marketing landscape. Over...  Read More
6 dental tips for the holiday season
Usually, there is always a lot to eat during the holiday season. Sometimes, you leave your teeth looking less than merry and bright during the holiday season. Maintaining healthy teeth during the holiday season often seems difficult for most people. The temptation to resist certain types of food...  Read More
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Episode : #643: Making CE Actually FUN!
Kiera and Tiff are tuning in once more from the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention, fresh off three Dental A-Team events. Together, they reflect on how beneficial a) creating entertaining, powerful CE presentations, b) being willing to participate during those classes, and c) debriefing with your...  Read More
Episode : #642: 3 Benefits to Calibrating Exams
Brit and Dana are talking about the benefits of calibrating exams in a practice with multiple doctors. Specifically, they share three benefits for getting doctors, hygienists, and the hand-offs between them on the same page: Everyone speaks with more confidence Time is more efficiently utilized...  Read More
Episode : #630: A.I. in the Dental Space with Mike Buckner At Pearl
This episode is all about artificial intelligence in the world of dentistry. Kiera is joined by Mike Buckner to talk about Pearl, a company utilizing AI to perfect dental diagnoses. They walk through how to use the system (follow DAT on Instagram to watch Reels!), how the software works, and how...  Read More
Episode : #629: Do This During Downtime
Dana and Tiff provide tips and tricks for what to do when time moves slowly and there’s not a lot going on in your practice. In this episode, they talk about why it’s important to have a downtime list of tasks that’ll help move the business forward and approaches each department can take when there...  Read More
Episode : #615: Complete Your Ops Manual in 90 Days!
Kiera and Tiff quickly run through why it’s so important to have your ops manual current and relevant, and how the Dental A-Team can help you get there.  Read More
Episode : #614: Curse of the Missing Lab Cases
A tip for the clinical team! Does your practice have a process for keeping track of lab cases? Kiera walks through the following suggestions to make sure everything is buttoned up:          Establish a process for cases and all the moving parts               Establish a process for checking cases...  Read More
Categories: Hygiene, Pediatric
Invisalign has emerged as a popular orthodontic treatment worldwide, known for its effectiveness and aesthetic appeal. However, the cost of Invisalign can vary significantly from country to country. This comprehensive guide will provide an overview of how , particularly in cities like Gurgaon,...  Read More
Episode : #609: Let’s Get Elevated Hygiene With Tiffanie Trader
There’s a lot to know under the umbrella of a hygiene department. Kiera and Tiff touch on what the ideal and most efficient hygiene department looks like — including each hygienist bringing in 3 times their hourly rate — and how to run an assessment to know where your department falls on a 5-star...  Read More
Episode : #606: Dynamite Dental Assistants With Tiffanie Trader
This is an episode dedicated to the dental assistants out there. Kiera and Tiff have both worked and loved working as dental assistants, sucking spit and all. They tease out what July 2023 will entail, methods provided by the Dental A-Team to perfect the cog in the wheel (aka those dental...  Read More
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