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Episode #805: Office Autopsy: Implementing PRF
The popular office autopsy is back! In this episode, Kiera talks about a practice that worked with DAT to implement PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) into its toolbox. Not only did the therapy service massively increase this office’s production, but the team stayed consistent and focused for a majority of...  Read More
Episode #803: KPIs Are a Scoreboard for Your Practice
AT consultants Tiff and Denae discuss key performance indicators (KPIs). When utilized correctly, KPIs can help you understand if the individual pieces are moving in the right direction for the practice as a whole. They touch on finding the right metrics for positions, examples of what to track,...  Read More
Episode #801: Double Purpose Job Descriptions!
Job descriptions are one of the most underutilized tools in dental practices — especially when it comes to additional duties and how those can fit in. DAT consultants Tiff and Dana discuss using job descriptions for more than just onboarding. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana:     Read More
Episode #768: Dental Consultant's Top Tips to Maximize Your Software
Tiff and Dana return with efficiency hacks for going paperless in your practice. They touch on softwares to utilize, how to set expectations from the beginning, where you can go paperless right now, and more. Episode resources:   Read More
Episode #758: Make Exams As Easy As Possible
Britt and Tiff focus on ways teams can streamline skills in 2024. This episode is all about standardizing exams, for one doctor or multiple. They talk about ideas to streamline, how to involve the right people in implementation, and more Episode resources:   Read More
Episode #757: Finally Make Ordering Supplies Easy. With Derek Flesher at Ordo.
Kiera is joined by Deren Flesher, co-founder of Modento, to talk about a brand new product: Ordo! Ordo is a procurement software to help practices manage and order supplies. It’s built by dentists and refined by team members, so you know you’re getting a tried-and-true product. Dr. Flesher talks...  Read More
Episode #756: Do You Want Dessert? Increase Your Case Acceptance By Using This Simple Method.
Are you asking the right questions of your patients at the right time (and with the right energy)? Kiera and Tiff explain how to increase your practice’s case acceptance by assuming the yes. They compare it to the waiter asking if you want dessert at a restaurant: There’s a right way to go about...  Read More
Dental Hygiene Essentials: Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Smile in 2024
Maintaining a smile is perhaps an unwritten resolution for the new year. It's key to good health of mind and body, so it's important to take care of your smile. Moreover, you can't sport a good smile if your teeth and overall health are in tatters.  So what do you do? You simply follow...  Read More
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Episode #743: Birdseye View: Practical Application for Growth
Kiera shares what happens when the Dental A-Team comes to your practice — the prep before a consultant shows up, the assessment once boots are on the ground, and the implementations that can bring about a maximum gain with the least amount of effort. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera:     Read More
Does Medicare Cover Dental Care?
Does Medicare Cover Dental Care? Dental health is key to sustaining your quality of life. Medicare does offer provisions for dental services, but choosing the right plan can be challenging. If you’re currently on Medicare or are soon to turn 65, read on. Dental Health for Seniors Oral health is...  Read More
Episode #735: This Is What It Takes to Improve Your Practice
Are you doing what’s necessary to take your business where it needs to go? In this episode, Kiera asks some challenging questions meant to inspire listeners to take a good, hard look at their dedication to the workplace. If you want your team to be made up of hard workers who believe in the...  Read More
Photo by  A toothache from a damaged filling, fracture, decay, abscess, or something else can take its toll on your mental and physical well-being. The dull, throbbing ache you experience can sometimes feel like it will never end. Alongside toothache affecting your everyday life, it may also...  Read More
Episode #727: WWDD (What Would the Doctor Do) Calibration
Consultants Tiff and Britt share more insight on what’s being talked about in practices across the country. This episode’s focus: solid co-diagnoses. Hygienists, when you’re chair-side, it’s time to start asking yourself what doctor would do, give the patient a heads up, and make recommendations to...  Read More
Episode #717: Accelerated Hygiene Do’s and Don’ts
DAT consultants Tiff and Denae discuss accelerated (or assisted) hygiene and how it’s helpful amid transitions taking place in offices across the country. Together, they touch on the do’s and don’ts of implementing and/or perfecting its use in your practice. Do:          Develop protocol          ...  Read More
Epsiode #712: The Immersion of A.I. in Dentistry With Mike Buckner at Pearl AI
Kiera is joined by Mike Buckner of Pearl to talk about artificial intelligence in dentistry. They discuss how AI works in conjunction with dentists, the fears people have over AI utilization, how to publicize your use of AI in your practice, and more. Then, they dive into how Pearl technology...  Read More
Episode #708: You Need to Standardize Your Rooms
Tiff and Britt are here to address the chaos circling dental practices lately. The consultants provide tips for freeing up brain space:                  Standardize your rooms                          Color-code operatories                          Schedule out quarterly ops checks         ...  Read More
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
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