Dental A Team with Kiera Dent
Dental A Team with Kiera Dent
Dentists, this is your playbook for building a practice that THRIVES rather than just survives! If you're ready to scale, streamline, or simply want to lead like a CEO, we're here to support you with our strategies.
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Stop Avoiding Talking About Compliance
Tiff and Kristy take a look at patient privacy and the regulatory compliance associated with that privacy, including HIPAA and OSHA. They touch on their own experiences with compliance, how to better educate your practice, what not to do, and more. Episode resources: Transcript:  The Dental...  Read More
3 Systems Your Practice Should Have in Place
High-performing dental practices don’t happen by chance. They’re built on foundational systems that support profitability, reduce stress, and create consistent patient care. After working with hundreds of practices across the country, one pattern is clear: the most productive teams run on these...  Read More
The Empty Millionaire: Why Hitting Financial Goals Isn’t Enough
Many dentists dream of the day their practice crosses the million-dollar threshold. It often looks like freedom, peace, and happiness. But for too many, the reality is the opposite. What was supposed to be a peak becomes a pause. Instead of fulfillment, there’s fatigue. Instead of celebration,...  Read More
HIPAA, OSHA, & Beyond: A Fun Guide to Dental Compliance
Let’s face it: when you hear HIPAA or OSHA, your brain probably thinks "paperwork" or "penalties." But compliance doesn’t have to be overwhelming or dull. At The Dental A Team, we believe regulatory compliance should protect your practice and patients while fitting seamlessly into your systems. So,...  Read More
Dentistry Innovations You Need To Be Aware Of
Tiff and Dana discuss how dental practices are being innovative in 2025, including A.I., apps, and other technologies that will streamline the busy work and help teams focus on being human. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:02) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. Dana and I...  Read More
Infection Control Innovations
Infection control isn’t just a checklist—it’s a system. At Dental A Team, we’ve worked with hundreds of practices across the country, and one thing is clear: when your infection control is DIALED IN, your team runs more confidently, your patients feel safer, and your practice stands out! Whether...  Read More
The 1% Rule for Practice Owners
Kiera and Tiff discuss chipping away at your goals and problems in small pieces, and how this can stack habits in a way that’s not completely overwhelming. This can be applied to your personal life or your practice life! Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team...  Read More
What Dentists REALLY Need to Hear About Mental Health
Tiff and Dana discuss the impacts mental health has on the dental industry, including how to take a step back and re-center yourself, maintaining a positive mindset, setting up a team of delegation and accountability, and more. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello,...  Read More
What Can Dentists Do to Prevent Burnout? 5 Real-World Solutions
Being a dentist can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its share of stress. Demanding patients, long hours, and the pressure to be perfect can feel like a lot. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you avoid burnout, enjoy dentistry, and keep the smiles coming–both for your patients and...  Read More
How Leadership and Tax Strategy Drive Profitability
What really separates high-performing dental practices from the rest? It’s not geography. It’s not your specialty. And it’s definitely not a magic marketing bullet. According to CPA Morgan Hamon, and backed by our experience consulting with practices, it’s leadership. Whether you're a GP in a small...  Read More
Should You Sell your Dental Practice?
Is Selling to a DSO the Right Move for Your Practice? The dental industry is at a tipping point. DSOs are booming, private equity is knocking, and many dentists are wondering: Should I sell? There’s no universal answer, but there is a smarter way to think through the options. In our recent podcast...  Read More
What Dentists Should Know Before Selling to a DSO
In the past five years, the dental industry has experienced a seismic shift: the rise of DSOs (Dental Support Organizations). With promises of top-dollar offers, operational relief, and growth potential, DSOs are aggressively courting private practices—especially those nearing $1M in annual...  Read More
Episode #1,011: Case Acceptance: How To Turn Those Nos into Yeses
Tiff and Dana are in the mood to talk about moods — specifically when it comes to setting the tone for patients and case acceptance. The two discuss overcoming objections from a foundational level, including your mindset, effective language, and more. Episode resources: Transcript: The...  Read More
Episode #1,010: Quality Leadership is Elusive. Do You Have What It Takes?
Kiera returns with the Green Park Dentistry team, Chief Operations Manager Jeff and Dr. Andrew Sugg, to discuss tips for those who want to evolve their leadership. Jeff and Dr. Sugg share their own journey, which included immersing themselves in a new community. Episode resources: ...  Read More
How to Lead with Purpose and Build Your Dream Practice
Building your dream practice starts with intentional leadership, a clear vision, and a commitment to growth—for yourself and your team. It’s not just about production numbers; it’s about culture, consistency, and collaboration. Here’s how to lead with purpose and build the practice you’ve always...  Read More
How to Overcome Patient Objections
In the journey toward greater case acceptance, one of the most critical skills a dental team can develop is the ability to effectively handle and overcome patient objections. Whether it’s concerns about time, fear, or finances, the ability to navigate these objections with empathy and strategy can...  Read More
A FREE Turnaround Challenge for Dentists!
We get it—running a dental practice is demanding. From managing a full schedule to leading a team and still trying to find time to grow, it’s a lot. That’s exactly why we created the  This is a free email-based challenge designed to help dentists like you get fast, meaningful wins—without having to...  Read More
Episode #1,009: Becoming the Dentist Your Community Chooses
Kiera talks with Chief Operations Manager Jeff and Dr. Andrew Sugg of Green Park Dentistry about identifying your dreams as dental leaders, and finding the path to get there. Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is such a...  Read More
Episode #1,008: Is Your Office Manager THIS Effective?
Tiff and Dana give guidance on how to successfully manage a practice through an office manager, including long-term business vision, powerful leadership, productive systems, and a ton more. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:01) Hello Dental A Team listeners. Dana and I are...  Read More
Episode #1007: Accountability Is as Easy as 1-2-3
Kiera gives tips to get your practice to become one where team members have accountability and ownership.          Set clear expectations and empower decision-making.               Create measurable goals.               Celebrate those who achieve.      Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera...  Read More
This Doctor went from 5 Ops to 17!
What does it REALLY take to build your dream practice? One that grows beyond the ops, develops leaders at every level, and becomes the community’s top choice. Let me introduce you to Dr. Andrew and Jeff, two dental professionals who did exactly that. When we first met, they had a five-operatory...  Read More
How This Office Manager Helped a Practice Scale by $800K in 1 Year
In the world of dentistry, most practice growth stories start with better systems—but they only succeed with better leadership. At The Dental A Team, we believe your systems should be smart, but your leadership should be sharper. Because it’s not enough to simply manage the chaos—you need someone...  Read More
Building Ownership & Accountability in Your Dental Team
Let’s be honest—many dentists are feeling stretched thin. The team’s underperforming, accountability is spotty, and it can feel like everything falls on the doctor’s shoulders. One of the most common pain points we hear from practices across the country? “I just want my team to take ownership and...  Read More
Episode #1,005: These Are the Latest Practice Profitability Trends
Kiera and Dana perform a practice autopsy mashup. In this episode, they specifically take a look at multi-location practices, and how to make all of them profitable instead of just one or two. Topics discussed include overhead, associates, marketing, and more. Episode resources: Transcript...  Read More
Episode #1,004: How to Actually Implement That CE You’re So Jazzed About
Tiff and Britt dive into the nitty-gritty details of turning all that CE energy you have into an implementable system in your practice. They give insight on establishing a point person, training the team, identifying patients, and more. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team...  Read More
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