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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Episode #806: What I Wish I’d Known Before Becoming CEO
In celebration of this podcast turning five years old, Kiera shares five things she wishes she’d known before becoming CEO (or any type of leader).          Do your job as a leader               Know the vitals of your practice               Be a culture master               Empower your team  ...  Read More
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 #804: Crucial Conversations + How to Book Club in 2024 With Your Team
It’s another book club episode! Kiera reviews , which gives guidance on how to speak effectively with others — personally, professionally, whatever. She also touches on how to host the ideal book club for your office. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera:     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 #802: A Chat With Go-Giver Co-Author Bob Burg
Kiera is joined by Bob Burg, co-author of ! In this conversational episode, Kiera and Bob discuss how people can have effective sales conversations with others — even if they don’t feel like a sales-driven person. Bob touches on how The Go-Giver came to be, how to utilize sales with patients, how...  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 #780: How To Sustain Excellence
It’s one thing reaching excellence, but sustaining it? In this episode, Kiera talks about steps practices can take to maintain excellence in their dentistry.          Know you’re capable               Keep things simple               Be intentional with your numbers               Love what you...  Read More
Episode #779: Ensure Success in 2024!
Kiera to help listeners have success in 2024 She talks about three ways to start things off right:          Choose a word to live by               Set personal and professional goals               Plan in a way that’s actionable      Episode resources:   Read More
Epsiode #778: Supply and Demand — Are You Doing it Right?
Consultants Tiff and Denae address a top concern of many dental practices: supply budget and tracking. They break down their advice into four main points:          Counting your actual supplies               Figuring out a system               Ordering calendar               Avoiding overspending...  Read More
Episode #777: The Female Experience in Dentistry. With Victoria Hughes, CFP and Financial Advisor.
Kiera is joined by Victoria Hughes, CFP and financial advisor with Dentist Advisors, to talk about women in dentistry. They talk about challenges/trends in the field; financial health as women’s number one stressor; imposter syndrome; and perfectionism. They both share their own challenges and how...  Read More
Episode #775: The Magic In Finding Joy
Kiera takes a moment to encourage a re-centering in your personal and professional life. Episode resources:   Read More
Episode #774: Are Consent Forms a Stumbling Block for Your Patients?
DAT consultants Tiff and Denae address a hot topic for practices to plan to improve for the new year: online paperwork. They give insight on benefits, integration, best software, and more. Episode resources:   Read More
Episode #773: How to Make Small Tweaks For Major Tax Breaks? With Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial
Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial is spilling more tax-related secrets, and just in time for the end of the year. He talks with Kiera about tax strategies you have and haven’t heard about, including tax-smart investments, when tax planning should start, and how to make dollars productive...  Read More
Episode #772: Dentists’ Most Common Billing Pitfalls. With Billing Expert, Shasta Clark.
Kiera is joined by dental billing expert Shasta Clark, of Paragon Dental Solutions. They talk about how billing is one of dentists’ biggest traps, and common pitfalls to keep an eye out for, including…           Inaccuracies with dual insurances               The only times to perform write-offs...  Read More
Episode #770: I Did a Digital Scan … Now What?
Tiff and Dana continue with their series of efficiency hacks. In this episode, they look at digital scanners and x-rays — setting up a standard protocol to ensure quality diagnostics and after-the-fact expectations. You’ll hear the two specifically touch on:          Incorporate scans into patient...  Read More
Episode #769: Hot Tips: Dental Memberships. With Paul Lowry
Ever wondered what makes a dental membership plan a game-changer? Paul Lowry, the CEO and Founder of Dental Menu goes into great detail on how to make membership plans work for you and your patients. Should you charge an enrollment fee? What’s the magic number? Find out how to balance costs,...  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 #767: Increasing Profitability Hacks
Did you know that team members can be more profitable with accurate deep work time than just producing from the chair? In this episode, Kiera talks about intentional block scheduling for all positions in the office. She poses questions everyone needs to ask themselves, suggests amounts of time for...  Read More
Episode: #766: Throwback to Q4: Successful End-of-Year Benefits Tips! With Sarah O'Brien
Kiera is joined by Billing Extraordinaire Sarah O’Brien to talk about hot ticket end-of-year benefits! They discuss ways to get patients to use their benefits, being strategic with scheduling so things don’t become overwhelming, how to address those who’ve used up their benefits, and a whole lot...  Read More
Episode #765: How To Grow As A Team
Another DAT book club session! In this episode, Kiera, Dana, and Britt give listeners a taste of what book clubs look like for DAT team members. They discuss  by Anthony William. Additionally, they touch on how to make a successful book club for your team, how to find the books to read, and what...  Read More
Episode #764: Getting Real About Raises + Reviews
Popular end-of-the-year topics: raises and reviews for your team members. Kiera shares Dental A-Team’s approach for creating happier teams via feedback, rewards, and accountability. She talks about…          Best time for formal reviews and check-ins               How to set goals for the...  Read More
Episode #763: How to Infuse Gratitude Into Your Practice
Kiera talks about how grateful she is for her team, her business, and her listeners — and gives advice on how you can incorporate more service into each of your own practices. Episode resources:   Read More
Episode #762: The Perfect Morning Huddle- Step By Step
Tiff and Britt detail how to perfectly prep each day at your practice through the art of morning huddles. They give advice on what needs to be reviewed, what should’ve been done yesterday, and how each department can help. Episode resources:   Read More
Episode #761: Dental Marketing Is Not One-Size-Fits-All. With Joshua Scott at Studio 8E8.
Kiera is joined by Josh Scott of Studio 8E8 to talk about marketing and the development of dental practices. Practices often underestimate the power of marketing budgets over the long term, and Josh gives advice on how not to fall short. He touches on:          Vetting marketing company options  ...  Read More
Episode #760: Why Is It So Hard to Stay Disciplined?
This episode topic was born out of a conversation Kiera had with her husband: Why in the world is it so difficult to stay disciplined? Kiera applies this question to personal and professional lives.  Episode resources:   Read More
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