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Practice Autopsy: From Stagnant to Producing in 6 Weeks
Kiera and Trish apply their dentistry expertise for another practice autopsy! This episode looks at a legacy practice that was experiencing stagnation in production because of numerous challenges. Kiera and Trish walk through what exactly was changed to allow this practice to hit its production...  Read More
Why Dentists Struggle with Scheduling
A packed day doesn’t always mean a productive one. Many dentists end their day feeling drained, not because of the number of patients seen, but because the schedule wasn’t optimized. Without a solid framework, days feel chaotic, procedures run over, and the team burns out. The solution isn’t more...  Read More
When Negativity Spreads: How Complaining About Patients Hurts Your Practice Culture
?? Episode Summary: In this week’s episode of Dental Drill Bits, Dana Pardue and Sandy Pardue tackle a topic every dental team faces but rarely talks about — complaining about patients. What starts as harmless venting can quietly poison your team’s morale and even drive productivity down. Dana...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 183: Where Fungi Meets Flossing—The Intersection of Wellness, Nutrition, and Dentistry
In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, a neuroscientist and a dentist come together to talk about mushroom superfoods and nutritional counseling. Sean Lacoursiere, PhD is the Chief Innovation Officer of Maia Farms and a neuroscientist on a mission to change our relationship with nutrition...  Read More
How Dentists Can Use Video to Boost Marketing and Build Trust: Proven Strategies
When was the last time you scrolled through social media and didn’t stop on a video? Exactly. Video has become one of the most powerful tools in marketing—and for dental practices, it’s a game-changer. If you’re wondering how dentists can use video to boost marketing and build trust, you’re in the...  Read More
Patient Retention Strategies Every Dental Practice Should Adopt in 2025
In a competitive dental market, getting a patient in the door is only half the battle. The real long-term success comes from keeping them coming back. Whether someone traveled to see an  for a specialty treatment or visited your practice for routine care, what ensures that they return, refer...  Read More
Episode 177 : Mastering Dental Compliance: Tools and Tips from Tija Hunter
The Jameson Files 177 - Mastering Dental Compliance: Tools and Tips from Tija Hunter  Podcast Host and Guests: Carrie Webber and Tija Hunter See What’s New from Jameson: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:22 Importance of Infection Control 01:53 Common Compliance Issues 02:44...  Read More
Do you take my insurance? The right answer that leads to a booked patient.
The phone rings. A new patient is on the line with a toothache. They’re ready to book an appointment... but before they do, they ask the one question that stops so many calls in their tracks: “Do you take my insurance?” Most receptionists answer in one of two ways:             “Yes, we’re...  Read More
Choosing Acquisition Over Start-Up: Tech, Teamwork, and Tenacity | Dr. Monil Mehta | 576
Is Acquisition the Real Shortcut to a Modern, Profitable Dental Practice? In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Dr. Monil Mehta, owner of Dentistry On The Ponds, to uncover what really happens after buying a dental practice in today’s market. Since acquiring his office in 2022, Dr. Mehta...  Read More
Episode 69 - Who Makes Money From Dentists?
On Episode 69, we discuss the many other people and businesses that make money from dentists being dentists. Is this the same in other industries also? Are there ways to limit this overhead? We also discuss how much the cost of dental school education has risen in the last 20 years compared to the...  Read More
The $16 Billion Data Problem No One Talks About in Dentistry
If you run a dental practice, you’ve likely faced the frustration of reviewing monthly numbers and seeing your first-pass claim approval rate stagnate at 75%. It’s a tough pill to swallow, especially when everyone says the “industry standard” should be closer to 95%. Yet, even after investing in...  Read More
More Stability and Predictability in Dentistry
Every dentist wants stability. Without it, days feel chaotic. Revenue swings, last-minute no-shows, and recurring team drama can leave you drained. True stability isn’t about luck, it’s about creating systems that produce consistent results. When systems are in place, you trade chaos for confidence...  Read More
From Chaos to Consistency: Steps For Owners to Succeed
Kiera shares specific tips for how practice owners can gain consistency, confidence, and calm in their day-to-day unsteady of chaos and surprise at the unknown.  Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today's a fun day. ?...  Read More
Flip the Switch Finding Power in Chaos (E.306)
“I’d had it with the office. I’d had it with the day. So I just flipped the lever and everything came back to life.” – Dr. Maggie Augustyn   Brief Overview of the Episode When everything in your practice stops working, what do you do? In this conversation, Dr. Chad Johnson and Regan Robertson...  Read More
Top Strategies for How Behavioral Signals Impact Your Dental Practice's Local Rankings
When it comes to growing your dental practice, you probably already know how important  is. After all, most dental patients aren’t looking for a dentist three states away—they’re searching right in your neighborhood. And when they do, you want your practice to show up at the top of the local search...  Read More
Clarity in Job Descriptions Creates Accountability
Why job descriptions matter more than you think Many practices treat job descriptions as paperwork that sits in a folder. In reality, clear dental job descriptions provide the vision and direction each team member needs to succeed. Without them, accountability feels impossible because people don’t...  Read More
The Missing Piece to Achieving Your Practice’s Goals
Did you know: Each position in your practice should contribute toward the practice’s goals? Tiff and Kristy break down why each position should have a vision and specific metrics (starting at the job description), and how together, alongside all the other positions, they work toward the greater...  Read More
Burnout in Dentistry Part 2: Cashflow and Clarity
In part one, we explored how burnout in dentistry often isn’t a personal flaw, it’s a system problem. Now let’s move into the practical side: what to do about it. The reality is, many practices are running like expensive hobbies instead of true businesses. If you’re working harder but not taking...  Read More
What It Takes to Obtain Financial Freedom
Part 2 of podcast guest Dr. Lauryn Brunclik (of She Slays the Day podcast fame) and her conversation with Kiera. In this follow-up to , the pair discusses seeking other revenue streams to obtain financial freedom. The chat includes fixing your pricing structure, living below your means,...  Read More
From Compliance to Care: What Web Accessibility Really Means
When you hear “web accessibility,” you probably think of government regulations, the , and a list of technical requirements that sound more like a job for IT than a dental practice owner. But here’s the truth: web accessibility isn’t just about compliance—it’s about care. As a dentist, your mission...  Read More
The Complexities of Hiring an Associate
The Complexities of Hiring an Associate Dentist How to know when you’re ready, what to ask, and why associateships rarely last more than two years. Hiring an associate dentist is one of the biggest decisions a practice owner will ever face — and one of the easiest to get wrong. In this episode...  Read More
1676 AI, DSOs, & Advice for New Grads with UNLV’s Advanced General Dentistry Fall 2025 Class : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Howard joins UNLV’s Advanced General Dentistry Fall 2025 class to share straight talk on what life looks like after graduation. From the impact of AI on dentistry, to the myths and realities of DSOs, to why private practice is still a strong path. This episode is packed with advice for new...  Read More
Becoming Business Savvy With a Clinician-Fist Mindset
Kiera is joined by Dr. Lauryn Brunclik (of She Slays the Day podcast fame) to take a good hard look at clinician burnout, different sides of the working mindset coin, generational styles of work, and so much more. Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team...  Read More
How Community Marketing Sparked a 200-Patient Waitlist Before Opening | Dr. Joanna Gamble | 575
What if you could build a 200+ patient waitlist before seeing your very first patient—without running a single ad? In this episode, Michael sits down with Dr. Joanna Gamble, founder of Wildberry Pediatric Dentistry, to explore her remarkable journey from food truck dreams to launching one of Wake...  Read More
Burnout in Dentistry Isn’t a You Problem, It’s a System Problem
Most of us didn’t enter dentistry with dreams of managing payroll, decoding profit margins, or navigating HR laws. We wanted to care for patients. Yet somewhere between P&L statements and broken workflows, many dentists find themselves burned out. Here’s the truth: burnout doesn’t mean you’re...  Read More
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