Dental A Team Podcast

Kiera shares the story of what happened to a doctor who lost an office manager and hygienists and battled through disruptions. This episode is meant to inspire listeners to lean into their challenges; to hunker down and get to work. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

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 — this episode dives into that, including the right pieces you need to have in place. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Britt: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

So many projects, so little time, right? In this episode, Kiera breaks down how to successfully go about prioritizing the tasks in your life. She walks listeners through … Making a list of tasks Dividing the list into chunks Fine-tuning delegation Establishing deadlines and follow-up loops Remember: Not everything that needs to be done in your life needs to be done by you. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera comes to this episode with an invitation for listeners to self-assess: If you met yourself, would you like you? She talks about heroes, their attributes, and where each of us stack up. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Big Life Financial's Derrick Van Ness returns to the podcast! He talks with Kiera about financial thresholds dentistry professionals should aim to meet, the difference between dying with zero versus an estate, how to be strategic as business owners for economic downfall, and a lot more. This episode will tell you what you need to do to be prepared for potential mayhem in the economy. Episode resources: Learn more about Big Life Financial Get in touch with Derick directly: [email protected] Listen to episode 511, Tax Time: Getting the Most Bang For Your Buck Listen to episode 462, Get Tax Savvy Reach out to Kiera: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

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: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

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 collect Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Britt: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera gives a sample of the top takeaways from the 2023 Dental A-Team Summit! She reviews the breakdown of the multi-million-dollar practices who shared their secrets, and all the other speakers who chimed in with their insight. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Paul Lowry, CEO and co-founder of the Dental Menu, is on the podcast! He and Kiera discuss the benefits of membership plans, how to incorporate rewards programs, whether it's possible to increase dollar per patient without expanding, and a ton more. Membership plans increase patients' interactions with your practice! Paul encourages listeners, whatever you do as a practice well, sell it as part of a package. Episode resources: Look into Dental Menu and watch the modules under the Education tab Email Paul: [email protected] Reach out to Kiera: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Vanessa Vitagliano with Dental Warranty returns to the podcast, this time to talk with Kiera about how the upcoming economic shifts will change dental practices operations. Much of the conversation centers around warranties, and how they can benefit your practice and patients during times of uncertainty. This episode will educate on how to protect your patients' peace of mind and your practice's cash flow. Episode resources: Learn more about Dental Warranty Get $500 off when joining Dental Warranty: go.dentalwarrantycorp.com/DentalATeam Listen to episode 570, How to Unconventionally Grow Your Practice Reach out to Kiera: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Dr. Paul Etchison is on the DAT podcast again! In this episode, Dr. Etchison shares his experience on scaling back his work week — from five days to his current two half-days. He talks about How he gained confidence to cut back and not lose his sense of identity and finances What he does during his off days Why and how he's grown from his takeaways Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental Practice Heroes podcast Read Dr. Etchison's book, Dental Practice Hero II the Sequel: How a 3 Day Work Week Can Give You the Life You Want Listen to episode 77, Live in a World of Yeses Reach out to Kiera: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Episode 686: Implementing and Executing a Good Cancellation Policy Britt and Tiff take over the podcast to talk about cancellation policies and the most important questions to ask yourself about coming up with yours: How much time do you need for notice? What happens if a patient doesn't follow the policy? They also touch on other do's and don'ts to consider, including what to use instead of the word 'cancellation', and when you should give your patients grace. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Britt: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera is reviewing another book club read: Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Be Genuinely Happy by Melissa Ambrosini. She shares her takeaways about comparing versus inspiring, language to focus on, and knowing your own course. Episode resources: Check out the full list of DAT's 2023 book club here. Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Tiff and Dana are giving tips for having strong and fun morning huddles every single day. They break down tactical pieces (strategies, goals, busy-time prep) and good culture opportunities to incorporate. Remember: A strong morning huddle is more beneficial than a whimsical one. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera joins Brian Hanks to answer oft-asked questions by new practice owners about hiring dental consultants. This is an extremely valuable episode for new, up-and-coming, and even seasoned owners. Kiera and Brian touch on the following: Areas where new owners can hire help Whether to outsource or not Price of hiring a dental consultant (and how to tell if someone's a good consultant) Roles of consultants versus practices And more! Episode resources: Listen and subscribe to The Practice Purchased Podcast Listen to episode 390, What's the TRUE Value of Your Practice? Reach out to Kiera: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Have you found that patients are consistently disappearing on you? This is something many practices are experiencing. Tiff and Brit are in these practices providing solutions, and share those ideas in this episode. They touch on: Why having schedule protocols in place is important Ways to fill your schedule What language you should use And more! Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Brit Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

It's time for another DAT Book Club episode! This was a surprise addition, recommended by dentists: Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara. Kiera talks about how this book inspires readers to make their patient experiences special while also being profitable as a business. Check out the full list of DAT's 2023 book club here. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

There's an idea out there that holding your team members accountable for their tasks and deliverables creates unhappy participants. Kiera dispels this notion in this episode, sharing her experience seeing this in dental practices across the country, and what actually sends team members running for the hills because of your work system. She also lists out what your practice can do to create and keep happy workers — and avoid artificial harmony. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

In this episode, Kiera reviews the March book selection: The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel. Check out the full list of DAT's 2023 book club here. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

How Many Unscheduled Treatment Calls Should You Make? Brit and Tiff take over the podcast to talk about those pesky unscheduled treatment calls. They talk about why those calls are important and how you can dispel the negative cloud associated with them. Three takeaways come out of this episode: Make sure you're tracking unscheduled treatment Use Brit and Tiff's suggestions to make those calls not annoying Keep the right mindset Episode resources: Reach out to Brit and Tiff Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera gives three easy steps to help your practice flourish as one by giving your team members the following: Your trust to know they'll do their tasks well Autonomy to make decisions Consistency with expectations If you want help in building up your team, reach out to the Dental A-Team! Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

It's time for another book club review! In this episode, Kiera reviews Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear. She touches on the creation of systems to reach our goals; how true behavior change happens; the power of out of sight, out of mind; and more. Check out the full list of DAT's 2023 book club here. Episode resources: Listen to episode 652, Introducing the DAT Book Club Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

A hot-ticket item DAT is seeing in practices across the nation is teams stripped thin and a need to build the leadership team. In this episode, Kiera and Dana talk about how to go about building up and bringing in leadership to your business. Such a move can alleviate stress and execute on goals. Kiera and Dana share multiple scenarios of practices and how to implement leadership team structures in each, including specific tactics to apply today. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera and Dana Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Tiff and Dana provide expertise on how to know where your new patients are coming from by using systems already in place. They recommend: Starting with the software you have Capitalizing on the information asked for Putting action behind it Remember: If you're not tracking referrals, you don't know what marketing efforts are or aren't working, so it's a worthy implementation to get behind. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

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: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Tiff and Tina Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

We all have personal goals and dreams that haven't gone anywhere. In this episode, Kiera shares her own journey from 2022, how she worked through it (and continues to do so), and where she is today — with expanded hope and energy. It's a mindset that can be applied to many of our own obstacles: giving ourselves space to be frustrated and then choosing the best path forward. Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera is reviewing the first book assigned for Dental A-Team's 2023 book club, Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win. She talks about the key highlights from the pages, and how to incorporate lessons learned into your own practice. Interested in catching up? Check out the full list of books here. Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Listen to episode 652, Introducing the DAT Book Club Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera shares a tactical laundry list of how true, beneficial mentorship of associates can happen. Ideas from finding motivations and working backwards to going for a walk outside during a break and plenty in between. Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

… you need to EARN a 5-star review! In this consultant-takeover episode, Tiff and Tina share what makes them want to leave a 5-star rating and review for any business they interact with, and what the right pieces look like. Remember: It comes down the feelings you leave your patients with, so start there. Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Tiff and Tina Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

This episode is all about what Kiera has done to elevate both the Dental A-Team as a business, as well as the practice she and her team consult in. The difference-makers that she explains are: Profitability Relationships White noise time Systemization Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Consultants Tiff and Britt share their insight for asking patients for reviews. These days, people are used to being asked for their opinion and provide feedback — it's a critical way to both improve your practice and draw more people to your business (people like seeing businesses with lots of reviews!). The consultants share their favorite ways, including exactly what to say, to ask patients for reviews, plus advice for setting a goal and getting there. Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Tiff and Britt Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera starts off this episode with a little equation which leads to contemplating what each of us wants to do with our time left. It's an opportunity to be intentional with each and every day, and apply what we ultimately want to do and become to our actions. Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Having a community of like-minded people is essential, but it's important to not be the smartest person in the room! This episode is about surrounding yourself with people who will inspire, challenge, and level up your life personally and professionally; people who you can take help from and ask questions of. Kiera challenges listeners to inventory where they want to grow in their lives, and then seek out someone who will help you excel in that arena. Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

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: Turning your practice into a dental assistant school Standing out above the crowd (use VivaHR for a DAT discount! Email us!) Getting scrappy She also gives ideas on how to create appealing ads to hire people. Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Do you know how much of a gap there is between where you are today and where you want to be someday? In this episode, Kiera talks about identifying that gap in your practice. She breaks down your practice's fundamentals: money, you, and systems/teams, and asks how systematized your practice is. Added bonus: All of this will be addressed in detail at the Dental A-Team Summit! Sign up to attend! Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

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: Is there a system in process? Do your team members know that protocol? Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Tiff and Britt Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

How does your practice handle social media and other internal marketing? Dana and Kiera explain what successful internal marketing like social media looks like: What types of posts work Who your avatar should be How to get team members on board And more! Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Dana and Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Dana and Kiera break down the pluses and minuses of dropping insurance in your practice. This episode includes a breakdown of why you would/wouldn't want to drop insurance, why a membership plan does or doesn't make sense for your practice, the difference between in-network and out-of-network fees, how to get the reimbursements you want, and a ton more. Bonus: Hear about the hottest trends in offices across the country—what dental practices are focusing on with the DAT consultants. Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Dana and Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera is on The Pinnacle Podcast with Rebecca Hannah! This crossover episode touches on the journey of building a business, off-the-top recommendations to strengthen your dental practice TODAY, pivoting as a business visionary during Covid-19, the importance of technology in practices, and a ton more. Episode resources: Subscribe and listen to The Pinnacle Podcast Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera and Britt discuss motivation from two angles — how to encourage patients to pay statements, and how to inspire team members to go above and beyond. They talk about where guilt fits in, how to humanize actions, if brightly-colored paper in the mail works, and how things look from a leadership perspective. Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Britt and Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

This is a crossover episode with The Making Of podcast! In it, Kiera talks with cosmetic dentist Ashley Joves about how to overcome high overhead and navigate the economy. Topic discussions include what overhead is and what your goal should be, how to know if you're disciplined as a business owner, how to work with emergency savings accounts, and loads more. Episode resources: Subscribe and listen to The Making Of podcast Listen to episode 596, The Dark Side of Business and How to WIN! Listen to episode 254, Breaking Dentistry Norms Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera's teasing what's going to happen at the 2023 Dental A-Team Summit! The theme: tried-and-true secrets of those multi-million dollar practices. This episode looks at your dental practice's reputation, and why you need a good one. Be sure to sign up for the 2023 Summit: thedentalateam.com/summit2023. Episode resources: Attend the 2023 DAT Summit Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera and Tiff reflect on what happens when life, work, or anything in between goes awry. Tiff shares the experience she recently had traveling that ended up being one of the best happy accidents to ever happen. This topic is the perfect reminder to identify the temper tantrum moments in your practice and figure out to control the circumstances the best way possible and create systems that'll solve problems forever. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera is a guest on The Dental Download podcast! In this crossover episode, she talks with host Haley Schultz about the realities of the fast-paced world of dentistry, including … What makes a dental practice different from other work environments Key systems to consider if you want to own a practice someday Incentives for employees The transition from student to associate to owner And more! This episode is pertinent to associates, soon-to-be associates, dental grad students, doctors looking for new grads/associates, and team members hoping to assist new associates. Episode resources: Listen and subscribe to The Dental Download podcast Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera and Brit tackle accounts receivable in this episode, and why your practice might have a cash flow issue because you're not collecting money properly. They touch on AR basics, how to best deal with claims, why doctors can't out-produce an AR problem, where your collections should be for different time periods, and more. Episode resources: Reach out to Brit and Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

We're finally biting the bullet and doing a Dental A-Team book club! See below the books we'll be reading each month of the year. Don't forget to play catch-up with January and February's books. January: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin February: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear March: The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel April: Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Be Genuinely Happy by Melissa Ambrosini May: Own the Day, Own Your Life: Optimized Practices for Waking, Working, Learning, Eating, Training, Playing, Sleeping, and Sex by Aubrey Marcus June: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz July: The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor by Eddie Jaku August: Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz September: The Color Code by Taylor Hartman October: Medical Medium by Anthony William November: The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday December: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann Listen to the episode to find out the benefits of a book club, the best way to incorporate this into your practice, when DAT will be reviewing the books, and more. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera and Tina are making insurance verification sexy again. In this episode, they break down why property verification makes or breaks your practice's operations. They touch on the following topics: Myths and truths of insurance verification Whether outsourcing is good/bad How to know if you're verification is being done right And more! Episode resources: Reach out to Tina and Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

We all have major stressors in our lives. In this episode, Kiera shares her own experience with recent trials, and proposes a plan of action to fight through the hard stuff. The steps: Brain dump: Write down factors causing stress in your life. Identify: What's the biggest one? Find the exit strategy: Who can help you with your stressor? Go to work: Make the call, send the email, sign up for the class, have the conversation. Deciding happiness is your baseline will inspire the realization that you are allowed to live a life you love. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

It's the podcast's fourth birthday, and Kiera's on a sentimental journey about it. She reflects (and encourages her readers to do so, too) on her purpose for joining dentistry, how it's bettered her life, how it betters patients' lives, and looks forward to the magic of what comes next. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Yes, you read that title right: The world of dental billing is undergoing big changes this year. In this episode, Evolution Dental Billing creator Sarah O'Brien explains how codes, fee schedules, and more have changed in 2023. For a fast guide to all the updates happening, visit ada.org/publications/cdt for educational resources. You can also buy the Current Dental Terminology 2023 handbook and its companion at store.ada.org/catalog/cdt-2023-book-and-app-102512. Episode resources: Connect with Sarah: [email protected] or 602-318-9396 Learn more about Evolution Dental Billing Listen to episode 559, Get Your Claims Paid Faster Listen to episode 296, Unveiling the Art of Negotiating Fee Schedules Reach out to Kiera: [email protected] Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast