Value of Core Values in Dental Practice Management

Core values play a crucial role in the efficient operation of a dental practice. Initially skeptical of their significance, Dr. Killeen emphasizes that core values are only valuable when actively integrated into daily operations and decision-making processes. Mere lip service or having them as decorative elements in handbooks renders them useless. Core values must guide team behaviors, influence hiring and firing decisions, and provide practical strategies for achieving long-term goals, proving their worth through actionable implementation.