Daily Dental Podcast

Explore effective dental leadership with three core principles! Discover the importance of constantly repeating your vision to keep the team aligned. Learn how a practice's culture is directly influenced by what behaviors are tolerated. Dr. Killeen emphasizes rewarding desirable actions to shape a positive environment. Plus, actionable tips like praising a team member can make a real difference.

Dr. Killeen highlights the impact of three key communication habits on patient trust and team dynamics. Simple scripts help reduce stress and ensure consistent messaging. Leading with empathy allows patients to feel valued and understood. Additionally, prompt responses build trust and showcase professionalism. These small communication shifts can lead to significant improvements in practice relationships and overall success.

In Episode 4 of our Charlie Munger-inspired series, Dr. Killeen breaks down the three core scheduling principles that make the biggest impact in your dental practice. From understanding that time truly equals money, to front-loading high-value procedures, to the power of pre-blocking your schedule, this episode shows how a few simple shifts can turn your schedule into a calm, productive engine instead of a daily stress trigger. Practical, approachable, and easy to apply — this is one to revisit before your next week starts.

In this episode, Dr. Killeen continues his Charlie Munger-inspired series by breaking down the three big financial ideas that every dentist needs to understand to build a truly healthy practice. He explains why profit isn’t the same as collections, why cash is king, and how tracking your numbers can completely change your business decisions. It’s a simple, grounded look at money management—without the accounting jargon—so you can lead your practice with more clarity, confidence, and control.

Dr. Killeen explores three fundamental ideas that enhance practice management. He emphasizes the importance of developing strong systems rather than relying on standout employees. Implementing a strategy to document key processes is highlighted. Measuring meaningful metrics is crucial for informed decision-making. Finally, aligning team members' strengths with their roles leads to a thriving practice. These insights simplify chaos and pave the way for sustainable success.

In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen kicks off a short series inspired by Charlie Munger’s timeless wisdom: master the big ideas, and you’ll master the results. He breaks down the three core clinical concepts that form the foundation of great dentistry—diagnosis before treatment, biology always wins, and margins and moisture matter. These aren’t just theories—they’re the everyday principles that separate good outcomes from great ones. Tune in for practical insights and quick actions you can apply chairside today to elevate your clinical excellence.

In this episode, Dr. Killeen draws inspiration from the Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who taught that while we can’t control what happens to us, we can always control how we respond. From late patients to insurance frustrations, dentistry throws plenty of curveballs—but our real power lies in how we handle them. Dr. Killeen shares how finding that “stimulus-response gap” can turn chaos into clarity and help you lead with calm, purpose, and perspective. Tune in to learn how mastering your mindset can change your day—and your practice—for the better.

In this episode, Dr. Killeen unpacks the Greek word Koinonea—a term that means much more than just “community.” It’s about shared purpose, genuine fellowship, and deep connection—the kind that brings not only hands and feet to the job, but hearts and minds too. He shares how this idea shows up in his own practice and in the Dental Success Network, where people don’t just work side by side—they lift each other up. Tune in to explore what real community looks like in dentistry and how one small act of connection can strengthen your team and your leadership.

In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen unpacks a powerful principle that shapes great teams, families, and leaders alike: pairing high expectations with high support. From a real-life story about accountability after a car crash to lessons we can apply in our practices, he explains why believing in someone’s potential isn’t enough—you also have to walk beside them as they grow. Learn how to strike the right balance between challenge and encouragement, and how that mix can transform both your leadership and your relationships.

In this episode, Dr. Killeen dives into a common leadership trap: assuming others understand what we mean. Known as the “curse of knowledge,” it happens when we forget what it’s like not to know something. Using a fun Stanford experiment and real dental practice examples, he shows how missed meaning—not bad intent—causes miscommunication. Learn how to slow down, share context, and ensure your message actually lands with your team, patients, and colleagues.