
Daily Dental Podcast
Dentists are stressed and sometimes need help focusing on the right stuff to succeed in business and life. The goal of this daily short podcast is to share information, tips, and stories - gleaned from the Dental Success Network community - that will help you become a better dentist, business owner and human.
Latest episodes

Apr 23, 2025 • 2min
567. Day 8: Visual Systems for a Cleaner, More Organized Office
In today's episode, Dr. Killeen highlights the power of visuals and checklists in keeping your office clean, consistent, and running like clockwork. From the front desk to the sterilization center, learn how photos and simple task lists can remove the guesswork, boost team accountability, and create an environment your patients and team will appreciate. It’s all about setting the standard — and making it easy to follow.

Apr 22, 2025 • 4min
566. Day 7: Same Setup, Every time — Systemizing Your Operatories
In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen brings systemization into the clinical space with a focus on operatory setups. From photos to diagrams, learn how creating identical setups across all ops can boost efficiency, reduce stress, and improve patient care. It’s one of the simplest ways to create consistency — and your team (especially new hires) will thank you for it!

Apr 21, 2025 • 3min
565. Day 6: The 30-60-90 Day Plan — Onboarding with Intention
In today's episode, Dr. Killeen expands on onboarding by introducing the 30-60-90 day system — a structured, supportive way to guide new team members beyond their first week. Learn how milestone checklists can boost confidence, build accountability, and help you spot wins (or warning signs) early on. It’s all about setting clear expectations and helping your new hire grow into a confident, capable part of the team.

Apr 18, 2025 • 3min
564. Day 5: Onboarding That Actually Sets Your Team Up For Success
In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen wraps up the first week of systemization by focusing on one of the most overlooked (but most important) systems in your practice — onboarding. From pre-first-day emails to a universal guide that answers all the “new person” questions, learn how to create a welcoming, low-stress experience that sets the tone for a great team culture. It’s not overkill — it’s smart, simple, and shows your team you’re organized and intentional from day one.

Apr 17, 2025 • 5min
563. Day 4: Small Lists, Big Impact - Daily and Weekly Systems That Work
In today's episode, Dr. Killeen gets super practical with one of the easiest ways to kickstart systemization: daily and weekly task lists. From morning routines to downtime projects and weekly responsibilities, these checklists create clarity, consistency, and accountability across your team. Start small, think simple, and watch how these little systems make a big difference.

Apr 16, 2025 • 3min
562. Day 3: Build a Practice That Runs on Systems, Not Superstars
On today’s episode, Dr. Killeen dives into operational systemization—the not-so-flashy but absolutely essential backbone of a smooth-running practice. Learn why creating checklists (yes, even for the little things) can turn chaos into consistency and free your team from relying on memory alone. Start building a culture of systems today—one checklist at a time.

Apr 15, 2025 • 5min
561. Day 2: Why Core Values Matter More Than You Think
In today's episode, Dr. Killeen unpacks the power of Core Values—those behind-the-scenes beliefs that shape your team’s culture and keep the office running like a well-oiled machine. They might not be clinical, but they’re absolutely critical. Learn how to define, share, and live out your values so your whole team rows in the same direction.

Apr 14, 2025 • 2min
560. Start with Vision: The First Step to Systemizing Practice
In this episode, Dr. Killeen kicks off a 5-week series to help you systemize your dental practice—one simple step at a time. Today’s focus? Vision. Before you build systems, you need to know what you're building toward. Take a few quiet minutes to reflect on what you really want from your practice, then write it down. This small step sets the stage for everything to come.

Apr 12, 2025 • 57min
559: Weekend Episode- Unreasonable Patient Experience with Dr. Lior Tamir
What makes your practice special? What makes patients rave about your business? And how can we as dentists, pull on the ideas stolen from other industries?In this episode with Dr. Lior Tamir, he and Dr. Killeen discuss the ideas formed throughout their times in different industries, focusing on fantastic cues experience and how we can create more special moments our dental practices. For more information about Dr. Addison Killeen, visit: www.addisonkilleen.com or interact with him on a daily basis at www.DentalSuccessNetwork.com

Apr 11, 2025 • 4min
558. Black Belt Practice Ownership: Are You On Track?
In the Dental Success Network and Dental Success Institute, hitting black belt status means achieving 50% take-home revenue as a practice owner. But how do you get there? Today, Dr. Killeen breaks down the key overhead targets—from staff costs to supplies and labs—that make this level of profitability possible. If you’re not at 50% yet, don’t worry. Tune in for practical steps to optimize expenses, improve efficiency, and move closer to financial mastery in your practice!