Daily Dental Podcast

Join Dr. Killeen in this eye-opening episode as he delves into the rarely discussed realm of implant failure in dentistry. Discover the shocking truth about the costs associated with dental implant failures and why catching potential issues early is crucial. Learn valuable insights and guidance from the Dental Success Network faculty to navigate through these challenges. For more details, explore the article at Perio Implant Advisory. For more information about Dr. Addison Killeen, visit: www.addisonkilleen.com or interact with him on a daily basis at www.DentalSuccessNetwork.com

In this episode, join Dr. Killeen as he delves into the crucial role of core values in employee evaluation. While rules and visions are easily crafted, ensuring alignment with core values can be challenging. Discover the impact of shadow values and the potential harm they pose to your organization. Dr. Killeen shares valuable insights on establishing a monthly accountability system to steer your staff back toward the core values that define your workplace. Tune in for actionable strategies to maintain a values-driven office culture. For more information about Dr. Addison Killeen, visit: www.addisonkilleen.com or interact with him on a daily basis at www.DentalSuccessNetwork.com

Explore the impact of decision fatigue and the tendency to make hasty choices without considering consequences. In this episode, we delve into Peter Drucker's wisdom on creating rules for decision-making to conserve energy and make more informed decisions. Drawing parallels to dentistry, discover how dentists can streamline their decision-making process by implementing simple yet effective rules. What rule will you adopt today to enhance your decision-making prowess? Tune in for valuable insights! For more information about Dr. Addison Killeen, visit: www.addisonkilleen.com or interact with him on a daily basis at www.DentalSuccessNetwork.com

In this episode, we delve into the world of checklists, exploring how they serve as one of Dr. Killeen's love languages. Inspired by Atul Gawande's "The Checklist Manifesto," we uncover three crucial points: avoiding common mistakes, keeping checklists concise and focused, and discovering diverse applications tailored to your occupation. From dental procedures to office management, discover how the DSN Operations manual can be your key to office growth. Tune in for a concise guide to enhancing your daily office needs with the power of effective checklists. For more information about Dr. Addison Killeen, visit: www.addisonkilleen.com or interact with him on a daily basis at www.DentalSuccessNetwork.com

In this episode of the Daily Dental Podcast, Dr. Addison Killeen interviews Tim Geisert. Tim was formerly the CMO of Bailey Lauerman, a nationally recognized marketing firm. He then moved into the leadership team at Kinexa, where he helped them grow to more than 2,400 employees across 21 countries, eventually selling to IBM for $1.4 Billion. Throughout his endeavors he talks about finding talented people, asking good questions, keeping good culture alive, and the ups and downs of possible sell-outs and buy-outs. For more information about Dr. Addison Killeen, visit: www.addisonkilleen.com or interact with him on a daily basis at www.DentalSuccessNetwork.com

Efficiency in front office management is critical to a dental practice's success. Dr. Addison Killeen highlights a case where a retiring staff member led to significant financial losses, emphasizing the complexity of tasks such as insurance, billing, and scheduling. Dr. Killeen advocates for using Flex software to streamline processes, citing examples like sending overdue cleaning reminders and handling collections through automated systems. He stresses the financial impact of neglecting tasks like sending regular statements and recommends a mix of paper and digital statements to optimize cost-effectiveness. For more information about Dr. Addison Killeen, visit: www.addisonkilleen.com or interact with him on a daily basis at www.DentalSuccessNetwork.com

On today's Daily Dental Podcast, join Dr. Addison Killeen as he delves into the dynamics of dental practices. In this insightful episode, Dr. Killeen discusses the optimal production distribution between doctors and hygiene, aiming for a balanced 75% from doctors and 25% from hygiene. Uncover challenges like overproduction and underproduction, and learn about crucial performance metrics such as treatment planning dollars and acceptance rates. Discover the keys to a seamless patient experience through systemization and consistency among associates, with valuable insights from the DSN Associate Dentist Manual. Tune in for expert advice on maintaining uniformity in treatment planning and effective coaching for dental associates. For more information about Dr. Addison Killeen, visit: www.addisonkilleen.com or interact with him daily at www.DentalSuccessNetwork.com

Dr. Addison Killeen shares the importance of systemizing a dental practice for efficiency and reduced stress. Dr. Killeen suggests creating visual guides with detailed pictures of ideal clinical setups for each procedure, accompanied by lists of necessary instruments and supplies. This approach not only streamlines procedures but also aids in training new staff effectively. He acknowledges that achieving a high degree of systemization takes time and effort, but the payoff is a less stressful and more profitable practice. Dr. Killeen promotes accessing an operations manual on dentalsuccessnetwork.com for further guidance in building and improving practice systems. For more information about Dr. Addison Killeen, visit: www.addisonkilleen.com or interact with him on a daily basis at www.DentalSuccessNetwork.com

Tune in to the newest episode of the Daily Dental Podcast as we explore the implementation of protocols and checklists in operational processes, focusing on efficiency and accountability. Dr. Addison Killeen details his strategy, incorporating downtime protocols for both morning and end-of-day routines. Additionally, Dr. Killeen discusses the practice of employing a daily checklist system, where team members fulfill tasks and share a photo of their completed checklist with managers for accountability. The emphasis is placed on the systematic use of checklists as a vital practice to avoid losing valuable knowledge and to maintain consistent task completion. For more information about Dr. Addison Killeen, visit: www.addisonkilleen.com or interact with him on a daily basis at www.DentalSuccessNetwork.com

In today's episode of the Daily Dental Podcast your host Dr. Addison Killeen highlights the challenges of implementing change in the dental industry and offers a six-step model for effective change management. The steps include awareness, buy-in, skills, desire, resources, and an action plan. Dr. Killeen stresses that missing any of these steps can lead to confusion, sabotage, stress, resistance, or frustration among team members. The speaker emphasizes the importance of on-the-job training, conducted in small steps with resources provided, acknowledging that learning often happens best in the practical context. Additionally, Dr. Killeen advises acknowledging the need for time to adapt and grieve the old processes and accepting that errors are part of the learning process when instituting change. For more information about Dr. Addison Killeen, visit: www.addisonkilleen.com or interact with him on a daily basis at www.DentalSuccessNetwork.com