Daily Dental Podcast

Today's discussion on the Daily Dental Podcast focuses on team dysfunction and how to overcome it by building trust. Dr. Henry Cloud's five key elements for building trust include understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record. Understanding involves empathetically comprehending the struggles and goals of team members, while motive emphasizes the importance of demonstrating genuine support for your team. Ability highlights the need for competence and character stresses the importance of traits like honesty and integrity, and a solid track record over time is crucial for trust-building. Building trust serves as the foundation for a more cohesive and effective team, reducing conflicts and improving overall performance.

A Dental Success Network (DSN) member, considers acquiring a startup with poor revenues and questions whether it's a worthwhile endeavor. Dr. Addison Killeen emphasizes the value of his book, "The Dental Acquisitions Manual," as a resource for such acquisitions. The episode explores how a struggling practice can be turned around by making changes to staff, suppliers, contracts, and overhead costs. It also underscores the importance of thorough due diligence and analysis to ensure the acquisition is a sound decision while reminding listeners that acquiring distressed practices can be profitable with the right approach.

In this episode, your host Dr. Addison Killeen, emphasizes the importance of our reactions to external circumstances. He promotes the idea that while we cannot control how the world treats us, we can control how we respond. Dr. Killeen also highlights the significance of our mindset in facing challenges, citing Ryan Holiday's book "The Obstacle Is the Way" as a valuable resource. Embracing challenges as opportunities for personal growth and learning ultimately leads to improvements in how we handle difficulties in the future.

Drawing on the poem, "A Little Fellow Follows Me," Dr. Addison Killeen emphasizes the idea that our actions have a profound influence on those who look up to us, such as children, family, and team members. He urges dental professionals to remember that our team members follow our actions, words, and demeanors and if we want to create an environment of joy, happiness, and efficient business, we set the tone. So as you go through your day today, remember a little fellow follows you, your family follows you, and your team members follow you.

Dr. Addison Killeen discusses the rising rates of unhappiness and depression among Americans, including a significant increase in seasonal affective disorder during fall and winter. These trends began before the COVID-19 pandemic and can be attributed to various factors such as technology addiction, economic stress, and political polarization. As dental professionals, we need to emphasize empathy and care. Leaders should prioritize understanding their team members' challenges and well-being, thus fostering stronger team dynamics and improved outcomes. Furthermore, Dr. Killeen encourages leaders to set an example by practicing self-care, including rest, meditation, exercise, and utilizing resources like Talkspace to support employees' mental health.

In this episode of the Daily Dental Podcast, we delve into effective strategies for optimizing the performance of the hygiene department in dental practices. There are two key objectives: increasing hygienists' gross pay to 3.3 times their hourly wage in collections and having the hygiene department contribute 25% of the practice's revenues. We explore the importance of monthly meetings with hygienists to track performance, discuss necessary improvements, and ensure they have the required equipment and supplies. Additionally, we touch on the significance of patient education regarding the oral systemic connection and overall health. The episode emphasizes how these strategies can lead to a more productive and profitable hygiene department while enhancing patient care and practice success.

In this episode, your host, Dr. Addison Killeen, shares valuable insights gained from a conversation with marketing expert and CEO of CMOShare, Ryan Gross. The discussion emphasizes the importance of transparency in healthcare pricing, advocating for the publication of prices on the website. This approach is seen as a modern way to build trust and help patients make informed decisions. The podcast also highlights the significance of personalization on the "Meet the Doctor" page, encouraging doctors to share personal details, hobbies, and family photos to connect with patients on a more human level. By following the trends in the healthcare industry dental professionals can enhance their online presence and engage with patients more effectively.

Dr. Addison Killeen delves into the differences between stress and anxiety, highlighting that stress is a natural response to events, while anxiety is a psychological condition that can stem from chronic or excessive stress. He presents four key strategies to help individuals manage and reduce both stress and anxiety effectively - mindfulness practice, embacing your support system, setting manageable goals, and seeking knowledge and help. By implementing these strategies, individuals can effectively manage stress and avoid the development of chronic anxiety and lead happier and healthier lives.

Scary that people are still doing stupid things. People still buy bad practices. People still break the rules - OSHA, HIPPA, overtime - bankruptcy...or worse...they flounder for decades making $60k a year and barely pay their student loans. DSN exists to deliver the information you need to be successful in a variety of forms - videos, coaching, written materials - get rid of those Zombies.

Sorry for publishing the incorrect audio file...here's the right one! As dental professionals and business owners, developing strong leadership skills is crucial for managing the complexities of business growth effectively. Continuous learning and seeking feedback are vital components of this process. Feedback, often gathered through methods like 360-degree reviews, offers valuable insights that can help leaders improve communication, create a better working environment, and address issues such as high turnover and staff disengagement. Emphasizing these aspects fosters personal and professional growth, ultimately contributing to the success and sustainability of dental practices.