It’s the classic lose-lose situation: a patient walks in with no pain, goes home, and calls you back and says, “I’m having pain and it didn’t hurt until you touched it.” Even when you do everything right, you still get the blame. In this episode, you’ll learn exactly what you can say in appointments to…
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Tired of putting out fires all day? It’s time to start thinking like a CEO, not just a clinician. In this episode, Dr. Chris Green shares the systems that helped him cut down clinical days and lead like a CEO instead of just a manager. You’ll learn how he trains strong leaders, strategies you can…
Ever notice how those last two painful reps at the gym are what actually build muscle? Dental practice ownership works exactly the same way. Growth happens precisely when you’re tired, stressed, and want to quit—but push through anyway. Dr. Paul Edgerson shares a deeply personal journey from being a 99-pound freshman football player who could…
Overwhelmed in ownership? You can’t fix everything at once, but today you’ll learn where to start. Get back to the fundamentals — vision, numbers, and leadership — with simple steps that will help you get organized and out of survival mode. The DPH Coaches share the seven metrics every owner should track, the checklists that…
Ever fantasized about bringing on an associate to handle all those difficult cases while you kick back and watch the profits roll in? That seductive vision—what I call “the associate illusion”—has lured countless practice owners into disappointment and financial stress. The harsh truth is that associates rarely outproduce the owner, and without proper systems in…
You know what’s worse than not having an office manager? Having the wrong one. We all want that “perfect” hire, but perfect on paper rarely works in practice. This episode explores what really makes someone the right fit, whether you’re promoting from within or hiring from the outside, and how to set them up for…
Feeling trapped on the dental treadmill? That plateau between $1-2 million in practice revenue isn’t just common—it’s a critical crossroads in your ownership journey. Dental practice owners typically hit this wall after establishing their core team (usually two hygienists, two assistants, and two front desk staff), then find themselves unable to push beyond despite working…
Imagine losing a team member who’s been with you for years. Beyond the obvious recruiting costs, you’re facing a cascade of hidden consequences: the training burden on your remaining team, eroding morale as staff wonder if they should be looking elsewhere, and patients noticing unfamiliar faces at every visit. That’s the reality of turnover, and…
Not everyone should be a leader. Not even your star employee. The DPH Coaches learned this lesson the hard way, and this episode unpacks what can happen when you put the wrong person in charge. You’ll hear how to be proactive and get the right people in the right roles, the signs you may have…