Cultivating Culture in the Modern Dental Practice
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Show Notes
Your dental practice is only as strong as the people behind it—and if you’re not shaping your culture with intention, someone else is. In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to create a happy, high-performing team that grows your practice from the inside out.
To help us reframe how we approach leadership and growth, I’m joined by Bianca Dornan, founder of Practices Made Perfect. With 20+ years of in-the-trenches consulting experience and a hands-on approach that’s reshaped practices across North America, Bianca brings rare clarity to the chaos many dental teams face.
We cover everything from hiring strategies and training systems to retention KPIs and creating a “no gossip” culture where your team actually thrives. Whether you’re an overwhelmed owner or a team leader struggling to keep morale up, this episode offers a roadmap to building the kind of dental practice where both your team and your patients want to stay.
In this episode, we explore:
✅ The real reason culture fails—and how to rebuild it intentionally
✅ How to hire based on values (not just skill)
✅ What it really costs to train a new employee—and why training should never stop
✅ The connection between low patient retention and untrained front-desk teams
✅ Why your current treatment plans might hold millions in lost revenue
✅ How to turn your team into your best strategic asset
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Key Takeaways
00:41 Introduction and Sponsorships
03:15 Meet Bianca Dornan: A Dental Consultant’s Journey
04:00 Understanding Practice Culture and Its Importance
10:47 Strategies for Improving Practice Culture
13:56 The Importance of Continuous Training
18:13 Patient Retention: A Key Performance Indicator
26:43 Hiring the Right Team Members
31:21 Upcoming Event: Unoia Retreats
36:20 Lightning Round Q&A
39:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Connect with Bianca:
📧 bi****@******************ct.ca
📱 647-928-7924
🔗 Unoia Retreat: unoiaretreats.ca
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