You can be a great dentist and still struggle to grow — and here's why: your mindset. It's what keeps some practice owners stuck and helps others build the type of practice they want.

In this episode, find out how to shift out of "survival mode" and run your business instead of just working in it. From perfectionism and fear to day-to-day fundamentals, we discuss common mindset traps and habits that stall growth and how you can move past them. Tune in for tips to build a strong team and become a better leader!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The mindset of successful practice owners
• Fundamentals of an efficient dental practice
• Common mental roadblocks to growth
• Tips to accelerate growth and lead more effectively
• Why you should stress test your practice

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I help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.

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Ever struggled with hygiene cancellations while simultaneously facing a backlog of patients desperate for appointments? You're not alone, and there's a brilliant solution hiding in plain sight.

What makes this approach so powerful is its triple benefit structure. Your practice maintains a more predictable schedule and improves productivity. Your patients gain more consistent access to care when they need it. And your local community organizations receive much-needed support. It's a win-win-win that aligns perfectly with modern dental practices that aim to be forces for good beyond their clinical contributions.

Ready to transform your practice's cancellation policy while making a real difference in your community? Try this approach and email us at dentalpracticeheroes@gmail.com to share your results. For more innovative practice management solutions and to join our community of growth-minded dental professionals, visit dentalpracticeheroes.com and become part of the DPH Hero Collective today.

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Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life

I help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.

Join the DPH Hero Collective and get the tools, training, and support you need to transform your practice:

• Team and Doctor Training for every aspect of Practice Management
• Comprehensive Training: Boost profit, efficiency, and team engagement.
• Live Q&A Sessions: Get personalized help when you need it most.
• Supportive Community: Connect with practice owners on the same journey.
• Editable Systems & Protocols: Standardize your operations effortlessly.

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Ever feel like the stress of dental practice is overwhelming? Join us on Dental Practice Heroes as we sit down with the insightful dental life coach Chelsea Myers to explore how dentists can manage stress and avoid feeling trapped in their profession. Chelsea offers practical advice on setting boundaries between work and home life and emphasizes the importance of personal and professional growth. Discover how taking control of your own happiness, instead of relying on external factors, can lead to a more fulfilling career and personal life.

In our deep-dive discussion, Chelsea also sheds light on achieving flow and authenticity in dentistry. She explains how practices like writing, meditation, and structured routines can uncover personal insights and alleviate stress. Learn how traits that contribute to professional excellence, like perfectionism, can be managed to improve personal relationships. Chelsea also shares about her one-on-one and group coaching, her foundation supporting families in need, and how you can connect with her for further guidance. Tune in for an episode packed with valuable tips and heartfelt advice for every dentist seeking balance and fulfillment.

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I help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.

Join the DPH Hero Collective and get the tools, training, and support you need to transform your practice:

• Team and Doctor Training for every aspect of Practice Management
• Comprehensive Training: Boost profit, efficiency, and team engagement.
• Live Q&A Sessions: Get personalized help when you need it most.
• Supportive Community: Connect with practice owners on the same journey.
• Editable Systems & Protocols: Standardize your operations effortlessly.

Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

How can you keep your team, grow your practice, AND reclaim your time? Discover how Dr. Ryan Bradley did all three without burnout, spending big on marketing, or micromanaging his team. We talk about what worked to reduce turnover through a merger, create work-life balance, and scale while cutting back clinical days. Tune in to learn how working less can actually help you grow your practice faster!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How to successfully take over a practice
• Building a culture that reduces turnover
• Challenges expanding from 4 to 8 ops
• Maintaining low turnover through a merger
• Strategies to achieve work-life balance
• Avoid these common growth mistakes
• What it takes to be a good leader and practice owner

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Join the DPH Hero Collective and get the tools, training, and support you need to transform your practice:

• Team and Doctor Training for every aspect of Practice Management
• Comprehensive Training: Boost profit, efficiency, and team engagement.
• Live Q&A Sessions: Get personalized help when you need it most.
• Supportive Community: Connect with practice owners on the same journey.
• Editable Systems & Protocols: Standardize your operations effortlessly.

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What does “biohacking” have to do with dentistry? For Dr. Peter Dinh, figuring out the root cause of his low energy and burnout changed the way he felt in his body and in his practice.

In our conversation, he shares how functional medicine helped him heal hidden issues like leaky gut and low dopamine, improve his mental and physical health, and show up better for his team, his family, and himself. We also talk about the stress of practice ownership and how biohacking can help you treat common problems like anxiety, apathy, and trouble sleeping — making it possible to lead without burnout and build a healthier, happier practice.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The hidden health effects of practice ownership
• Underlying causes of fatigue, mood imbalance, and burnout
• Healing through functional medicine
• Reframing work, stress, and success
• Unexpected benefits of biohacking
• How personal healing makes you a better leader
• Balancing practice ownership and personal health

Connect with Dr. Peter Dinh:

Website: https://www.guthormoneclinic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gut_hormone/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGutHormoneClinic
Email: dinhpeterdds@gmail.com

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I help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.

Join the DPH Hero Collective and get the tools, training, and support you need to transform your practice:

• Team and Doctor Training for every aspect of Practice Management
• Comprehensive Training: Boost profit, efficiency, and team engagement.
• Live Q&A Sessions: Get personalized help when you need it most.
• Supportive Community: Connect with practice owners on the same journey.
• Editable Systems & Protocols: Standardize your operations effortlessly.

Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

Dental practice owners across the country face a mounting challenge—skyrocketing hygienist wages that strain traditional production-focused models. But what if obsessing over hourly production metrics is actually holding your practice back from its true potential?

In this transformative episode, I reveal why the real value of your hygiene department extends far beyond cleaning teeth and covering overhead. Your hygienists aren't just maintenance workers—they're relationship architects creating memorable patient experiences, treatment acceptance facilitators preparing patients for necessary care, and health consultants offering solutions that improve lives.

When patients spend 40-60 minutes with your hygienists but only 2-5 minutes with you as the doctor, those hygiene appointments become the defining experience of your practice. Patients form their strongest impressions and build their trusting relationships during hygiene visits. The loyalty this creates drives retention and word-of-mouth referrals that no marketing campaign can match.

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I help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.

Join the DPH Hero Collective and get the tools, training, and support you need to transform your practice:

• Team and Doctor Training for every aspect of Practice Management
• Comprehensive Training: Boost profit, efficiency, and team engagement.
• Live Q&A Sessions: Get personalized help when you need it most.
• Supportive Community: Connect with practice owners on the same journey.
• Editable Systems & Protocols: Standardize your operations effortlessly.

Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

Nothing throws off your day like a surprise complication. When a surgical or dental emergency hits, how you respond is what matters most. In this episode, Dr. Taher Dhoon joins me to share how we approach emergencies to keep our cool, make smart decisions, and lead our teams.

We dive into emergency protocols, critical mindset shifts, and how to avoid unnecessary risk. Discover new ways to reset in high-stress situations and grow through the tough cases—not just get through them!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Mastering your mind during emergencies
• The Dunning-Kruger effect in dentistry
• Leveraging mentors and learning opportunities
• Crisis recovery and surgical timeouts
• Knowing when to pass on difficult cases

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You can also contact Chris Richards at (970) 410-6148 or chris@legacydentalinc.com for more information.

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I help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.

Join the DPH Hero Collective and get the tools, training, and support you need to transform your practice:

• Team and Doctor Training for every aspect of Practice Management
• Comprehensive Training: Boost profit, efficiency, and team engagement.
• Live Q&A Sessions: Get personalized help when you need it most.
• Supportive Community: Connect with practice owners on the same journey.
• Editable Systems & Protocols: Standardize your operations effortlessly.

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You might be missing out on tens of thousands in tax savings and not even know it. But all that can change with the help of a dental CPA. Mike Bark of Bull Moose Financial joins me today to talk profitability, tax mistakes and strategies that dentists overlook far too often.

We dive into the tax landscape of dentistry, explore what a good dental CPA can do for your practice, and unpack how shifting your tax entity could be the smartest move you make this year. If you want to save more next tax season or find out how to benchmark your practice’s performance, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why you should hire a dental CPA
• Common tax mistakes in dental practices
• S corporation vs. C corporation vs. LLC
• Rising staff costs and labor shortages
• Business deductions: home office, vehicles kids on payroll
• Bull Moose Financial’s approach to dental services

Connect with Mike Bark:
https://www.bullmoosefinancial.com/
mbark@bullmoosefinancial.com
(414)-759-9629

Special offer: Mention the Dental Practice Heroes to waive the $2,500 onboarding fee at Bull Moose Financial!

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Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life

I help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.

Join the DPH Hero Collective and get the tools, training, and support you need to transform your practice:

• Team and Doctor Training for every aspect of Practice Management
• Comprehensive Training: Boost profit, efficiency, and team engagement.
• Live Q&A Sessions: Get personalized help when you need it most.
• Supportive Community: Connect with practice owners on the same journey.
• Editable Systems & Protocols: Standardize your operations effortlessly.

Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.