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Dental Drills Bits

Sandy Pardue of Classic Practice Resources & Dana Salisbury discuss issues facing the dental practice owner of today. This is the podcast where you will want a pen and paper to take notes on every single procedure, system, step by step process, and lessons Sandy shares that she has accumulated in 40 years.

Enjoy the fun, laid-back vibe as things get real.

Sandy is an energetic lecturer and consultant in the area of dental practice management. She is Director of Consulting with Classic Practice Resources and has over 40 years of “hands-on” experience.

Education Business Training Management
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
26 minutes
Episodes
228
Years Active
2017 - 2025
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Trained to Thrive: Why This Boosts Your Profitability 11%+ Year Over Year

Trained to Thrive: Why This Boosts Your Profitability 11%+ Year Over Year

How transformative can employee training be for your practice? In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Michael and Sandy delve into the critical role of structured training programs and their immense b…

00:20:47  |   Wed 26 Jun 2024
Underperforming Team? How to Transform Underachievers to the Stars of Your Practice

Underperforming Team? How to Transform Underachievers to the Stars of Your Practice

Underperforming team members in your practice? In this episode, Michael and Sandy dive deep into the intricacies of practice management, starting from upcoming seminars to managing underperforming te…

00:30:36  |   Wed 19 Jun 2024
Pro Phone Skills: Avoiding Common Front Desk Pitfalls in Practices

Pro Phone Skills: Avoiding Common Front Desk Pitfalls in Practices

How can your front desk team transform every call into a positive patient experience? In this episode, Sandy draws from her recent speaking engagements at the Delivering WOW Summit to uncover key str…

00:32:20  |   Wed 12 Jun 2024
Why Dental Membership Plans Are NOT Only for Low-Income Patients

Why Dental Membership Plans Are NOT Only for Low-Income Patients

Dental membership plans are only for low-income patients, right? Join Michael and Sandy in this episode of Dental Drill Bits as they sit down with Megan Lohman to debunk common myths surrounding dent…

00:34:39  |   Wed 05 Jun 2024
Are You Asking the Right Questions While Interviewing?

Are You Asking the Right Questions While Interviewing?

Can you really find the perfect fit for your practice through better interviewing techniques? In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Michael and Sandy uncover effective hiring strategies that can tran…

00:34:57  |   Wed 29 May 2024
Top Innovations in Dental Software? A Deep Dive into Powerful Yapi Tools

Top Innovations in Dental Software? A Deep Dive into Powerful Yapi Tools

How can cutting-edge technology streamline the entire patient journey in your practice? In this episode, Michael and Sandy sit down with Dr. Gina Dorfman, the visionary founder of Yapi, to explore ho…

00:29:20  |   Wed 22 May 2024
How to Get Patients on Board with Your New Membership Plan!

How to Get Patients on Board with Your New Membership Plan!

Are you tired of complex billing structures and challenging patient finances? In this episode, we connect with Dr. Abby Neville, who has transformed her dental practice by leveraging the remarkable P…

00:20:28  |   Wed 15 May 2024
Tips to Becoming a Dental Ringmaster

Tips to Becoming a Dental Ringmaster

What is the KEY role front office staff play in a successful dental practice? In this episode, we dive into office management with Michael and Sandy. A conversation taking you behind the scenes of Sa…

00:33:41  |   Wed 08 May 2024
Longevity and Vitality: Investing in Whole Foods for Complete Wellness, with Dr. Uche Odiatu

Longevity and Vitality: Investing in Whole Foods for Complete Wellness, with Dr. Uche Odiatu

Ever wonder how you can find the balance between longevity and vitality in the fast-paced dental world? This episode dives right into it with our guest Dr. Uche Odiatu, a wellness guru with a differe…

00:36:17  |   Wed 01 May 2024
Creating a Productive and Stress-Free Schedule

Creating a Productive and Stress-Free Schedule

Want to know how to turn your dental practice schedule from stress-inducing to productivity-boosting? In this episode, Sandy and Michael tackle this very challenge. Drawing upon Sandy's extensive exp…

00:26:05  |   Wed 24 Apr 2024
Are You Doing

Are You Doing "Performance Reviews" the Right Way?

What really makes or breaks a well-functioning team? Buzzing with insights and real-world advice, we lay bare an indispensable component of business success – Regular one-on-one meetings. Dive into t…

00:19:24  |   Wed 17 Apr 2024
The Best Patient Communication Strategy: Boosting Your Membership Plans

The Best Patient Communication Strategy: Boosting Your Membership Plans

Ever questioned how to ace the management of in-house membership plans? This episode delves deeper into this vast topic with Janelle and Bari from Plan Forward, who walk us through tackling challenge…

00:25:42  |   Wed 10 Apr 2024
Screen Time in the Workplace

Screen Time in the Workplace

Are we becoming slaves to our screens even at the workplace? In this engaging episode, Michael and Sandy delve into the impact of screen time at the workplace, particularly assessing the effect of de…

00:17:15  |   Wed 03 Apr 2024
Mealtime Matters: Navigating Lunch Meetings and Compensation

Mealtime Matters: Navigating Lunch Meetings and Compensation

Have you ever wondered how to properly compensate your team, especially during training sessions and lunch meetings? This enlightening episode explores just that. Michael and Sandy navigate the often…

00:18:11  |   Wed 27 Mar 2024
Cutting Through the Noise: Real SEO Strategies for Your Practice

Cutting Through the Noise: Real SEO Strategies for Your Practice

Is your dental practice is not showing up in search results the way you want? This episode of Dental Drill Bits dives deep into the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and its impact on your pr…

00:33:15  |   Wed 20 Mar 2024
How Can We Achieve a Stress-Free Schedule in Our Practice?

How Can We Achieve a Stress-Free Schedule in Our Practice?

How can you take control over your schedule and make sure it's not running YOU? This episode peels back the layers to reveal the make-or-break role a scheduler plays in any thriving dental practice. …

00:30:03  |   Wed 13 Mar 2024
Should I Have My Hygienist Clock Out for No-Shows?

Should I Have My Hygienist Clock Out for No-Shows?

Are you crumbling under constant patient cancellations and under-utilized hygienists? If so, this episode is a must-listen. Michael and Sandy go into deep dialogue discussing the art of managing the …

00:21:50  |   Wed 06 Mar 2024
Breaking Down the Decline of New Patients: Causes and Solutions

Breaking Down the Decline of New Patients: Causes and Solutions

Are the new patient numbers in your dental practice declining? Dive into this episode, where Michael and Sandy tackle this pressing issue, shedding light on the alarming trend that many dental practi…

00:27:55  |   Wed 28 Feb 2024
The Power of a Well-Managed Website for Dentists

The Power of a Well-Managed Website for Dentists

Sponsors: Do you need a new website or marketing agency with no long-term contracts? Visit DocSites' website here and be sure to mention this podcast episode for a special deal! https://www.docsites.…

00:26:31  |   Wed 21 Feb 2024
The Treatment Coordinator Advantage: A Critical Role for Practice Success

The Treatment Coordinator Advantage: A Critical Role for Practice Success

Sponsors: For modern dental practices, membership plans are the way forward — but not just any plan will do. Look ahead with the platform that puts you in control, effortlessly. Mention Dental Drill…

00:27:37  |   Wed 14 Feb 2024
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