One-on-Ones: Keeping Your Dental Team Aligned & Engaged

Want to retain great employees and build a team that runs like a dream? It all starts with one-on-one conversations that count. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Salisbury share how regular one-on-one meetings can transform your culture, boost accountability, and keep your team growing in the right direction.

They break down the timing, tools, and tone of a successful one-on-one—plus how to turn them into growth opportunities, not gripe sessions. If you want more engagement and less drama in your dental office, start here.

• How to set up meaningful one-on-ones with your team

• Why these meetings are more powerful than traditional reviews

• How to use self-evaluation tools to start real conversations

• What to document and track before each meeting

• How one-on-ones can reduce turnover and improve morale

• The role of emotional deposits and team development in retention

Sandy and Dana discuss what happens when one-on-ones are done right—from better communication to uncovering training gaps before they become performance issues. Learn why most team breakdowns stem from a lack of connection, not capability.

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📌 Sandy’s Challenge: Build stronger teams—one conversation at a time! ➡️ Schedule regular one-on-ones with each team member ➡️ Use self-evaluation forms to spark honest feedback ➡️ Track progress, goals, and follow-ups after every meeting ➡️ Train your managers on how to lead growth-focused one-on-ones

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