What could a high-performing hygiene team do for your dental practice?

In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with dental hygienist and leadership coach Danielle Avila to explore how a stronger hygiene department can improve patient care, team performance, and your practice’s bottom line.

Danielle brings 18 years of experience as a dental hygienist and now coaches dental teams to strengthen their confidence, leadership, communication, and overall performance.

They cover:

• Identifying and developing a lead hygienist within your dental practice
• Creating clear periodontal protocols and standards of care
• Building hygienist confidence around diagnosis and patient conversations
• Why accountability matters when implementing new systems and protocols
• Improving communication and alignment between dentists and hygienists
• Helping your hygiene team introduce new ideas, technology, and treatment options
• Preventing burnout while supporting high-performing dental professionals
• Creating a dental team culture built on trust, leadership, and support

A high-performing hygiene team can provide better patient care, strengthen your practice, and create opportunities for growth.

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Linda Kane | Dental Office Rescue
dentalofficerescue.com

Danielle Avila | LD Coaching
ldcoaching.co

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You’re busy running your dental practice. But are you productive? Here's how to lead your team effectively, and creating intentional growth.

In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Thomas Passalacqua, founder of Ascend Professional Pathways, to talk about dental leadership, dental practice management, team leadership, productivity, self-awareness, and intentional practice growth.

Thomas shares why strong leadership starts with leading yourself, how dental professionals can break out of the cycle of being busy without being productive, and why information alone doesn’t create change. Implementation does.

They cover:

•  Why self-leadership comes before leading a dental team 
•  Building trust and becoming a more effective dental leader 
•  Self-awareness and identifying the priorities that actually matter 
•  The difference between being busy and being productive 
•  Breaking out of routines that keep dental practices stuck 
•  Dental practice systems and the people behind them 
•  Why implementation, execution, and accountability matter 
•  Setting clear goals and creating intentional practice growth 

Being busy doesn’t always mean moving forward. Intentional growth starts with deciding what matters, taking action, and following through.

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Linda Kane | Dental Office Rescue
dentalofficerescue.com

Thomas Passalacqua | Ascend Professional Pathways
ascendpropathways.com

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An open door for women in dentistry and how 20 seconds of courage can change your life.

In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Anne Duffy, founder and CEO of Dental Entrepreneur Woman, to talk about dental leadership, community, collaboration, and the power of connection across the dental industry.

Anne shares how Dental Entrepreneur Woman grew from a magazine into a movement, why knowing your strengths can change the way you lead, and how the right people can open doors personally and professionally.

They cover:

• Anne’s journey from dental hygienist to entrepreneur and founder of Dental Entrepreneur Woman
• Why strengths, experience, and self-awareness matter in leadership
• The power of community and connection for women in dentistry
• How DeW Retreats bring dental professionals together
• The “20 seconds of courage” it can take to share your story or pursue an idea
• How showing up for others can create opportunities, relationships, and real support

Sometimes one conversation, introduction, or moment of courage is all it takes to open a new door.

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Linda Kane | Dental Office Rescue
dentalofficerescue.com

Anne Duffy | Dental Entrepreneur Woman
dew.life

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Is your dental practice really protected from hackers and data breaches?

In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Amy Wood, CEO of Copper Penny Consulting, to discuss dental cybersecurity, HIPAA compliance, and why dental practices have become attractive targets for hackers.

Amy shares practical ways practice owners can better protect patient data and reduce cybersecurity risks before they become costly problems.

They cover:

* Why hackers target dental practices
* Common HIPAA and cybersecurity risks
* Passwords, employee access, and patient data
* How to vet software, IT providers, and third-party vendors
* Cyber liability insurance for dental practices
* Phishing, email attacks, and data breaches
* Upcoming HIPAA Security Rule changes
* Practical steps to better protect your practice

Cybersecurity can feel overwhelming, but small preventive steps can make a big difference.

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Linda Kane & Dental Office Rescue
dentalofficerescue.com

Amy Wood
Copper Penny Consulting
copperpennyconsulting.com

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Feeling stuck in your dental practice?

Learn how to break the cycle, break free, and reclaim control of your practice.

In this episode, Linda Kane discusses dental practice leadership, mindset, and the importance of stepping into the role of CEO. Doug shares why many dentists feel trapped in reactive mode, how leadership impacts practice culture, and why becoming a stronger leader can transform both your practice and your personal life.

They cover:

• Why many dentists feel like they’re stuck on the practice hamster wheel
• How an abundance mindset can change the way you approach challenges
• Why leadership cannot be outsourced, even when other tasks can
• How strong leaders create better dental team culture
• The importance of vulnerability, coaching, and finding support as a practice owner
• How dentists can build a practice where their team feels valued and connected

A better practice starts with better leadership.

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Linda Kane & Dental Office Rescue
dentalofficerescue.com

Doug Fettig
TopCard Payment Solutions
topcardpaymentsolutions.com

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Profitable on paper but still feeling broke? Learn the financial strategies every dental practice owner needs to know.

Here’s how to build a more profitable, financially healthy dental practice with Caleb Gussner and Jared Duckett of Duckett Ladd.

In this episode, Linda Kane discusses the key financial decisions that impact dental practices, including cash flow management, tax planning, profitability, financial metrics, and preparing for long-term growth.

They cover:

• Why understanding your numbers is essential for practice success
• The financial metrics every dental practice owner should track
• How tax planning differs from tax preparation
• How much cash reserves a dental practice should keep
• Preparing your practice for future growth, partnership, or transition

A stronger practice starts with financial clarity.

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Linda Kane & Dental Office Rescue
dentalofficerescue.com

Caleb Gussner & Jared Duckett
Duckett Ladd
duckettladd.com

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What can basketball coaching teach dentists about leadership?

In this episode, Linda Kane talks with Lynne Leggett, BS, FAADOM, Founder & CEO of Victory Dental Management, about how dental leaders can think more like a coach to create true teams—not just groups of employees—through coaching, accountability, and trust.

They cover:

• Why dental leaders need to coach, not just manage
• How team culture impacts performance and retention
• The connection between leadership and burnout prevention
• How communication and accountability create stronger teams
• What dentists can learn from a basketball coaching mindset

"Great teams aren’t built by accident—they’re coached with intention."

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Linda Kane & Dental Office Rescue
dentalofficerescue.com

Lynne Leggett, BS, FAADOM
Victory Dental Management
victorydentalmanagement.com

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Learn how to improve dental hygiene profitability, strengthen your hygiene department, and grow your dental practice with Hygiene Profit Consultant Dr. Joy Void-Holmes.

In this episode, Linda Kane talks with Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, DHS, RDH, Hygiene Profit and Practice Valuation Consultant, to discuss how dental practices can transform hygiene from a cost center into a growth engine through better training, prevention, and systems.

They cover:

• Why hygiene drives practice growth and profitability
• The hidden reasons hygiene production breaks down
• How stronger training improves clinical confidence
• Why patient care and profitability should work together—not compete
• The importance of communication, boundaries, and team alignment

"You cannot fix hygiene production by fixing operations alone."

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Linda Kane & Dental Office Rescue
dentalofficerescue.com

Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, DHS, RDH
drjoyrdh.com

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Stop selling. Start solving. Watch your practice grow.

Learn how ethical patient finance conversations, compliance, and trust can improve case acceptance and protect your dental practice with Nancy Kay Coy.

In this episode, Linda sits down with Nancy Kay Coy, CEO of FinVerified and author of Stop Selling, Dammit!, to discuss how dental practices can improve case acceptance through ethical financial conversations while protecting their teams through better compliance.

Together, they discuss:

• Why "solve, don't sell" leads to better patient relationships
• How offering the right financing options increases case acceptance
• Common compliance mistakes practices make during financial conversations
• Why credit balances can become a costly liability
• How AI is helping practices stay compliant without losing the human touch

Whether you're a dentist, office manager, or treatment coordinator, this episode offers practical strategies to help you build trust, protect your practice, and help more patients say yes to care.

Resources

📖 Free copy of Dental Office Rescue → rescuemydentaloffice.com
🌐 Learn more about FinVerified → finverified.ai
📚 Get Nancy's book: Stop Selling, Dammit!

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What makes a dental conference actually worth attending?

In this episode of Dental Office Rescue, Linda Kane talks with Michael Scott of Smile Together about a different approach to dental conferences—one built around intentional, pre-scheduled meetings between dentists, DSOs, and vendors.

Learn about:

• How Smile Together is changing dental networking
• Why guaranteed one-on-one meetings create better business relationships
• Leadership lessons that build stronger teams and healthier practice cultures

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Linda Kane | Dental Office Rescue
https://www.dentalofficerescue.com/

Michael Scott | Smile Together
https://www.smiletogetherlive.com/

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelscottdentalai/

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