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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Your hygiene department is a hidden growth engine.

In this episode of Dental Office Rescue, Linda Kane talks with Meghan Greco, RDH, Hygienist, Myofunctional Therapist, and founder of The Thriving Practice Coach, about how high-impact hygiene and prevention-based dentistry can transform patient care and the way dental teams approach treatment.

Meghan shares why moving beyond reactive dentistry and focusing on root-cause care can help teams improve outcomes, strengthen communication, and create a more patient-centered practice.

Learn about:

• Why hygiene departments are one of the biggest opportunities for practices to elevate care
• How hygienists can step into leadership roles and create stronger patient outcomes
• What airway health, mouth breathing, and oral-systemic connections reveal about disease risk
• Why clinical teams should educate patients—not decide what patients can or cannot afford
• How consistent hygiene protocols and better communication improve trust and case acceptance

This episode is a reminder that when we stop simply treating symptoms and start understanding the reasons behind disease, we can help patients make better decisions, support stronger teams, and deliver a higher level of care.

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

Meghan Greco | The Thriving Practice Coach
https://www.thethrivingpracticecoach.com/

Free Resource: Hygiene Department Growth Blindspot Ebook
https://www.thethrivingpracticecoach.com/hygiene-growth-guide

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Ever feel like if you stepped away for one day, the whole office would fall apart?

In this episode of Dental Office Rescue, Linda Kane talks with Lorie Streeter, CTC, FAADOM — former VP of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) and current VP of U.S. Expansion at MaxAssist — to explore “Let Them” Leadership and what it actually looks like to stop over-functioning in a dental practice.

They dig into why dental office managers feel responsible for everything, how over-control quietly leads to burnout, and what it takes to shift into leadership built on trust and real boundaries.

Key themes include:

• Why dental office managers feel like they’re carrying the entire practice
• The hidden cost of over-control and over-responsibility
• How burnout shows up in leadership roles—not just workload
• What “Let Them” Leadership looks like in real dental offices
• How to build trust, boundaries, and healthier team dynamics

This is a conversation about stepping out of survival mode—and learning how to lead a dental team without carrying it all alone.

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Your team completed the training.
The binder is on the shelf.
The boxes are checked.

Now what?

In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Joyce Weeks, Educator and Compliance Consultant at Dental Ed, Inc., to discuss why compliance isn't about paperwork—it's about creating systems that protect your patients, support your team, and strengthen your practice.

Drawing from her background in immunology, infection control, and OSHA compliance, Joyce explains how dental teams can move beyond annual training requirements and build a culture where safety, accountability, and understanding become part of everyday operations.

Learn about:

• Why compliance training often fails to create lasting change
• The hidden risks behind infection control shortcuts and missed protocols
• How understanding the "why" improves team accountability and buy-in
• The connection between compliance, leadership, and team retention
• Common mistakes that occur when systems rely on memory instead of process
• Practical ways to build safer, repeatable systems that survive team turnover

"Rules without reasons create resistance. Reasons create ownership."

Because great compliance isn't about avoiding fines—it's about creating a practice where patients feel safe, teams feel supported, and systems work no matter who's in the office.

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

Joyce Weeks | Dental Ed, Inc.
https://www.dentaledinc.com/

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