Dental Office Rescue with Linda Kane

This one is bittersweet.

After 50 episodes, Linda Kane is saying goodbye to the Dental Office Rescue Podcast. She's sad to close this chapter, but incredibly proud of what it became and grateful to every guest, dentist, team member, and listener who came along for the ride.

Dental Office Rescue was created to make the weight of dentistry a little lighter. Linda wanted to have conversations about the challenges dentists carry every day, from stress and leadership to the financial, legal, insurance, compliance, and team issues that can follow you home at night.

After 50 episodes, Linda feels the podcast has done its job.

But these conversations aren’t going anywhere. Linda encourages you to explore all 50 episodes, filled with lessons, experts, and resources to help make dentistry easier, build a better practice, and create a better life.

In this final episode, she reflects on:

• The personal experience that gave Dental Office Rescue its mission
• 50 episodes packed with real help for dentists and their teams
• The incredible guests who shared their knowledge along the way
• Why she's leaving the podcast exactly where it is instead of making it bigger just for the sake of continuing
• What's next for Linda, including Dental Office Rescue: The Expert Edition
• Why ending the podcast doesn't mean she's done helping dentists

What Linda and her guests created together goes beyond 50 episodes. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to carry the weight of dentistry or figure it all out alone.

Linda may be closing the podcast, but she's not walking away from the mission.
"I'm still here to help." — Linda Kane

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A Note from the Producer

It’s been such a privilege to help bring Dental Office Rescue to life over these 50 episodes. I’ve learned so much from Linda and every guest who shared their time, experience, and expertise with us.

I’m really proud of what we created together, from these conversations to three books filled with even more:

• Dental Office Rescue: Zeroed-In Solutions for Winning Patients Who Stay, Pay, and Refer
• Resilient by Design: From Farm Girl to Dental Industry Game Changer
• Dental Office Rescue: The Expert Edition

My hope is that dentists and their teams continue finding these conversations, books, and resources, learning from them, and coming back whenever they need a little help.

To every guest who joined us and everyone who listened, thank you for being part of Dental Office Rescue.

And finally, Mom, thank you for trusting me to help bring your vision to life. I’m proud of you, and really proud we got to create these 50 episodes together.

Parker Kane
Producer, Dental Office Rescue

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Is dentistry your career or your identity?

In this episode of Dental Office Rescue, Linda Kane sits down with Dr. Erin Sheffield, board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and founder of The Doctor Is All In, to talk about mental health in dentistry, career identity, and the hidden weight of being a dentist.

Erin shares how her own career challenges changed the way she viewed achievement and success. She and Linda also discuss the pressure to do it all, isolation in the profession, finding community, and knowing when to ask for help or refer clinically.

They cover:

• The hidden weight of being a dentist
• Mental health in dentistry
• When dentistry becomes your identity
• Achievement and the pressure to do it all
• Community, clinical limits, and asking for help

Being a dentist can be a calling without becoming your entire identity.

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Dr. Erin Sheffield | The Doctor Is All In
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This approach to stress and energy in your dental practice could mean a happier team, better case acceptance, and more revenue.

In this episode, Linda Kane talks with dental consultant, coach, and case acceptance strategist Sophia Dunkley about how leadership, energy, and stress responses impact dental team culture, case acceptance, and profitability.

Sophia introduces a different way to understand what happens when stress takes over, including why people react differently, how those reactions affect the people around them, and what leaders can do to create positive change.

They cover:

• How stress and energy affect your dental team
• The difference between personality and stress response
• How leadership impacts team culture and communication
• How stress can influence patient trust and case acceptance
• Using the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) and ELI 360 to uncover blind spots

A more successful dental practice isn't always about adding another system or pushing your team harder. Sometimes, changing how you understand stress, communicate, and lead can make work better for your team, your patients, and your bottom line.

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Sophia Dunkley | The Practice Navigator
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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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Danielle Avila | LD Coaching
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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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Thomas Passalacqua | Ascend Professional Pathways
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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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Anne Duffy | Dental Entrepreneur Woman
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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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Amy Wood
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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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Doug Fettig
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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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Caleb Gussner & Jared Duckett
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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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Lynne Leggett, BS, FAADOM
Victory Dental Management
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