Dr. Maggie Augustyn officially joins Regan Robertson and Dr. Chad Johnson as Everyday Practices Dental Podcast’s new co-host! In this episode, the trio discusses their vision for the show, including a special series, Everyday Practices: After Hours, where they’ll tackle taboo topics and dive into the hidden struggles dental professionals face. From navigating political differences to addressing addiction and vulnerability, Dr. Maggie, Dr. Chad and Regan are excited to bring you insightful conversations that connect, empower, and inspire.

In this episode of Everyday Practices Dental Podcast, host Regan Robertson is joined by Dr. Nikki Green of Fort Worth Cosmetic & Family Dentistry (Fort Worth, Texas) and JW Oliver, Visionary at SupportDDS, to explore a groundbreaking approach to staffing that is transforming dental practices across the profession. Dr. Green shares her journey of embracing remote team members through SupportDDS, long before remote work became mainstream in the field. This episode delves into the challenges and rewards of shifting traditional mindsets on team structure. 

In this powerful episode, we’re diving into the concept of freedom - what it really means and how we can achieve it, both in business and life. Dr. Bruce B. Baird, Victoria Peterson S.s.D., and Regan Robertson share their personal and professional experiences to living freely and discuss how freedom extends beyond financial success, exploring inner peace, clarity, and the strength to make courageous decisions. Discover how you, too, can tap into freedom and take charge of your path to a fulfilling and purpose-driven life.

How would you feel if you could increase your productivity without spending external marketing dollars? Your team is a potential untapped marketing goldmine in your practice. PDA Marketing Consultant/fCMO Sara Hansen joins us today to share strategies you can implement to leverage your team's power to attract the perfect patients. 

In this episode of Everyday Practices Dental Podcast, hosts Regan Robertson, Dr. Maggie Augustyn and Dr. Chad Johnson discuss their approaches to continuing education (CE) in dentistry. They talk about the importance of ongoing learning, strategies for maximizing the value of CE courses, and the power of building a supportive professional community.

In this episode of Everyday Practices Dental Podcast, your hosts Regan Robertson and Dr. Chad Johnson are joined by Dr. Maggie Augustyn of Happy Tooth (Elmhurst, Illinois) as they discuss new hires, team dynamics, team management, and how to handle challenges with dignity and grace. From creating a safe space for dialog, to embracing the concepts of servant leadership, the insights discussed in this episode provide valuable lessons for dental professionals striving to create a supportive and innovative workplace culture.

Leadership is one of the most daunting elements of business ownership. But how do you know if you're a good leader? Sommer Carrol, RDA - Dr. Bruce B. Baird's lead chairside assistant for 15 years - joins us today to share stories from Dr. Baird's leadership journey and how he empowered a team of "co-pilots" to share the burden and hold him accountable. 

In this episode of Everyday Practices Dental Podcast, hosts Regan Robertson, Dr. Maggie Augustyn and Dr. Chad Johnson sit down with Dr. Eric Recker, a dentist and life coach, to explore the critical issue of burnout and work-life balance in the dental profession. Dr. Recker shares his personal journey and introduces his “dam analogy,” offering practical strategies for managing energy, avoiding burnout, and finding fulfillment.

This is an Everyday Practice that any dentist can do and become more productive. Join Regan and Chad as they explore this unconventional way to boost your trust with patients.

We all have ideas of what a dentist should be - knowledgeable, intelligent, in control.  But we're more likely to suffer the crippling effects of burnout and imposter syndrome when we don't live our authentic selves. Today Dr. Maggie Augustyn, a general dentist from Illinois, joins us to shine a light on living your authentic self in dentistry.