Dental assistants are the backbone of any dental practice, but what happens when they're asked to take on additional responsibilities? In this episode, Jason Tanoory explores how to determine fair compensation for dental assistants with expanding roles, discussing salary tiers, additional training compensation, and the importance of clear communication between employers and employees.

A dental practice owner recently promoted a dental assistant to lead assistant. This new lead assistant has no prior experience and some existing team members feel she's not pulling her weight. Jason Tanoory discusses the challenges of managing two roles, dividing responsibilities, and creating clear communication for a successful transition.

Feeling overwhelmed running your dental practice? This episode is your roadmap to success! Join Jason Tanoory as he tackles real-world questions from dental professionals like YOU.

We'll hear from Regina, a regional manager struggling to get her team aligned. Jason offers expert advice on clarifying roles, responsibilities, and core values to boost productivity. Plus, learn how to use metrics effectively and address underperformance with confidence.

Next, Christy from Colorado grapples with financial transparency. Jason dives into the pros and cons of an open-book approach, helping you decide what's right for your practice.

This episode is packed with actionable tips on clear communication, setting expectations, and empowering your team for peak performance. Tune in and unlock success in dentistry, life, and beyond!

Jason Tanoory, with 20 years of experience, helps dental professionals excel in their careers and personal lives. This episode tackles incorporating core values into your practice with a caller facing staff turnover. Jason offers actionable advice and shares strategies for balancing a growing practice with family commitments. Tune in for valuable insights on winning in dentistry and life!

In this episode of the Dental Lighthouse Podcast, host Jason Tanoory discusses with caller Carmen the challenges of compensating the hygiene team fairly while integrating new technologies. Carmen's practice, which operates with eight hygienists, is considering a shift from a commission-based model to a more hygiene-driven approach to support expansion and ensure fair pay. Jason shares insights from his own experience, suggesting a percentage of adjusted production and tenure-based model. They explore a hybrid tier system to motivate skill elevation and system adoption. The episode emphasizes the need for a balanced, thoughtful approach to compensation that aligns with practice goals and standards of care.

On today’s episode, we hop into the second part of this series, where we get into the nitty-gritty of effective communication and scheduling. Learn how routers and open dental chart notes can transform your practice’s appointment setup. Discover the benefits of customized scheduling templates and the importance of adhering to daily appointment limits. 

In today’s episode, we hop into the first part of a two-part series where we dine into the art of balancing a bustling dental practice with personal life. Listen in for strategies on efficient practice scheduling that optimizes productivity without sacrificing the human touch necessary for professional and personal growth.

Jason mentions a Presentation in this episode you can find here: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zmCyrr7otL5D0LL715wAAGbVy9RA1HxVmJRyjEDxx50/edit?usp=sharing

Always love talking about Moral, Goals and leadership! This episode I get to chat with Caitlin from Dental Success Network. She is such a great resource and has so much knowledge! If you love what you hear on this episode, check out what she is all about at www.dentalsuccessnetwork.com. We hope to have her on future calls.

In this episode we talk to a Doctor who is having a difficult time with his Assistants communicating effectively and another Doctor who is working on Growth mindset!  

75 Hard! It was hard but I learned some great things along the way. Listen in to hear my thoughts on it all.