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Email me: [email protected]

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How to Increase Production Without Adding Chair Time

Most dentists think increasing production means one thing: working harder.

More patients.

More hours.

More procedures.

More hustle.

But what if the growth you're looking for is already sitting inside your practice?

In today's episode, Dr. Desiree Yazdan breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in dentistry: the belief that more production requires more chair time. After coaching hundreds of practice owners, she's found that the fastest-growing practices aren't necessarily adding more days, seeing more patients, or working longer hours. They're simply getting better at capturing the opportunities they're already creating.

If you've ever felt exhausted, maxed out, or stuck wondering how you'll grow your practice without sacrificing more of your life, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why "working harder" is often the wrong solution to production challenges

• The difference between thinking like a clinician and thinking like a business owner

• How your beliefs about treatment directly impact case acceptance

• Why many dentists don't actually have a treatment acceptance problem—they have a belief problem

• How one mindset shift helped a practice increase revenue by $100,000 per month

• Why being "fully booked" doesn't always mean you're maximizing production

• The costly mistake of treating your schedule like a calendar instead of a financial strategy

• How unscheduled treatment may be costing your practice hundreds of thousands of dollars

• The overlooked power of a consistent treatment follow-up system

• Why hygiene should be viewed as an opportunity for patient health and practice growth

• The most expensive word in dentistry—and how it quietly kills production

• Why "later" often means "never" when it comes to treatment acceptance

• How curiosity helps patients move forward with treatment more effectively than pressure

• Why more new patients won't solve weak systems

• The simple shift from chasing more volume to eliminating production leaks

• How to increase revenue while improving your quality of life

Ready to Grow Without Working More?

If you're ready to increase production, create more freedom, and build a practice that supports the life you want—not one that consumes it—schedule a consultation to learn more about Systems For a Million Dollar Dental Practice.

Visit: dryazdancoaching.com/consult

We'll meet on Zoom, discuss your goals, and see if the program is the right fit for you.

Connect with Dr. Desiree Yazdan

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow dentist who could benefit from working smarter—not harder.

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Belief Sells Dentistry: The Mindset Shift That Changes Case Acceptance

In this episode, Dr. Yazdan dives into one of the most important — and most overlooked — aspects of case acceptance: belief.

Not scripts.

Not persuasion tactics.

Not sounding “salesy.”

Real belief.

Because patients can feel when you genuinely believe in the treatment you’re recommending… and they can also feel when you don’t.

This episode explores how your own thoughts about money, confidence, treatment value, and self-worth directly impact the way you present dentistry — and ultimately how patients respond to it.

If you’ve ever softened treatment recommendations, assumed patients couldn’t afford care, apologized for fees, or struggled with confidence during larger case presentations, this conversation will completely change the way you think about case acceptance.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why belief is one of the biggest drivers of case acceptance

• The difference between ethical confidence and manipulation

• How hesitation and uncertainty impact patient trust

• Why patients can feel when you don’t fully believe your own recommendations

• The hidden ways dentists weaken treatment presentations

• How your energy changes the entire consult conversation

• Why conviction matters more than scripts

• The connection between confidence, communication, and trust

• How dentists project their own money beliefs onto patients

• Why patients spend money on things they emotionally value

• The importance of separating YOUR financial beliefs from your patients’

• How belief influences your team’s confidence and communication

• Why patients are looking for leadership and certainty

• The difference between confidence and arrogance

• How insecurity impacts treatment presentation

• Why documenting your dentistry builds stronger confidence

• The emotional transformation dentistry creates for patients

• Why under-diagnosing due to discomfort is also a disservice

• How rejection from a few patients can unconsciously weaken future case presentations

• Why female dentists often minimize their expertise and value

Ready to Take It to the Next Level?

If you’re ready to increase revenue while working less—and build a practice that actually feels in control—apply for Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice:

👉 dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Links & Mentions:

Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Email me: [email protected]

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Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching

Leading Without Micromanaging: How to Build a Team That Doesn’t Depend on You for Everything

In this episode, we’re talking about one of the biggest struggles dental practice owners face: the difference between leadership and micromanagement.

If you feel like your practice starts falling apart the second you step away… if your team constantly needs your approval, your input, or your problem-solving all day long… this episode is for you.

Dr. Yazdan breaks down why so many dentists unintentionally become micromanagers, how it slowly creates burnout, and what it actually takes to build a strong, empowered team that can function without your constant involvement.

This episode is a deep conversation about leadership, control, perfectionism, burnout, emotional regulation, delegation, and creating systems that allow your practice — and your life — to feel lighter.

Because real leadership is not about controlling everyone around you.

It’s about building a practice that runs well because of the systems, standards, and culture you created.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The hidden difference between leadership and micromanagement

• Why so many dentists accidentally train their teams to depend on them

• The emotional and mental cost of over-functioning in your practice

• How perfectionism impacts leadership and team confidence

• Why fear often drives micromanaging behaviors

• The reason your team may struggle to take initiative

• How constant correction destroys ownership and confidence

• Why some mistakes are necessary for growth

• The importance of creating clear expectations and systems

• How to stop becoming the “solution” for every problem

• Questions that help your team think independently

• The difference between delegating tasks vs delegating outcomes

• How emotionally reactive leadership creates anxious teams

• Why calm leadership creates stability and better performance

• The connection between burnout and controlling behavior

• Why female practice owners often carry extra emotional labor

• How to create a practice that supports your life instead of consuming it

• What true freedom and leadership actually look like as a business owner

Ready to Take It to the Next Level?

If you’re ready to increase revenue while working less—and build a practice that actually feels in control—apply for Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice:

👉 dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Links & Mentions:

Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Email me: [email protected]

Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM

Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching

Episode Summary:

A full schedule feels safe.

An empty schedule feels stressful.

But what if neither actually determines your results?

In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the biggest mindset traps dental practice owners fall into—believing their schedule dictates their success.

Because the truth is… it doesn’t.

You’ll learn how to stop riding the emotional rollercoaster of “full vs. empty” and start operating from a place of certainty, control, and confidence—no matter what your schedule looks like.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why a full schedule can create a false sense of security

• How an empty schedule triggers scarcity and reactive decision-making

• Real examples of full days falling apart—and slow days turning into big production

• The difference between circumstance vs. mindset in your results

• How to develop confidence that isn’t dependent on your schedule

Ready to Take It to the Next Level?

If you’re ready to increase revenue while working less—and build a practice that actually feels in control—apply for Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice:

👉 dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Links & Mentions:

Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Email me: [email protected]

Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM

Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching

Episode Summary:

“What should I be working on right now?”

It’s a simple question—but one that most dental practice owners don’t actually know how to answer.

In this episode, I’m breaking down a powerful shift that will completely change how you run your practice: moving from reactive, inconsistent months to predictable, controlled growth by learning how to stay one month ahead.

If you’ve ever experienced the highs of a “great” production month followed by the stress of a slow one… this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “rollercoaster months” happen (and why they’re more common than you think)

• The hidden disconnect between treatment planning and production

• Why having a full schedule doesn’t always mean you’re profitable

• The real goal of a successful practice (hint: it’s not just big months)

• How to create consistency in your production, income, and stress levels

Ready for the Next Level?

If you’re ready to create a more profitable practice while working less, come join me inside Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice.

👉 Apply here: dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Links & Mentions:

Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Email me: [email protected]

Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM

Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching

Episode Summary

Most dentists don’t have a marketing problem—they have a consistency problem. In this episode, we break down the real reason your marketing “isn’t working” and why the solution isn’t a new strategy… it’s doing significantly more of what you’re already doing. From referral relationships to social media to internal case acceptance, this episode challenges you to rethink your effort level and step into a more disciplined, system-driven approach to growth.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why your marketing likely isn’t failing—you’re just not doing enough of it

• The “10x rule” and how it applies to dental practice growth

• The truth about referral marketing (and why one basket a year doesn’t count)

• How repetition builds trust before a patient ever walks through your door

• Why consistency matters more than creativity in marketing

• The real reason social media “doesn’t work” for most dentists

• How internal marketing impacts treatment acceptance

• The difference between random effort vs. predictable growth

• Why marketing must become a system, not a sporadic activity

Resources & Next Steps

If you’re ready to build real marketing systems and create predictable growth in your practice, join us inside SMdP Coaching.

👉 Book a consult: dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Links & Mentions:

Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Email me: [email protected]

Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM

Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked—but most powerful—factors in your success as a dental practice owner: your attitude.

Through a real-life conversation with a struggling entrepreneur, personal stories from practice ownership, and practical coaching tools, this episode breaks down how your thoughts shape your results—and why shifting your mindset is often the missing piece in growing your practice.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like “nothing is working,” this episode will help you understand why—and more importantly, what to do about it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your attitude is the foundation of both your success and your happiness

• The difference between fake positivity vs. intentional thinking

• How “The Model” (thoughts → feelings → actions → results) applies directly to your practice

• Why your circumstances are neutral—and what that actually means

• How your thoughts influence:

o Case acceptance

o Patient interactions

o Team performance

o Follow-up systems

• Real-life examples of shifting mindset during:

o A major office emergency (flooded suite)

o Failed marketing investments

o Team turnover and system gaps

• The hidden way negative thinking shows up in your behavior (even when you’re “doing all the right things”)

• Why belief must come before results—not after

• How one mindset shift led to record-breaking collections

• The difference between reacting emotionally vs. responding intentionally

Work With Me:

If you're ready to grow your practice, increase profitability, and work less while creating more structure and clarity in your business, schedule a consult for SMPD:

👉 dryazdancoaching.com/consult

(Link also available in the show notes)

If You Enjoyed This Episode:

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow dentist who needs to hear this.

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Episode Overview

You can have a full schedule, a thriving team, and a profitable practice—and still feel completely alone. In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough in dentistry: loneliness as a practice owner.

This isn’t about something being “wrong” with you. It’s about the reality of leadership.

We break down why this feeling happens, what it actually means, and—most importantly—how to shift out of it so you can lead, connect, and build your practice from a more grounded and empowered place.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why loneliness is common (and normal) for dental practice owners

• The hidden ways loneliness shows up: overworking, irritability, and decision fatigue

• Why your role as the leader naturally limits who you can “vent” to

• How your thoughts—not your circumstances—are driving how you feel

• A simple mindset framework to shift from isolation → connection

• The powerful “zoom out” perspective that changes how you lead your practice

• Why seeking partnership or hiring an associate won’t fix loneliness

• The importance of intentional connection and being in the right rooms

🔗 Next Steps

If you’re ready to build your practice with more support, structure, and connection, schedule a consult to learn more about working together inside Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice:

👉 Book a consult:

dryazdancoaching.com/consult

If you don’t see a time that works, email me directly (you’ll find it at the top of the page) and we’ll make it happen.

Links & Mentions:

Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Email me: [email protected]

Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM

Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching

✨ Episode Summary

In this episode, we’re diving into something that does not get enough attention in dental practices—but has the power to completely transform your growth:

👉 How you handle your prospective patients

Most dentists believe growth comes from more marketing… more ads… more leads.

But that’s only part of the story.

The truth is:

You can dramatically increase your new patient numbers by improving how you handle the leads you already have.

As a fee-for-service (FFS) practice, this becomes even more important—and in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to create a system that consistently converts inquiries into actual patients in your chair.

🔑 What You’ll Learn

• Why more leads won’t fix a broken system

• The difference between warm leads vs. cold leads (and why it matters)

• Every entry point a new patient can come from—and how to handle each one

• How to train your team to create a consistent, high-level patient experience

• The exact mindset shift that will improve conversions immediately

• Why speed to lead can double your bookings

• How follow-up alone can generate tens of thousands in production

💬 Key Takeaway

If you implement even half of what was covered in this episode:

👉 You will see more patients

👉 You will increase production

👉 You will grow—without needing more leads

🔗 Work With Me

If you’re ready to take this deeper and implement these systems into your practice:

👉 Book a consult:

dryazdancoaching.com/consult

If you don’t see a time that works, email me directly (you’ll find it at the top of the page) and we’ll make it happen.

Links & Mentions:

Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Email me: [email protected]

Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM

Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching

Episode Summary

Being a dental practice owner is hard.

But being a woman dental practice owner? It’s a completely different game.

In this episode, we’re diving into the realities that don’t get talked about enough—

the invisible pressure, the double standards, the emotional weight, and the constant internal tug-of-war that so many women in business experience.

This isn’t about “girl boss” energy or pretending you can effortlessly do it all.

This is about the real challenges women face—and how to navigate them in a way that gives you your power back.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly falling behind despite your success… this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why leadership feels different as a woman practice owner

• The unspoken double standards women face in business

• How emotional load and decision fatigue impact your leadership

• The hidden ways women self-sabotage in their practices

• How your thoughts—not your circumstances—are driving your results

• Practical mindset shifts that instantly change how you lead

• How to stop people-pleasing and start leading with clarity and authority

Resources & Next Steps

If this episode resonated with you and you want help implementing this at a higher level—systems, leadership, and mindset:

👉 Visit: dryazdancoaching.com/consult

(If you don’t see a time that works, email directly—contact info is on the page.)