Dental Practice Heroes

The Three Essential Conversations Every Dental Practice Owner Must Master


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True leadership in dental practice means empowering your team through the right conversations rather than trying to be the answer person for everything. Mastering three key conversation types – vision, accountability, and problem-solving – can solve 95% of practice problems and prevent owner burnout.

• Vision conversations connect daily tasks to meaningful patient outcomes and team benefits
• Creating purpose helps team members understand their work impacts patients' overall health and quality of life
• Accountability conversations establish clear expectations and maintain practice standards
• "You will get what you tolerate" – addressing small issues prevents them from becoming destructive habits
• Focus on specific behaviors rather than making assumptions about the person
• Problem-solving conversations involve the team in finding solutions together
• Collaborative approach increases buy-in and implementation success
• Create psychological safety for team members to share ideas without fear
• Recommended resources: "Start With Why" (Sinek), "Crucial Accountability," and "No Bullshit Leadership"
• Don't wait for perfection – having these conversations consistently is more important than doing them perfectly

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Dental Practice HeroesBy Dr. Paul Etchison

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