Three Dental Dynamos: Real Talk. Real Growth. Real Leadership in Dentistry

They left. Or maybe we let them go. Now they want their old job back. Do you open the door?

In this episode, the Three Dental Dynamos tackle one of the most debated questions in practice leadership: should you ever rehire a former team member? Spoiler: we didn't all agree, and that's what made this conversation so much fun (and a little eye-opening).

We get honest about the questions we ask ourselves before saying yes, why "I miss them" isn't a hiring strategy, and how to figure out whether someone left because of them or because of us. Then we turn the lens around to the team standing in front of you right now: how to assess who's thriving, who's coasting, and who might already have one foot out the door.

In this episode:

• Rehire or run? When bringing someone back makes sense and when it's a hard no
• The self-check questions every leader should ask before a rehire
• Was it them or was it us? Looking honestly at why people leave
• How a returning team member affects the people who stayed
• Assessing your current team with fresh eyes, before the next resignation letter lands

Whether you're a dentist, office manager, or team lead, this one will have you rethinking every exit interview you've ever done.

Have you ever rehired a former team member? Did it work out? We want to hear your story. Reach out and let us know!

If you've ever nodded along to your dentist spouse talking about crown preps at 10pm, or found yourself accidentally becoming the HR department, bookkeeper, and marriage counselor of your own practice congrats, you're a dental spouse. And on this episode, we sat down with Beverly Wilburn, founder of Dental Spouses in Business® (DSiB), to talk about the community built just for people like you.

Beverly gets it because she's lived it — growing a multi-million dollar practice alongside her husband, running the team, wrangling the finances, and raising a blended family of nine, all while figuring out how to lead with confidence instead of just white-knuckling it. She built DSiB to be the group she wished existed: not another noisy Facebook page full of vendor pitches, but a private, confidential circle of people who actually understand what it's like to be married to the practice (and, you know, also to the dentist).

This is the group for you if:

• You're the unofficial (or very official) strategist, manager, or co-owner behind the scenes
• You're tired of explaining your role to people who just don't get it
• You want real strategy and mentorship, not just a place to vent
• You're ready to stop white-knuckling it solo and find your people

Inside, members get monthly group mentorship calls, a 24/7 private community hub, a resource library full of templates and tools, guest expert sessions on everything from law to marketing, and exclusive access to live in-person events. Oh and there's a "Find Your People" promise: if it's not for you in the first 30 days, full refund, no questions asked.

Speaking of live events... 🎉

Mark your calendars for Mile High Momentum on September 24, 2026, from 9:30am–4:00pm at the Vivos Institute in Denver, Colorado. This one's packed:

• Brandy Trout kicks things off with Marriage, Mayhem & Misunderstood Instincts — a hilarious, real-talk session on why your natural instincts and your spouse's drive each other crazy (and how to actually use that to your advantage)
• Rita Zamora dives into how AI and social media are changing which dentists patients choose
• A Rocky Mountain Moments Business Brunch to refuel and network
• Julie Rentz, CFE brings the (surprisingly gripping) Till Fraud Do Us Part, on spotting and preventing embezzlement
• Healthcare attorney Justin Withrow breaks down billing compliance in a spouse-only session that's equal parts eye-opening and empowering
• And Beverly herself closes it out with High Altitude, High Performance, a candid tips-and-tricks exchange to walk away with things you can actually implement Monday morning

Basically: come for the community, stay for the brunch.

👉 Learn more and join at dentalspousesinbusiness.com 👉 Grab your Denver spot at the event page 👉 Follow along on Facebook

Ever leave a dental conference feeling inspired, guided, and full of great ideas but have no idea where to put any of it? In this episode, the Three Dental Dynamos dive into The Conference Companion by Brandy Trout, a practical in-hand guide built to help you capture, organize, and actually use everything you learn at industry events.

We break down why this book is such a valuable tool to bring with you to your next conference, share some of our favorite leadership quotes pulled straight from its pages, and talk about how to turn "great info I heard once" into real, actionable change for your team.

If you've ever walked away from a big event feeling motivated but scattered, this episode gives you a simple way to fix that — starting with your very next conference.

In this episode:

• Why note-taking at conferences often falls apart, and how to fix it
• A closer look at The Conference Companion by Brandy Trout
• Standout leadership quotes worth bringing back to your team
• How to translate conference inspiration into practice-wide action

Interested in being a guest on the show? Fill out our interest form: https://ezdentalsolution.com/media

Bringing Dentistry Together, One Connection at a Time 🦷🔥

This episode is a GOOD ONE. We sat down with Daniel Schriftman from Circle of Dental Excellence (CODE) for a conversation that was equal parts inspiring, hilarious, and packed with insight.

We dug into: ✨ What CODE actually is — and why it's so much more than a networking group 🤝 How CODE is bringing dentistry together to collaborate instead of compete 📈 The growth (personal AND professional) that happens when you surround yourself with the right people 🎉 Why "having a good time" is actually a legit strategy for staying in this industry long-term

Daniel's energy is contagious, and honestly? This conversation is a reminder of why community in dentistry matters so much. Whether you're a doc, a team member, or somewhere in between — there's a seat for you at this table.

If you've been looking for your people in dentistry... this might be it.

👉 Join CODE: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260435700953152

Grab your headphones, hit play, and get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe join a group chat or two. 😂

See you there!! 🙌

Respect, expectations, pay, growth. Miss one, and you're already training their replacement. The Dynamos break down why people really leave and why "I know my job" is the most expensive sentence in your office. "I know my job, I don't need that." Spoiler: nothing crashes because people didn't know how to do the work. It crashes because everyone assumed somebody else had it covered.

If you're rehiring the same position every eight months, this one's for you.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Three Dental Dynamos — where three passionate leaders in dentistry come together to talk about growth, people, leadership, and the real-life lessons that shape our industry.

In this kickoff episode, Dr. Devinn Geeson, Brandy Trout, and Danielle Kramer share the honest truths about what they wish they had known when they first started their careers in dentistry.

From navigating team dynamics to understanding how people function in the workplace, we dive into the emotional side of dentistry that no training manual prepares you for. We talk about the challenges, the lessons learned along the way, and how those experiences shaped the leaders we are today.

This episode is a behind-the-scenes introduction to who we are, why we’re passionate about helping doctors and teams grow, and why this podcast exists to help dental professionals move through the “ick” of the day-to-day struggles and build thriving practices and teams.

Future episodes will take deeper dives into the topics that matter most systems, leadership, communication, culture, and real strategies to help your practice grow.

But first… we’re starting with our stories.

Because every great system begins with understanding the people behind it.

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode

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