Dental Drills Bits

By Sandy Pardue & Michael Arias

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Sandy Pardue of Classic Practice Resources & Michael Arias of The Dental Marketer discuss issues facing the dental practice owner of today. This is the podcast where you will want a pen and paper to take notes on every single procedure, system, step by step process, and lessons Sandy shares that she has accumulated in 40 years. Enjoy the fun, laid-back vibe as things get real. Sandy is an energetic lecturer and consultant in the area of dental practice management. She is Director of Consulting with Classic Practice Resources and has over 40 years of “hands-on” experience.

Episode Date
Marketing and Sales in Dentistry: What Should I Focus On for 2025?
Nov 20, 2024
Have Them at "Hello": 6 Steps to Effective Phone Calls in Dental Practices
Nov 13, 2024
Unraveling Myths: The Real Impact of False Information in Dentistry
Nov 06, 2024
Silence the Rumors: Building a Gossip-Free Practice
Oct 30, 2024
Productivity Killers in Dentistry Unveiled | Part 2
Oct 23, 2024
Productivity Killers in Dentistry Unveiled | Part 1
Oct 16, 2024
Working Interviews in Dentistry: Are They Worth the Risk? | From Post to Podcast
Oct 09, 2024
Why Is Your Practice Slow? Here's What's Often Overlooked | From Post to Podcast
Oct 02, 2024
Should Your Practice Offer Profit-Based or Flat Bonus Schemes? | From Post to Podcast
Sep 25, 2024
Claims to Cash: Optimizing Your Dental Insurance Process | From Post to Podcast
Sep 18, 2024
Ditching Insurance Dependency: Benefits of Dental Membership Programs | From Post to Podcast
Sep 11, 2024
Crush the Q4 Crunch: The Survival Guide for Fourth Quarter
Sep 04, 2024
Why Your Practice Might Only Need Team Leaders, Not an Office Manager
Aug 28, 2024
Transform Your Dental Website Into a Patient Magnet
Aug 21, 2024
Consulting vs. Coaching: Which Does Your Practice Need?
Aug 14, 2024
Dental Practice Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Aug 07, 2024
Enhancing the Patient Experience With an Effective Handoff
Jul 31, 2024
Wake-Up Calls That Every Leader Needs to Hear
Jul 24, 2024
The Key to Productive Staff Meetings and Why Your Office Needs Them
Jul 17, 2024
The Top 3 Reasons Patients Aren't Accepting Your Treatment Plan
Jul 10, 2024
How to Hold High-Impact Department Meetings in Your Practice
Jul 03, 2024
Trained to Thrive: Why This Boosts Your Profitability 11%+ Year Over Year
Jun 26, 2024
Underperforming Team? How to Transform Underachievers to the Stars of Your Practice
Jun 19, 2024
Pro Phone Skills: Avoiding Common Front Desk Pitfalls in Practices
Jun 12, 2024
Why Dental Membership Plans Are NOT Only for Low-Income Patients
Jun 05, 2024
Are You Asking the Right Questions While Interviewing?
May 29, 2024
Top Innovations in Dental Software? A Deep Dive into Powerful Yapi Tools
May 22, 2024
How to Get Patients on Board with Your New Membership Plan!
May 15, 2024
Tips to Becoming a Dental Ringmaster
May 08, 2024
Longevity and Vitality: Investing in Whole Foods for Complete Wellness, with Dr. Uche Odiatu
May 01, 2024
Creating a Productive and Stress-Free Schedule
Apr 24, 2024
Are You Doing "Performance Reviews" the Right Way?
Apr 17, 2024
The Best Patient Communication Strategy: Boosting Your Membership Plans
Apr 10, 2024
Screen Time in the Workplace
Apr 03, 2024
Mealtime Matters: Navigating Lunch Meetings and Compensation
Mar 27, 2024
Cutting Through the Noise: Real SEO Strategies for Your Practice
Mar 20, 2024
How Can We Achieve a Stress-Free Schedule in Our Practice?
Mar 13, 2024
Should I Have My Hygienist Clock Out for No-Shows?
Mar 06, 2024
Breaking Down the Decline of New Patients: Causes and Solutions
Feb 28, 2024
The Power of a Well-Managed Website for Dentists
Feb 21, 2024
The Treatment Coordinator Advantage: A Critical Role for Practice Success
Feb 14, 2024
What is My Front Desk Team Doing All Day? Part 2
Feb 07, 2024
What is My Front Desk Team Doing All Day? Part 1
Jan 31, 2024
What Do I Say When Patients Say “I Don’t Want X-Rays Done”
Jan 24, 2024
Mastering the New Year Success Equation in Your Practice
Jan 17, 2024
Why Should You Adopt a Membership Plan in Your Practice?
Jan 10, 2024
A to Z Job Duties of a Dynamic Manager: Office Manager Essentials Part 2
Jan 03, 2024
What Makes an Effective Office Manager in Your Practice? Office Manager Essentials Part 1
Dec 27, 2023
Membership Magic: Boosting Patient Loyalty and Satisfaction
Dec 20, 2023
Christmas Bonus, YAY or NAY?
Dec 13, 2023
Dentistry's Biggest Challenge: Finding Good Employees
Dec 06, 2023
Should My Hygienist Clock Out When They Have Free Time?
Nov 29, 2023
Standing Out in the Dental Crowd: The 3 Must-Have Steps for Online Visibility
Nov 21, 2023
Office Party or Cash Bonus? Discover What Your Team Really Wants
Nov 15, 2023
Membership Matters: Empowering Your Dental Practice with Plan Forward
Nov 08, 2023
The 3 R's for Practice Management Part 3: Reactivation
Nov 01, 2023
The 3 R's for Practice Management Part 2: Recall
Oct 25, 2023
The 3 R's for Practice Management Part 1: Retention
Oct 18, 2023
Most Common Mistakes & How to Create a Trustworthy Website That Actually Converts
Oct 11, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Hiring an Office Manager
Oct 04, 2023
Use It or Lose It: Your Fall Insurance Letter
Sep 27, 2023
Maximizing Profitability Through Perfect Patient Handoffs
Sep 20, 2023
How to Elevate Yourself and Your Team from Mediocre to Outstanding
Sep 13, 2023
Nailing the Schedule: Strategies to Tackle Patient No-Shows and Cancellations
Sep 06, 2023
Dental Practice Promoter: How to Boost Patient Morale and Engagement
Aug 30, 2023
From Inquiry to In-Person: Mastering New Patient Tracking
Aug 09, 2023
Ring, Ring, Results! Embrace the Phone Etiquette Advantage
Aug 02, 2023
Your Ultimate Guide to Hiring and Firing with Real-Life Questions
Jul 26, 2023
Transforming Accounts Receivable into Cold, Hard Cash for Your Practice
Jul 19, 2023
How Efficient is Your Practice?
Jul 12, 2023
Steps to Take When a Key Employee Leaves
Jul 05, 2023
Taking Control of Attendance in Your Office
Jun 28, 2023
Vacation-proof Your Team: Strategies for Seamless Workflow Continuity
Jun 21, 2023
Should I Share Practice Numbers with My Whole Team?
Jun 14, 2023
Prescheduling Myth Buster
Jun 02, 2023
Marketing SOS: How to Recognize Red Flags and Transition to a New Marketing Partner
May 26, 2023
Acknowledgement's Role in Positive Patient Experience & Loyalty
May 17, 2023
Measuring Success in Your Dental Practice: Key Metrics to Track
May 12, 2023
5 Key Steps to Develop an Outstanding Dental Team
May 03, 2023
Tackling the Top 5 Issues Practices Encounter with Effective Solutions!
Apr 26, 2023
Maximizing Acceptance with Active Listening: The Key to Treatment Acceptance
Apr 19, 2023
Ignoring Patient Complaints Can Shrink Your Practice
Apr 14, 2023
Juggling Patients: Balancing In-Person and Phone Interactions in Your Practice
Apr 08, 2023
Successful Patient Interactions Are The Key to a Happy Practice
Mar 29, 2023
The Importance of Acknowledging Team Members
Mar 21, 2023
Is Your Front Office Decreasing Your New Patient Flow?
Mar 09, 2023
How to Successfully Conduct Group Interviews!
Mar 01, 2023
How to Build a Productive Front Office Team!
Feb 22, 2023
A Closer Look at Electronic Statements & Recare Notices
Feb 16, 2023
Quick Tips for the Front Office!
Feb 09, 2023
How to Use the “New Patient Call Slip” for Consistency
Feb 02, 2023
Are You The Problem in Your Practice?
Jan 26, 2023
“Why can’t I find great people for my team”!?
Jan 19, 2023
The Forgotten Patients
Jan 12, 2023
A Solution for Chronic Absenteeism
Jan 04, 2023
Production Focused v.s. Patient Focused
Dec 29, 2022
Ask Sandy Anything!
Dec 22, 2022
The 10 Key Elements for 2023
Dec 14, 2022
Christmas Bonus, YAY or NAY?
Dec 08, 2022
How You Can Go Broke Saving Money?
Nov 30, 2022
What Exactly is Covered, Taught, & Given Away at a Scheduling Academy
Nov 22, 2022
Stop the Surcharges for Credit Cards!
Nov 10, 2022
Do you have an Office Manager or Front Office Employee?
Nov 03, 2022
Why Do Patients Leave!?
Oct 26, 2022
How to Drastically Improve Your Performance Reviews
Oct 19, 2022
Handling “Inter-Office Wars” PART 2
Oct 12, 2022
How to Handle “Inter-Office Wars”
Oct 05, 2022
The Ultimate Goal of a Practice Management Consultant
Sep 29, 2022
Quiet Quitting: How to Identify & Deal With It
Sep 22, 2022
When is an Appointment Confirmed?
Sep 15, 2022
Take Your New Patient Calls to Another Level!
Sep 08, 2022
5 Steps to Improve Employee Attendance
Sep 01, 2022
10 Actions That'll Skyrocket Your Treatment Acceptance
Aug 25, 2022
The 5 Productivity Killers in Your Practice & How to Prevent Them
Aug 18, 2022
How to Do a Soft Credit Pull on an Applicant or Patient
Aug 10, 2022
5 Action Steps to Avoid "Sucktember"
Aug 03, 2022
Why are "No-Shows' & Last Minute Cancellations Happening to You
Jul 28, 2022
3 Systems That Open The Door to Fraud & How to Prevent It
Jul 21, 2022
Why Patients Don’t Pay & How to Handle It!
Jul 13, 2022
How to Elevate Your Customer Service with These 10 Tips
Jul 07, 2022
The "Recipes" Every Practice Needs to Have Before They Open Their Doors
Jun 29, 2022
Strategies to Save The Day!
Jun 22, 2022
Answering Questions From Our Listeners!
Jun 17, 2022
Patient Refunds - Why You Need to Be Aware of Uncontrolled Credit Balance
Jun 09, 2022
Creating the Perfect System for Patient Confirmation
Jun 02, 2022
Why “People” Are The Hardest Part of Your Practice
May 26, 2022
Outsourcing V.S. Keeping In-House. Which is better for you?
May 19, 2022
How to Properly Fire Someone
May 12, 2022
How to Control Your Overhead During Inflation
May 05, 2022
The 7 Objections That Patients Give
Apr 28, 2022
The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Bonuses
Apr 21, 2022
Don’t Cancel Your Hygienist!
Apr 13, 2022
6 Steps for Successful New Patient Calls
Apr 06, 2022
The Pros & Cons of Cross Training Your Employees
Apr 01, 2022
The 4 Departments Every Front Office Needs
Mar 23, 2022
The 4 Departments Every Front Office Needs
Mar 23, 2022
The 4 Departments Every Front Office Needs
Mar 23, 2022
The 4 Departments Every Front Office Needs
Mar 23, 2022
How to Get Patients to Say "YES" to Treatment!
Mar 17, 2022
How to Safeguard Against Embezzlement
Mar 10, 2022
5 Signs You Have a "Sweet Saboteur" on Your Team
Mar 03, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
The 3 Things You Must Do to Increase Profits in Your Practice
Feb 24, 2022
How to Have the Most Productive Staff Meetings
Feb 17, 2022
The Perfect Formula to Stop Micromanaging
Feb 09, 2022
The Anatomy of a Perfect Morning Huddle
Feb 03, 2022
How Transparent Should You Be with Your Team as a Practice Owner?
Jan 26, 2022
What Is Your Team Saying About You When You Aren't Around?
Jan 21, 2022
How to Get Your Patient's Cheeks Back in Your Seats
Jan 12, 2022
12 Best Practices to Implement in 2022
Jan 06, 2022
Top 10 Human Resources Mistakes
Dec 29, 2021
Top 5 Ways to Increase Hygiene Profitability
Dec 22, 2021
The Perfect Verbal Skills to Get 5 Star Reviews
Dec 16, 2021
How to Handle Unauthorized Overtime with Your Employees
Dec 09, 2021
5 Actions You Need to Take Right Now to Get the Momentum Started in 2022
Dec 01, 2021
What Do We Do If a Patient Does NOT Confirm Their Appointment?
Nov 26, 2021
How to Prevent Your Patients from Falling Through the Cracks
Nov 17, 2021
What Comes First, Scheduling or Financial Arrangements?
Nov 10, 2021
Should You Charge Existing Patients for Broken Appointments?
Nov 03, 2021
What You Need To Do If an Existing Patient Harasses Your Employee
Oct 27, 2021
2-14 Sandy's Systems Put to the Test, with Dawn Kulongowski
May 05, 2020
2-13 Asking For Money...Healthily
Mar 31, 2020
2-12 Front Office Dream Team: Receptionist
Mar 24, 2020
2-11 Sandy's Dream Schedule Part II
Mar 17, 2020
2-10 Sandy's Dream Schedule Part I
Mar 10, 2020
2-9 Preventing Cancellations
Mar 03, 2020
2-8 📞 Phones: Your Most Important Piece of Equipment
Feb 25, 2020
2-7 Don't Be Afraid Of Your Team
Feb 18, 2020
2-6 Building Out Effective Systems
Feb 11, 2020
2-5 What To Do When Stress is Killing Your Practice
Feb 04, 2020
2-4 Do Your Patients Understand Urgency?
Jan 28, 2020
2-3 Does Your Team Understand Urgency?
Jan 21, 2020
2-2 The Ultimate Morning Huddle
Jan 14, 2020
2-1 Meaningful, Consistent, Quality Team Meetings
Jan 07, 2020
1-19 LocalMed Low-Down
Mar 26, 2019
1-17 Drs. Taher Dhoon & Chris Green
Mar 01, 2019
1-16 Dr. Grace Yum w/ Mommy Dentists at Voices of Dentistry
Feb 22, 2019
1-15 The Dental Survival Guide w/ Buckeye Dental Productions
Feb 22, 2019
1-14 Wonderist Agency at Voices of Dentistry
Feb 22, 2019
1-18 3 Tips for Your Hygiene Department
Nov 09, 2018
1-13 Leadership Pep-talk with Dana Salisbury
May 03, 2018
1-12 Ground Marketing w/ Michael Arias
Mar 14, 2018
1-11 Customer Service Tips
Sep 11, 2017
1-10 Maximizing Your Paperless Office
Jun 13, 2017
1-9 The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings w/ Amber Young
May 26, 2017
1-8 Common HR Mistakes w/ Paul Edwards
May 19, 2017
1-7 The Importance of Tracking Your Numbers w/ Practice By Numbers
May 11, 2017
1-6 Let's Talk Dental Web Content w/ Howie Horrocks
May 02, 2017
1-5 Digital Marketing in Your Practice w/ The Dental Marketing Guy
Apr 26, 2017
1-4 Your Dream Practice w/ Dr. Bob Westerman & Dana Salisbury, Pt 1
Mar 14, 2017
1-1 Practice Management Talk, Part 1 of 2
Jan 23, 2017
1-2 Practice Management Talk, Part 2 of 2
Jan 23, 2017
1-3 Mark Dilatush with NPI Guest Stars
Jan 16, 2017