Investment Grade Practice™ News – January 2025
Dear Doctor,
You didn’t become a dentist to manage chaos.
Yet, too many dentists feel stuck between the pressure to boost revenue and navigating team dynamics. Hiring is tough. Training takes time. Compliance is a headache. Despite your best efforts, it can feel like you’re the only one who is carrying the weight of success.
The only difference between success and failure is taking action.
Clinical excellence alone doesn’t build a prosperous practice. Growth is powered by strong leadership and systems that create stability, protect profitability, and empower teams.
This month’s newsletter has resources so you can bridge the gap between leadership and systems to create a practice that thrives with — or without — you in the chair.
📌 Inside this issue:
✅ Why high turnover can drain your profits and cripple growth
✅ Your leadership style might be holding your team back
✅ HR mistakes that could be silently costing you thousands
Take Action: I’m personally offering 10 dentists a free half-day workshop. See below.
To Your Success,
Victoria Peterson, S.s.D., CEPA
Co-founder and CEO, Productive Dentist Academy
Author of Frustration: The Breakfast of Champions
Podcast host of Investment Grade Practices
Only 10 Virtual Seats Available| Friday, Feb 7 | 8 AM – 1 PM PST
We know many dentists hesitate, even when they know they need to change. That’s why we’re offering PDA Business Impact, a free virtual workshop to help you drive real growth.
Led by Victoria Peterson, Dr. Maggie Augustyn, and a team of expert coaches, you can:
✅ Break down big goals into actionable steps
✅ Align your team with a clear and profitable plan
✅ Understand the difference between a lifestyle practice and an investment grade practice.
Be one of the 10 doctors who takes action and turns vision into reality.
Bridging The Gap Between Leadership Development and HR Compliance in the Practice
Struggling with high turnover, compliance headaches, or team disengagement? Many dental practices are—but the right systems can change everything.
Poor HR practices can silently drain profits and cost you thousands. At the same time, leadership gaps within teams can create disengagement, high turnover, and weak performance.
But there’s a solution. Dental tQ, powered by Productive Dentist Academy, and HR for Health have teamed up to provide dental practices with exclusive tools designed to streamline HR compliance and strengthen leadership development.
Learn how these integrated solutions help practices reduce risk, retain talent, and create thriving teams.
Hiring a Passionate Dental Team
“If you’re going to grow your business, you need to grow your people.”
Building and retaining the right team feels like an uphill battle. Why do good employees leave? How can you create a work environment where people want to stay?
In this episode, HR management expert Dr. Adrienne Reynolds reveals what drives employee retention and why hiring outside of dentistry might be one of the smartest moves one can make. She shares how growth, learning, and culture matter more than salary alone, and why the best leaders see their employees as more than job titles.
If you’re experiencing turnover or culture issues, this will give you a fresh perspective on leadership, team-building, and creating an Investment Grade Practice™.
Free Download: 2025 Employment Law Updates
“If you’re going to grow your business, you need to grow your people.”
Stay ahead of the latest law changes that went into effect on January 1, 2025, with HR for Health’s comprehensive law updates guide.
What’s Inside?
- Federal Law Changes
- State-Level Law Changes
- Practical Impacts
- Actionable Solutions
The Authentic Blueprint for Dental Practice Success
An interview with Sara Hansen and Dr. Amy Wenninghoff
From Pedestal to Partnership: Redefining Leadership
In this Dental Economics article, Dr. Maggie Augustyn shares how she transformed her leadership approach, moving from self-imposed obstacles to fostering true partnership, ultimately elevating her practice’s success and team’s well-being.
Dr. Augustyn states, “I was what stood in the way of my practice’s profitability. I was what stood in the way of my team’s sanity. I was what stood in the way of everyone’s happiness.”
Read how shifting from a pedestal mindset to partnership redefined her leadership and revitalized her practice.
The Courage to Change: A Dentist’s Story of Revival & Growth
In this episode of Everyday Practices, Dr. Chris Constantine shares how he went from the brink of practice bankruptcy to exceeding his ambitious financial goals, all while staying true to his values of putting people first.
Dr. Constantine shares, “My problem was I was over empathizing… you are making decisions on behalf of the patients, taking their power to decide away from them.”
Hear candid insights and learn how small changes led to dramatic improvements in practice performance and personal well-being.
You Don’t Have to Reinvent Dentistry To Be a Success (E. 245)
“Dentistry is one of those really wonderful professions where… if you excel, when you go to the courses that you want to go to, and you do the things that you find fun and challenging, it makes your dental career really fun and interesting.”
~Dr. Bruce B. Baird
Success in dentistry doesn’t require reinventing the wheel—it’s about implementing the best practices. In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird talks with Dr. Wade Kifer about his journey from struggling to apply advanced techniques to building a thriving, low-stress practice.
Dr. Kifer shares how mentorship, hands-on learning, and small but consistent changes transformed his career. Whether you’re a new or seasoned dentist, this episode offers valuable insights on reducing stress, finding fulfillment, and growing your practice effectively. Tune in to learn how small shifts can lead to big success!
Unmasking Addiction in Dentistry (E.270)
“Recovery has shown me how to live fully, and that’s something I want everyone to know is possible.” ~Dr. Alan Mead
Addiction in dentistry is more common than you might think.
In this episode of Everyday Practices Dental Podcast, Dr. Alan Mead shares his journey through substance abuse, recovery, and rebuilding trust. From dental school pressures to managing a practice, he offers powerful insights on recognizing addiction and the path to stability. Tune in for a candid conversation on hope and healing.
The Three Phases of Long-Term Practice Growth (E.148)
“Where you set your mind and your focus is where you will end up.”
~Dr. Victoria Peterson
What does long-term success in dentistry look like?
In this episode of Investment Grade Practices™ Podcast, Dr. Victoria Peterson explores the three phases of practice growth. Through Dr. Clint Euse’s journey, she reveals how clear goals, strong systems, and a durable team can create lasting financial security and freedom. Tune in to learn how to build a practice that works for you—now and in the future.
One small step can create lasting change in your life. We look forward to your growth and success.
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