Investment Grade Practice™ News – July 2024
Dear Doctor,
Do you often feel like you’re the one doing all the heavy lifting, while your team and patients reap the benefits?
You know you want to lead your practice with confidence, but it’s harder than it looks.
The resolution to this is easier than you think but may feel counterintuitive.
Let’s do a quick spot-check:
- How much time, resources, and CE have you invested in your team this year?
- How confident are you that your team knows and performs to your expectations?
- Where can you better foster a supportive environment so your team can grow?
At PDA, we believe you deserve a team that is calibrated to your vision. This is why we provide resources and tools to lift up not only your own skills, but those of your team, so your practice experiences the growth you deserve.
Regardless of your geographic region, budget, or service mix, this month’s newsletter is filled with helpful information you can implement, and remind you that you are not alone.
Here are two ways you can immediately lift your stress and increase confidence:
- Register for the PDA 20th Anniversary Conference Here (Almost Sold Out)
- Schedule a Complimentary 60-Minute Discovery Session with Brent Hogan Here
If you haven’t been treating yourself as well as you treat your patients, look to strengthening those around you. Success requires support, and we can help.
To Your Success,
Regan Robertson
Chief Communications Officer
Productive Dentist Academy
Are You Growing At The Right Pace?
Creating a patient-centric practice thriving with loyal patients starts with your own well-being.
Hear first hand from PDA client Dr. Amy Wenninghoff and PDA Marketing Consultant Sara Hansen on the latest episode of The Future of Dentistry. Together, Dr. Wenninghoff and Sara discuss how they navigate the often challenging balance between professional demands and personal desires.
You will discover:
- Why being authentic is vital for the health of yourself and your practice
- Deliberate strategies to balance professional and personal responsibilities
- Why a support system is necessary to achieve the success you deserve
PDA Launches Clinical Calibration Institute for Associates 20th Anniversary Conference
“On the backside of fear we find confidence. And once we’re confident we begin doing more procedures.”
– Dr. Bruce B. Baird
PDA co-founders Dr. Bruce B. Baird and Victoria Peterson announce the game-changing Clinical Calibration Institute for dental associates to run concurrently with the PDA 20th Anniversary Conference, September 12-14, 2024, in Frisco, Texas.
This 2.5-day live program is designed to empower dentists to overcome common productivity challenges and elevate patient care. In this special episode of The Productive Dentist podcast, Bruce and Victoria discuss the core components of the program, including comprehensive treatment planning, communication skills, and mentorship from industry leaders.
Episode Highlights:
- Why mentorship is important, yet hard to deliver
- The benefits of dental practice coaching
- Why comprehensive care is critical to patient health
- Clinical Calibration Institute speaker line-up at the 20th Anniversary Conference
- Special introductory tuition offer
Adrienne Reyholds,
Ph.D, SPHRi, SHRM-SCP
Crafting Your Best Team: Psychological Insights for Staffing Success
Team members seek to use their skills, connect with colleagues, and steer their own contributions. Irrespective of gender, age, ethnicity, culture, or life experiences, everyone shares three fundamental psychological needs: Competence, Relatedness, and Autonomy. It is crucial for dental leaders to understand how to cultivate work environments that fulfill these needs. The ultimate objective is sustained performance and results driven by internally motivated individuals. Leaders adept at harnessing these principles can attract top talent, enhance productivity, and achieve higher team satisfaction and retention rates.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize and leverage the three basic psychological needs of team members to enhance performance.
- Create a supportive work environment that fosters employee retention.
- Adopt an employee-centered perspective to cultivate stronger working relationships.
Dentistry Today: “Not the Gifts of Perfection”
By PDA Faculty Dr. Maggie Augustyn
This month, Dentistry Today published “Not the Gifts of Perfection” by PDA Faculty Dr. Maggie Augustyn, owner/dentist at Happy Tooth, Elmhurst, Illinois.
In this insightful article, Dr. Maggie Augustyn explore the demanding quest for perfection in dentistry and its impact on our professional and personal lives. She advocates for embracing imperfections and shifting our focus to excellence, leading to greater fulfillment and improved patient care.
Dr. Augustyn shares her journey from self-criticism to self-acceptance, offering valuable lessons for every dental professional. To read this article that encourages a healthier, more compassionate approach to the craft of dentistry.
READ THE ARTICLEProductive Dentist Academy Announces Alliance Partner Program with Leading Dental Service Providers
Last month, PDA announced its Alliance Partner Program, which partners with multiple innovative companies dedicated to advancing dental practice productivity and patient care. These collaborations signify PDA’s commitment to providing dental professionals with comprehensive tools and solutions to enhance financial management, improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and ensure overall practice growth. You can read more about PDA’s Alliance Partner Program below.
Drs. Karen Tindall and Laura Schwindt, dentists and life coaches, lead The Mint Door, enhancing dental practices with their Mint Method Formula and Practice Wellness Programs, showcasing the transformative power of total well-being for success.
FOR PDA MEMBERS ONLY
Over The Shoulder:
Witness Productive Dentistry in Action!
Are you curious about the daily routine of a productive dentist?
We are proud to introduce the PDA Over-the-Shoulder program: your gateway to witnessing firsthand how productive dentists translate theory into practice. Guided by PDA coaches, and led by esteemed PDA Faculty Dr. Wade Kifer, this is a unique opportunity to learn practical applications of concepts taught at the PDA Productivity Workshops/Conferences.
Reported outcomes from doctors who have applied these
strategies are astounding, in some cases production growth surpasses eight-times the norm.
To learn more about this program, schedule a call with Brent Hogan below.
Episode 117 – Bridging Vision and Reality
Welcome to the first part of a special four-part crossover series of the award-winning Everyday Practices Dental Podcast and highly acclaimed Investment Grade Practices Podcast, featuring a conversation between Regan Robertson and Dr. Victoria Peterson. In this episode, we dive into the dynamics of leadership and practice management, as Regan and Dr. Victoria explore the critical balance between above-the-line strategic planning and below-the-line daily operations. Dr. Victoria breaks down the four categories doctors and their teams need to focus on to develop an Investment Grade Practice. The discussion also covers the importance of building a strong foundation in your practice to avoid burnout and create sustainable success.
Episode 242 – Metrics: Above & Below the Line
Welcome to the second part of a special four-part crossover series of the award-winning Everyday Practices Dental Podcast (EPDP), featuring a conversation between Everyday Practices Dental Podcast co-host Regan Robertson and Investment Grade Practices Podcast host Dr. Victoria Peterson. Episode 117 of the Investment Grade Practices Podcast (and Episode 240 of EPDP) covered “above and below the line,” and if you missed it, you might want to circle back and listen to it, because this week our hosts discuss how this framework applies to metrics while offering insights into how you can elevate your practice’s performance. Learn how understanding these metrics can transform the day-to-day management and the long-term strategy of your practice.
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