Dental Office Rescue with Linda Kane

Is dentistry your career or your identity? In this episode of Dental Office Rescue, Linda Kane sits down with Dr. Erin Sheffield, board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and founder of The Doctor Is All In, to talk about mental health in dentistry, career identity, and the hidden weight of being a dentist. Erin shares how her own career challenges changed the way she viewed achievement and...

This approach to stress and energy in your dental practice could mean a happier team, better case acceptance, and more revenue. In this episode, Linda Kane talks with dental consultant, coach, and case acceptance strategist Sophia Dunkley about how leadership, energy, and stress responses impact dental team culture, case acceptance, and profitability. Sophia introduces a different way to understan...

What could a high-performing hygiene team do for your dental practice? In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with dental hygienist and leadership coach Danielle Avila to explore how a stronger hygiene department can improve patient care, team performance, and your practice’s bottom line. Danielle brings 18 years of experience as a dental hygienist and now coaches dental teams to strengthen their c...

You’re busy running your dental practice. But are you productive? Here's how to lead your team effectively, and creating intentional growth. In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Thomas Passalacqua, founder of Ascend Professional Pathways, to talk about dental leadership, dental practice management, team leadership, productivity, self-awareness, and intentional practice growth. Thomas sh...

An open door for women in dentistry and how 20 seconds of courage can change your life. In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Anne Duffy, founder and CEO of Dental Entrepreneur Woman, to talk about dental leadership, community, collaboration, and the power of connection across the dental industry. Anne shares how Dental Entrepreneur Woman grew from a magazine into a movement, why knowing your...

Is your dental practice really protected from hackers and data breaches? In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Amy Wood, CEO of Copper Penny Consulting, to discuss dental cybersecurity, HIPAA compliance, and why dental practices have become attractive targets for hackers. Amy shares practical ways practice owners can better protect patient data and reduce cybersecurity risks before they becom...

Feeling stuck in your dental practice? Learn how to break the cycle, break free, and reclaim control of your practice. In this episode, Linda Kane discusses dental practice leadership, mindset, and the importance of stepping into the role of CEO. Doug shares why many dentists feel trapped in reactive mode, how leadership impacts practice culture, and why becoming a stronger leader can transform bo...

Profitable on paper but still feeling broke? Learn the financial strategies every dental practice owner needs to know. Here’s how to build a more profitable, financially healthy dental practice with Caleb Gussner and Jared Duckett of Duckett Ladd. In this episode, Linda Kane discusses the key financial decisions that impact dental practices, including cash flow management, tax planning, profitabil...

What can basketball coaching teach dentists about leadership? In this episode, Linda Kane talks with Lynne Leggett, BS, FAADOM, Founder & CEO of Victory Dental Management, about how dental leaders can think more like a coach to create true teams—not just groups of employees—through coaching, accountability, and trust. They cover: Why dental leaders need to coach, not just manage How team cultu...

Learn how to improve dental hygiene profitability, strengthen your hygiene department, and grow your dental practice with Hygiene Profit Consultant Dr. Joy Void-Holmes. In this episode, Linda Kane talks with Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, DHS, RDH, Hygiene Profit and Practice Valuation Consultant, to discuss how dental practices can transform hygiene from a cost center into a growth engine through better tr...

Stop selling. Start solving. Watch your practice grow. Learn how ethical patient finance conversations, compliance, and trust can improve case acceptance and protect your dental practice with Nancy Kay Coy. In this episode, Linda sits down with Nancy Kay Coy, CEO of FinVerified and author of Stop Selling, Dammit!, to discuss how dental practices can improve case acceptance through ethical financia...

What makes a dental conference actually worth attending? In this episode of Dental Office Rescue, Linda Kane talks with Michael Scott of Smile Together about a different approach to dental conferences—one built around intentional, pre-scheduled meetings between dentists, DSOs, and vendors. Learn about: • How Smile Together is changing dental networking • Why guaranteed one-on-one meetings create b...

Your hygiene department is a hidden growth engine. In this episode of Dental Office Rescue, Linda Kane talks with Meghan Greco, RDH, Hygienist, Myofunctional Therapist, and founder of The Thriving Practice Coach, about how high-impact hygiene and prevention-based dentistry can transform patient care and the way dental teams approach treatment. Meghan shares why moving beyond reactive dentistry and...

Ever feel like if you stepped away for one day, the whole office would fall apart? In this episode of Dental Office Rescue, Linda Kane talks with Lorie Streeter, CTC, FAADOM — former VP of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) and current VP of U.S. Expansion at MaxAssist — to explore “Let Them” Leadership and what it actually looks like to stop over-functioning in a dental...

Your team completed the training. The binder is on the shelf. The boxes are checked. Now what? In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Joyce Weeks, Educator and Compliance Consultant at Dental Ed, Inc., to discuss why compliance isn't about paperwork—it's about creating systems that protect your patients, support your team, and strengthen your practice. Drawing from her background in...

The biggest risks in your practice may be the ones you never see coming. Most dental mistakes don't happen because people don't care. They happen because of communication breakdowns, training gaps, documentation issues, and assumptions that quietly build risk over time. In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Linda Harvey, founder of Dental Compliance Institute and a nationally recogn...

Buying or selling a dental practice isn’t just about contracts and numbers — it’s about people. In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Christine Diehl, founder of DSO Team Transition and author of Heart of the Handoff, to discuss how dentists can mitigate risk, reduce turnover, build trust, and stabilize teams during practice acquisitions and ownership transitions. Christine shares practical i...

Most dentists weren’t taught how to manage the business, tax, and legal side of running a practice—and it can cost them hundreds of thousands. In this episode, Linda Kane talks with Gary Harker about tax strategies, asset protection, cash flow, lawsuits, and the financial blind spots many dentists face. Gary shares some of the best ways practice owners can better protect their business, reduce str...

Why most dental SOPs fail, and what to do instead. In this episode, Linda Kane is joined by Laura Johnston, Founder & CEO of My Dental SOP , to uncover why so many dental offices struggle with inconsistency, turnover, and daily overwhelm—and how to fix it with simple, scalable systems. If your practice relies on memory, sticky notes, or outdated binders to run critical processes, you’re not al...

Break free from the fight-or-flight cycle in dentistry. Grow your practice. In this episode, Linda sits down with Cassie Tallon to unpack how fear-based leadership keeps entire practices stuck in survival mode—and what it actually takes to break the cycle. Together, they talk about: • Why so many dental teams are stuck in fight-or-flight • How fear-based leadership impacts culture, communication,...

“The real crisis in dentistry isn’t clinical—it’s human.” Burnout is unfortunately the reality for many dental teams and leaders trying to keep up with constant demands, pressure, and change. In this episode, Linda sits down with leadership coach Brandi Marzolino to unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface—and why so many practices are stuck in survival mode. Together, they explore: • Wh...

In this one-year anniversary episode, Linda Kane explores 2026 dentistry trends, including AI-driven dental billing, medical insurance compliance, outsourcing administrative roles, and improving front office performance. Learn how changing insurance regulations, technology advancements, and smarter systems are impacting dental practice operations and revenue. Dentistry is changing. The question is...

“It wasn’t intentional—but it changed everything.” Out of $3.5 million in claims, just $17,899.57 was deemed improper. He was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison. In this episode, Linda sits down with Roy Shelburne, DDS—nationally recognized speaker on dental documentation, billing, and compliance—to share the story behind his powerful mission: “I went to prison so you don’t have to.” What ha...

What does it really take to develop a strong diagnostic partnership between dentist and hygienist? In this episode, Linda welcomes back Rachel Wall, RDH—clinical hygienist, author, and founder of Inspired Hygiene —to break down the strategies that make co-diagnosis work. They explore: Why doctors need a diagnostic partner (and how to empower one) What hygienists gain from taking a more active diag...

No dentist wants to think about getting reported to the board—but it happens more often than you might realize. In this episode, former dental board investigator Duane Tinker joins Linda Kane to break down the real reasons complaints get filed, how board reviews actually work, and what every practice should have in place to stay protected. From documentation gaps to credentialing missteps, this is...