Daily Dental Podcast

Exploring Our Top-Listened Podcast Episodes of 2023: Dentists are not just in the business of providing services to patients, they're in the business of serving and enriching the lives of others.

Exploring Our Top-Listened Podcast Episodes of 2023: Shifting your mindset by using daily affirmation is a key to a positive start to the day, which can then help your associates as well as staff members.

Exploring Our Top-Listened Podcast Episodes of 2023: Learning to shift your mindset to view staff members as a team can create a better appreciation for every “player”, let's face it even Lebron James shows appreciation for his teammates, win or lose.

Exploring Our Top-Listened Podcast Episodes of 2023: In this episode, we dive into the topic of dental supply costs, addressing the common pain point that often eats into your hard-earned revenue. We explore effective strategies to trim down and manage expenses, bringing them within the optimal range of 4-5%. Learn how to optimize your supply procurement process while maximizing your practice'...

Your host, Dr. Addison Killeen reflects on the past year's reading list, highlighting "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel laureate known for his work on cognitive biases. The book explores System 1 and System 2 thinking, emphasizing the pitfalls of relying too much on quick, automatic decisions. Dr. Killeen draws parallels between this cognitive framework and the ch...

On today’s episode of the Daily Dental Podcast, we discuss the concept of "what gets measured gets managed." Dr. Addison Killeen cautions against measuring potentially worthless metrics, the importance of measuring progress for improvement is emphasized. Dr. Killeen highlights the potential pitfalls of measuring certain aspects, such as break times or pushing hard sell tactics, which may...

Today we are talking about recent scheduling challenges in a growing medical practice. Dr. Addison Killeen shares that recently tensions arose between the front and back office due to a busy schedule and increased patient load. To simplify the situation, Dr. Killeen shared a quote from Pastor Craig Groeschel, emphasizing that growth leads to complexity and complexity kills growth. Rather than impl...

In this episode of the Daily Dental Podcast, we discuss the success of Sir David Brailsford, a performance coach for the British cycling team. Brailsford's unique strategy, known as the "aggregation of marginal gains," involved seeking a 1% improvement in every aspect related to cycling. This philosophy extended beyond the sport, encompassing meticulous details such as standardized h...

Join your host, Dr. Addison Killeen for a timely discussion on cultivating a growth mindset as the year comes to an end. Dr. Killeen distinguishes between a growth mindset, characterized by optimism and the belief that improvement is always possible, and a stable mindset, which tends to accept current circumstances without anticipating growth. The keyword "yet" is highlighted as a powerf...

In this festive episode, Dr. Addison Killeen expresses his love for the Christmas movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," highlighting the comedic chaos as Clark Griswold strives for the perfect family holiday. The story follows Clark's relentless pursuit of perfection, which takes a hilarious turn when his eccentric cousin Eddie unexpectedly arrives with his family. Dr. K...

In this episode, Dr. Addison Killeen is joined by Phillip to delve into his Christmas lights map project and their collaboration on this year's contest. Phillip's journey began with creating a Google map of top Christmas displays in Lincoln, Nebraska, initially for his family. The program has since expanded, drawing in approximately 31,000 participants in his Facebook group. Together, Dr....

In this insightful episode, your host Dr. Addison Killeen shares a key leadership insight as the Christmas weekend approaches. Dr. Killeen emphasizes that leaders may not always have the answers and encourages active listening and empowerment of team members who often possess valuable insights. He suggests cultivating good thinking patterns within the team through effective questioning, citing Joh...

Dr. Addison Killeen discusses strategies for hiring and managing millennials and Gen Z in dental practices. He highlights the priorities of these generations, emphasizing the importance of appropriate compensation, autonomy in work schedules, the pursuit of mastery in their skill set, alignment with a company's purpose and values, and leadership that genuinely cares for employees. Dr. Killeen...

In the latest episode of the Daily Dental Podcast with Dr. Addison Killeen, the focus is on addressing the challenges arising from job shortages, particularly in the dental industry. Dr. Killeen discusses the recent decision by Nebraska's governor to end remote work for state employees, prompting discontent among those living in remote areas. Given the scarcity of talent, the private sector is...

Join Dr. Addison Killeen on the latest episode of the Daily Dental Podcast as he delves into the concept of crony beliefs, where individuals prioritize beliefs for favorable impressions rather than accuracy. The episode explores the powerful influence of social acceptance on thinking and advocates for self-reflection in leadership. Dr. Killeen recommends third-person thinking or meditation to gain...

In this episode of the Daily Dental Podcast, Dr. Addison Killeen underscores the significance of achieving dental practice goals through a systematic approach. He advises breaking down annual Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) into smaller, manageable tasks on a monthly and weekly calendar. To aid in this process, Dr. Killeen offers a downloadable annual budget spreadsheet available on AddisonKilleen.c...

Dr. Addison Killeen continues the critical conversation of sustainability in leadership, offering insights on passion, principles, practices, and people. Successful leaders cultivate undying energy and stay true to their values. They develop daily habits and disciplined systems to achieve consistent success. The significance of positive relationships is highlighted, with the advice to surround one...

In today's conversation, we explore the potential burnout experienced by many leaders as the year comes to a close. We break down leadership sustainability into four key components: passion, principles, practices, and people. This episode particularly focuses on the first two elements, highlighting the essential role of passion in leadership by providing both energy and credibility. Dr. Addiso...

In today's Daily Dental Podcast, Dr. Addison Killeen explores a common challenge – employees comparing pay rates with other job offers. Dr. Killeen emphasizes the importance of avoiding emotional reactions and instead uses a strategic approach. He advocates for the use of total compensation statements, breaking down hourly pay, vacation hours, retirement benefits, healthcare subsidies, and oth...

Your host, Dr. Addison Killeen delves into the pertinent subject of fee setting within healthcare, specifically focusing on dental practices. He suggests contemplating a fee adjustment around the onset of January, aligning it with the beginning of the new year. Dr. Killeen underscores the repercussions of inflation, referencing the fluctuating Consumer Price Index (CPI) as a tool for monitoring ec...

In this episode of The Daily Dental Podcast, we delve into essential year-end considerations for dental practices. As the new year approaches, we explore the intricacies of fee adjustments, emphasizing the need to align increases with inflation and rising operational costs. The spotlight is on insurance evaluations, where we discuss the importance of analyzing write-off percentages and assessing w...

Chat with Ryan Gross on marketing, analytics, and the future of AI in marketing websites for the next year.

Your host, Dr. Addison Killeen encourages listeners to evaluate their businesses, examining processes involving technology to determine whether it enhances or detracts from the customer service experience. This thought-provoking episode serves as a reminder for businesses to find the delicate balance between leveraging technology and preserving the essential personal connection with customers. Dr....

On this episode of The Daily Dental Podcast, we dive into the complexities of integrating new technology and AI into businesses, specifically addressing the challenges of inflated promises from salespeople. Focusing on innovations like impressions, scanning, and 3D printing, the episode underscores the need for business owners to peel back the layers of excitement and critically assess the true co...

In this Episode, Dr. Killeen discusses inflation and how to raise fees to keep up with the rising costs of doing business in a new age of increased inflation. Also join us tomorrow at 2:30 pm Central for a Webinar called, "Cash Flowing Through your Business". Sign up at AddisonKilleen.com.