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– Be more efficient
– Have more fun
– Improve doctor and team communications
– Eliminate frustration
– And make your life easier!
Jump in! We are thrilled you have decided to LEVEL UP and be part of the DENTAL A TEAM!
New episodes every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
WOW, we are 300 episodes into this journey! Thank you to all our Dental A-Team family members — old and new. As Kiera reflects on what it's taken to be consistent with a three-times-a-week podcast, she invites listeners to think about their own life staples. What is it in your life, personally or professionally, that's requiring you to show up? What could you do to enhance your life? Kiera shares her own tips for accountability.
We love our DAT listeners. Missed one of our 300 episodes? They're allll at www.TheDentalATeam.com for your binging pleasure :)
If you had 100 extra hours of time each year, what would you do? Well, we have an idea of how to get you more freedom: hiring an assistant! Don't believe us? Start by time journaling out your life and then figuring out where you could use a helping hand.
Personal assistant: Takes care of the personal things — grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, housekeeping, etc.
Administrative assistant: Helps with smaller task business items like responding to emails, creating forms for the practice, running errands
Executive assistant: Moves the practice forward. This person is a high-level thinker who can work autonomously while looking at the direction and focus of the business. (Could be your operations manager, but does not have to be.)
Kiera explains the pay range for each; where to find the good ones; and how the Dental A-Team can help! Psst, we can send you the most recent assistant ads we've placed — email us at hello@thedentalateam.com!
At the end of the day, it's not going to hurt to hire an assistant.
Try as it might, COVID-19 canNOT ruin holiday cheer! This episode will inspire you to host the best holiday party this year, even if it's virtual. If you recall, the Dental A-Team is a virtual company, meaning we've got virtual parties in the bag. Tune in to hear about how to celebrate, what games to use, and how to give the perfect gift to your team members.
Need more help or ideas? We've got you: email hello@thedentalateam.com!
Why are you the way you are? No, really: What is your WHY? What is the need in your life? In this episode, Kiera encourages Dental A-Team family members to understand why they are the way they are so you can all make smarter, wiser decisions about why you function the way you do! Start by taking Tony Robbins' Driving Force quiz, and use the results to launch yourself forward into continued success!
Like what you're hearing as far as the purpose framework? Visit www.WomenDentistsConnect.com to hear the full talk, then www.TheDentalATeam.com for more podcast episodes about excelling as a person!
Sarah O'Brien is back to talk fee schedules! Here, she shares with Kiera what it means to negotiate a fee schedule, how often it should happen, and the secrets of getting an increase across the board … and then an additional increase.
And umbrella companies' roles when it comes to reimbursements? Sarah has advice for that, too.
If you fall in love with Sarah and her awesome knowledge, make sure you listen to all her episodes! She's kind of a regular :) Head over to www.TheDentalATeam.com for the goods.
Sarah O'Brien started remote dental billing in 2017 when she was asked to help a newly graduated dentist who had purchased an existing office with higher-than-anticipated outstanding claims, some seriously crazy accounts, and a sweet front office person with very little experience.
Since that time, dozens of dental offices and dentists have used her remote billing services to send or post claims, get help with high AR, create statement protocols, and train staff to be better dental billers.
Three years later, Evolution Dental Billing was created when Sarah and her friend Kiera Dent (The Dental A-Team founder and CEO) came up with a plan to completely change the way we do dental billing.
We're here with your a-ha! moment for the day: Making sure your life is balanced. It starts with an activity that requires a piece of paper, pen, and six highlighters. Let Kiera walk you through how to check and see if the time you're spending each week is actually fulfilling. Ask yourself these questions: Are you in balance of fulfilling activities? Can someone else do your job better and faster?
We're curious about your results! Feel free to share them with us: hello@thedentalateam.com!
Yeah, it's Thanksgiving and we're feeling grateful. We've reached a massive milestone of 300,000-plus downloads on this very podcast you're listening to! And we're not even two years old! Also, we have a killer fam at The Dental A-Team. What's not to be thankful for, even in 2020?!
Our challenge for you today is to take the time to genuinely thank your team, and thank them specifically. Find subtle but direct ways to show your appreciation. Inspire a culture of gratitude!
Remember that every person on your team brings a special piece to your workplace.
Thank you, DAT gang. And Happy Thanksgiving!
The Dental A-Team is full of love, space, and grace for you today. Whether you're on fire with success or burnt out from stress, Kiera is offering a helping hand.
Listen to this episode now, then save it for a dose of positivity for future bad days. The DAT is always ready to offer support. Be part of the gang: www.TheDentalATeam.com.
We're fresh off Women Dentists Connect, and Kiera's here to share the pearls of what was talked about! Think overhead control, a profit-first mentality, and knowing your available funds.
What your office is spending money on is important to know. As you get your hands dirty with knowledge, encourage your team to participate! What can team members do to reduce overhead?
The fine points are in this episode, but the full rundown is over at WomenDentistsConnect.com. Go check it out!
More end-of-year talk! This time, with Sarah O'Brien of Evolution Dental Billing who provides a laundry list of items to clear out for the new year. Some topics:
Close out problem claims and problem accounts
Look at all the numbers for 2020
Other ideas Sarah discusses with Kiera is how often your practice should change office fees, what to keep track of for next year, and how to reward your ever-so-helpful patients.
Missed our previous end-of-year-tips episodes? Head to www.TheDentalATeam.com to find 'em all!
Sarah O'Brien started remote dental billing in 2017 when she was asked to help a newly graduated dentist who had purchased an existing office with higher-than-anticipated outstanding claims, some seriously crazy accounts, and a sweet front office person with very little experience.
Since that time, dozens of dental offices and dentists have used her remote billing services to send or post claims, get help with high AR, create statement protocols, and train staff to be better dental billers.
Three years later, Evolution Dental Billing was created when Sarah and her friend Kiera Dent (The Dental A-Team founder and CEO) came up with a plan to completely change the way we do dental billing.
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