Dental Drills Bits

Episode Summary: This week, Sandy is fresh off an energizing Front Desk Pro seminar in Burbank, California—and she’s bringing the heat! Dana and Sandy dive deep into a topic that every dental practice owner and manager needs to master: employee one-on-ones. From handling raise requests to increasing team engagement and reducing turnover, this episode is packed with real-world strategies and scripted verbal skills you can use right away. Sandy shares how acknowledgment and structure transform the culture of a practice, while Dana brings in heartfelt reminders of how leadership impacts lives beyond the workplace. Whether you’re avoiding tough conversations or want to build a better team dynamic, this episode will give you the confidence (and language) to lead. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why repeat attendees at Front Desk Pro are proof that the system works What to say when a raise just isn’t feasible right now The verbal skill every manager needs when a team member feels unappreciated How to handle