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Dental Practice Heroes

Dental Practice Heroes

By: Dr. Paul Etchison
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Where dentists learn how to cut clinical days while increasing profits - without sacrificing patient care, cutting corners, or cranking volume. We teach you how to grow a scalable practice through communication, leadership, and effective management.

Hosted by Dr. Paul Etchison, author of two books on dental practice management, dental coach, and owner of a $6M collections group practice in the south suburbs of Chicago, we provide actionable advice for practice owners who want to intentionally create more time to enjoy their families, wealth, and deep personal fulfillment.

If you want to build a scalable practice framework that no longer stresses, drains, or relies on you for every little thing, we will teach you how and share stories of other dentists who have done it!

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Episodes
  • Fun IS Profitable: How to Create a Practice You and Your Team Enjoy!
    Aug 14 2025

    Have you ever noticed how some dental teams thrive even on the most challenging days? They laugh together, support each other, and somehow make even the toughest situations enjoyable. It's not magic—it's intentional leadership and genuine connection.


    The relationships within your dental team matter more than anything else—even more than compensation or perks. When team members genuinely enjoy each other's company, they create a resilient culture that pulls together during stressful times. As practice owner, you set the emotional tone that ripples through your entire organization. This doesn't mean faking positivity, but rather bringing authentic leadership that includes appropriate vulnerability.

    Text us your feedback! (please note: we cannot respond through this channel))

    Sign up for the life changing Hero Collective 12 month program 2025 starting in September. Go Here

    Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life

    We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.


    Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

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    16 mins
  • The Three Essential Conversations Every Dental Practice Owner Must Master
    Aug 11 2025

    True leadership in dental practice means empowering your team through the right conversations rather than trying to be the answer person for everything. Mastering three key conversation types – vision, accountability, and problem-solving – can solve 95% of practice problems and prevent owner burnout.

    • Vision conversations connect daily tasks to meaningful patient outcomes and team benefits
    • Creating purpose helps team members understand their work impacts patients' overall health and quality of life
    • Accountability conversations establish clear expectations and maintain practice standards
    • "You will get what you tolerate" – addressing small issues prevents them from becoming destructive habits
    • Focus on specific behaviors rather than making assumptions about the person
    • Problem-solving conversations involve the team in finding solutions together
    • Collaborative approach increases buy-in and implementation success
    • Create psychological safety for team members to share ideas without fear
    • Recommended resources: "Start With Why" (Sinek), "Crucial Accountability," and "No Bullshit Leadership"
    • Don't wait for perfection – having these conversations consistently is more important than doing them perfectly

    If you want a practice where your team handles day-to-day management while you take time off, we have the experience to show you how to do it.


    Text us your feedback! (please note: we cannot respond through this channel))

    Sign up for the life changing Hero Collective 12 month program 2025 starting in September. Go Here

    Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life

    We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.


    Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

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    15 mins
  • Secrets to Keep Your Practice Running On Time
    Aug 7 2025

    Running behind every day isn’t normal — it’s a systems problem. From scheduling to delayed exams, this episode explores what causes chaos in dental practices and simple fixes that can get the whole office running smoothly again.

    Our tips and tricks will help you time hygiene exams, handle emergencies, and create a culture that keeps everyone on time. If your days feel like a game of catch-up, this episode is for you!

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    • How running behind impacts patients and your team
    • Why so many offices fall off schedule
    • Systems that keep hygiene appointments on time
    • Smart scheduling and team communication
    • Creating a culture that values timeliness
    • How to plan for patient emergencies
    • What to do when you’re running behind

    Text us your feedback! (please note: we cannot respond through this channel))

    apply for the 2025 Mastermind at https://www.dentalpracticeheroes.com/apply

    Sign up for the life changing Hero Collective 12 month program 2025 starting in September. Go Here

    Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life

    We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.


    Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

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    26 mins
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