In this episode, Ash welcomes Kevin Henry from Kevin Speaks Dental, a seasoned advocate for dental assistants with over twenty years of experience in the field. Kevin shares his insights about the evolving roles of dental assistants and the challenges they face, including compensation concerns, feelings of undervaluation, and workplace culture. They discuss the importance of communication, team accountability, and culture in retaining and supporting dental assistants, explaining how these factors often outweigh pay in promoting job satisfaction.

The conversation covers practical ways practice owners can support their assistants, from regular check-ins about career goals to fostering a sense of empowerment and belonging within the team. Kevin also discusses how technology and generational shifts are impacting dental practices, stressing that open dialogue and targeted training help ease the adoption of new tools and responsibilities. They also talk about why it's so important for practice owners to stay updated on state regulations and to invest in knowing their numbers, ensuring both patient care and a profitable, harmonious workplace.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Common challenges for dental assistants: pay, respect, and team culture
• Ways to add value for assistants beyond compensation
• Importance of regular check-ins and career goal discussions
• Team accountability and the role of leadership throughout the practice
• Improving the hiring process and assessing team fit
• The impact of technology on dental practice workflow
• Managing generational differences and communication styles
• Ensuring compliance with state regulations for assistant duties
• Balancing business profitability with patient care and staff satisfaction

To learn more about or connect with Kevin, you can find him at: https://www.kevinspeaksdental.com/

In this special episode of Beyond Bitewings we're sharing our favorite conversations with a few experts who discuss how dental practice owners can create generational wealth by thinking beyond their day-to-day income.

Ash is joined by former guests like Paul Montelongo, Eric Miller, and Nathan Turner as they share practice advice and non-traditional options when it comes to investing your hard-earned income.

In this episode, they unpack traditional and alternative investment strategies designed specifically for dental practice owners. From stocks and bonds to multifamily syndicates and mortgage note buying, this episode covers what you need to know to make your money work for you beyond the dental chair.

Discover how to evaluate different investment options, set up multiple revenue streams for your household, and ensure you're properly compensating yourself as a business owner. The episode also features a practical look at passive investing, how to navigate business plans for real estate syndications, and the ins and outs of buying mortgage notes.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Approach to investing for dental practice owners
• How multifamily syndications work for passive investors
• Typical hold periods, returns, and distributions in real estate syndicates
• Defining the role of limited partners (LPs) and their rights
• Structuring practice owner compensation and ensuring proper payment
• The importance of generating additional revenue streams beyond practice income
• Overview of investment options: stocks, bonds, real estate, and insurance products
• Mortgage note investing: process, returns, and investor protection
• Reporting and payout timelines for investors

In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, we're focusing on helping dental practice owners stand out in what may feel like a very overcrowded space. Ash shares some of his favorite insights from several different interviews he has done with marketing experts Erin Gregor, Darren Tesatori, and Brandon Hubbard. The conversation starts with Erin explaining the importance of creating engaging content and effectively using social media to connect with potential patients. She suggests starting by answering common patient questions and advises against generic posts, emphasizing the value of authenticity in differentiating a dental practice in a crowded market.

Darren sheds light on the critical role that Google Business Profiles play in attracting new patients. He highlights the importance of optimizing these profiles and accumulating positive reviews to secure a spot in the coveted Google three-pack. Brandon expands on the concept of marketing investment, advising that a proper budget and consistent branding efforts can significantly impact a practice's growth. Together, they discuss the idea that marketing shouldn't be passive and should reflect the unique style and story of the dentist to build a strong connection with potential patients.

You can find the full episodes of each of these interviews here:

Darren: https://eandassociates.com/secrets-to-growing-your-dental-practice-with-google-reviews-and-local-seo/

Brandon: https://eandassociates.com/dental-marketing-demystified-how-to-drive-growth-and-stand-out-in-the-industry/

Erin: https://eandassociates.com/how-to-use-social-media-to-grow-your-dental-practice/

Key Topics Discussed:

• Creating engaging content for social media
• Choosing the right social media platforms
• Time and resource allocation for social media efforts
• Setting and managing marketing budgets
• Understanding costs related to acquiring new patients
• Building and maintaining trust with marketing teams
• Importance of content in current marketing strategies
• Transition from traditional to content-driven marketing
• Optimizing Google Business Profiles
• Leveraging online reviews for better visibility