Dental Training Blog
Onboarding New Hires – Legal Issues
https://youtu.be/_UsVXH6ZFXI Robyn Reis, VP of Coaching at All-Star Dental Academy, joins Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery for a discussion on the legal issues surrounding new hires, and more general conversation around a happy and engaged team. About Robyn Reis: Robyn...
Hiring The Right Team Member
Larry Guzzardo, Head Instructor at All-Star Dental Academy, joins Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery for a discussion on the steps for hiring a new employee. Hiring has been top of mind for dentists lately, and Eric and Larry take a close look at the process. In the...
The Importance of Dental Staff Training – RIGHT NOW
Most businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (including private dental practices) are still feeling the effects of poor dental staff training. In such circumstances, most businesses focus on survival and reduce funding to anything that seems non-essential....
Staying Productive while Managing Stress
https://youtu.be/c5ymZnO18gw Dr. Emily Letran shares her strategies for staying productive while managing stress with All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery. We have been discussing stress lately on the Dental All-Stars Podcast and we really wanted to...
Stress Management Strategies for Mental & Emotional Health
https://youtu.be/FWL4tIJA4uw Strategies for stress management, mental, emotional, and spiritual health with All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach Eric Vickery and Alex Nottingham JD MBA. About Coach Eric Vickery: Eric holds a degree in business administration and...
Fee For Service Practice Success
All-Star Dental Academy Lead Mastery Coach speaks with Dr. Al Nordone on his success with operating his practice on a Fee For Service basis. Click below to watch on Youtube, or at the bottom of the post for a podcast. About Dr. Nordone:...
Dental Office Phone Training: 5 Tips To Improve Your Receptionist’s Phone Skills
Although a potential patient may discover your practice through the internet or personal contact, most prospective patients will get in touch with your dental office on the phone. Your receptionist will have to manage the appointments of existing patients through the...
How To Manage Your Team’s Declining Performance During Crises
Recently, my inbox chimed with a notification from one of my favorite newsletters – the Harvard Business Review. The article talked about “team regression” and managing team performance during challenging times. It explored the fascinating psychology behind a team’s...
The Frictionless Dental Practice
For dental practices, friction is anything that negatively impacts the patient experience. Read on for an explanation of how this concept is relevant in the modern business environment, and more importantly, why it matters for your dental practice, especially in the...
Harvard Business Review: Are You Stressing Out Your Employees? Keep a Lookout for These 5 Signs
Recently, a compelling article from Harvard Business Review caught my attention. It discussed how business leaders can profoundly impact employee anxiety and stress levels. Read on about how you can manage stress in dentistry. Most business owners are driven by...
Happiness as a Competitive Advantage
How Happiness Drives Productivity And Why You Must Train For It Wars, hurricanes, poverty, political unrest, and now the global economy caving in under relentless COVID-19 pressure. It seems the life we know has been turned upside down. From our Facebook feeds to the...
The Patient Journey Part 2: Case Acceptance and the Patient Experience
All-Star Dental Academy Founder and CEO Alex Nottingham JD MBA, All-Star's Phone Skills Specialist and VP of Training Heather Nottingham, All-Star's Head Instructor, Larry Guzzardo, All-Star's VP of Coaching and HR specialist Robyn Reis, and Eric Vickery, All-Star's...