
Managing Dental Drama
Owning, operating, and managing a dental practice can be difficult and sometimes wrought with drama. Meet Dr. Kuba, a private practice owner, and Bethany, a dental consultant, who take real-life examples and talk through issues in an open, honest, and sometimes hilarious manner. Topics are relevant to current dental and employment trends and range from “The Art of Retaining Good Employees” to “The Marriage of Dentistry and Insurance Ending in Divorce” and everything in between. Each episode provides dental leaders with various tips and tricks as well as common mistakes to avoid. Enjoy the unscripted conversation between Dr. Kuba, Bethany, and various dental practice owners!
Managing Dental Drama
The Basics of Team Building
Dr. Kuba, a self-proclaimed introverted homebody, has an extensive team building calendar. Why? She believes it is foundational to creating and maintaining a good office culture. Her strategy works. Although she could never claim a perfect practice culture, her team has a strong unity and sense of value. Most team members who join Dr. Kuba’s practice are loyal because they feel seen, heard, and valued by Dr. Kuba. Her team often comments on the generosity of their boss and how valued they feel. // Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba dive into the following important topics:
- Team building budget
- Developing a team building plan
- Why invest in team members? The overall purpose of team building events
- Reminding listeners of the importance of making your team feel valued at these events. Don’t go cheap on certain aspects because it can ruin the feel of the entire event.