In this insightful episode of Dentalflix Uncut, host Allison Lacoursiere sits down with Dr. Laura Schwindt and Dr. Karen Tindall, co-founders of The Mint Door, to discuss the importance of well-being in the dental industry. Both Dr. Schwindt and Dr. Tindall share their personal experiences and the critical lessons they've learned about balancing professional achievement with personal well-being. The conversation delves into actionable strategies for improving daily schedules, enhancing team happiness, and creating a sustainable work environment in dental practices.

Key Topics Discussed:

Introduction to The Mint Door:
- Dr. Schwindt and Dr. Tindall's passion for improving well-being in the dental industry.

Identifying the Number One Problem in Dentistry:
- The relentless go-go-go schedule and its impact on dental professionals.

Secret to Success in Dental Practices:
- Research finding: A 1% increase in team happiness boosts productivity by 12%.

Challenges in Implementing Well-being Practices:
- Society's conditioning to seek answers externally rather than from within.

Personalized Support for Practices:
- Listening to the specific needs of each practice.

Practical Advice and Insights:
- The importance of gratitude and genuine thank-yous in professional relationships.

Key Takeaways and Highlights:

Gratitude's Impact:

- The profound effect of saying a genuine thank you each day to colleagues and team members.

PM Routine's Value:

- Establishing strong nighttime habits can significantly improve next-day performance.

Tailored Approaches:

- Recognizing that every dental practice is unique and requires a customized approach to well-being and productivity.

Inherent Wisdom:

- Encouraging dental professionals to trust and tap into their own internal wisdom for
Solutions.

Contact Information for Dr. LauraSchwindt and Dr. Karen Tindall:

Website: http://www.themintdoor.net
Email: themintdoorclub@gmail.com

In this insightful episode of Dentalflix Uncut, Dino Watt, a celebrated speaker, mentor, and consultant known for his ability to make speeches engaging and memorable. Dino shares his expertise on how to present information effectively, ensuring that audiences retain and implement the knowledge they gain. The conversation delves deeply into the importance of body language, authentic communication, and the philosophy of 'owning your role' in a professional setting, particularly within the dental industry. Listeners will walk away with practical advice on improving their speaking skills and enhancing team dynamics in their practices.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Challenges in Information Retention: Strategies for making information more accessible and memorable.

- Human Behavior and Neuroscience: Discussion on self-kindness and its role in personal and professional development.

- Body Language and Presentation Skills: The critical role of body language in communication.

- The Concept of 'Own your Role': The impact of performing a role versus completing tasks on team satisfaction and effectiveness.

- Team Retention and Leadership: How effective leadership and communication can resolve these issues.

Important Takeaways:

- Simplifying Information

- Positive Self-Assessment

- Authentic Communication

- Body Language

- Role Ownership

- Leadership and Team Dynamics

In this engaging episode of Dentalflix Uncut, Allison Lacoursiere sits down with Dr. Katie Lee, to discuss her extraordinary journey in the dental industry. Dr. Lee shares her transition from running a large Dental Service Organization (DSO) to focusing on oral systemic health and the mouth-body connection. She talks about her book, "Saved by the Mouth," and introduces listeners to her upcoming venture—an oral systemic health clinic in Centennial, Colorado.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Dr. Katie Lee's Background and Journey

- The Importance of Oral Systemic Health

- Building Her New Clinic

- Patient and Clinician Education

- Success in Dental Practice

- Leadership in Dentistry

Important Takeaways and Highlights:

- Dr. Katie Lee’s Book
- Focuses on oral systemic health and is accessible for both patients and clinicians.

- Upcoming Clinic
- Will integrate multiple healthcare disciplines and host an educational center for patients and professionals globally.

- Patient-Centric Approach
- Educating patients to drive the demand for better systemic health practices in dentistry.

- Building Effective Teams
- Key to Dr. Lee’s success in managing over 80 practices.

- Decision Fatigue
- Importance of having systems to reduce cognitive load and improve decision-making.

How to Contact Dr. Katie Lee:

Website: https://katieleedds.com

Email: katie@katieleedds.com