Daily Grace

In this Dentistry’s Growing with Grace event, Grace Rizza sits down with Eric Block of The Stress-Free Dentist. In this interview, we discuss the value of leading without stress. In this event we discuss: Being aware of workplace burnout and how to fix it Tips for dental professionals to be less stressed and enjoy dentistry Return on fun vs. return on investment

In this Dentistry’s Growing with Grace event, Grace Rizza sits down with Kiera Dent of The Dental A-Team. In this interview, we discuss great ways to increase efficiency in your office and grow your practice. In this event we discuss: Tangible ways practices can grow Simplifying complicated systems How to get results while also having fun

In this Dentistry’s Growing with Grace event, Grace Rizza sits down with Shelly Otte of Mountain Wellness Dentistry. In this interview, we discuss how to increase systems and conversions as an office manager to boost your return on investment. In this event we discuss: Taking ownership of your role as an office manager Managing office systems Making your patients and your team feel valuable

In this Dentistry’s Growing with Grace event, Grace Rizza sits down with J.W. Oliver Jr. of SupportDDS. In this interview, we discuss the value that outsourcing can present for everyone involved. In this event we discuss: How outsourcing reduces costs by 70% The difference between outsourcing with SDDS versus traditional remote workers Running a Christ-Centered business

In this Dentistry’s Growing with Grace event, Grace Rizza sits down with Bobby Hansen Jr. of Treatment24seven. In this interview, Bobby reveals a few key ways to INCREASE case acceptance by adopting a turnkey solution.

Employee engagement is crucial for retention. In this Dentistry’s Growing with Grace event, Grace Rizza sits down with Dr. David Maloley of Relentless Dentist, to discuss the new age of employee engagement. In this event we discuss: The problems with the traditional "carrot and stick" motivation strategies Why psychological safety is so important What can keep a dentist from delegating effectively

Getting a startup off the ground is all about finding the right team and learning to trust them. On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Dr. Jeffrey E. Greenberg of Sweet Spot Dental, to discuss how he went from start-up to full-time in no time. In the episode we discuss: How to prepare for your start-up journey How to use your strengths to reinforce your brand Understanding the importance of your team when starting your journey

Finding your path to practice ownership may not always be as straightforward as you anticipate. On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Thomas Graf of Graf Family Dental to discuss determining when you’re ready to be a practice owner. On this episode, we discuss: The potential benefits of a "worst-case scenario" Industry averages and how they actually apply to your practice Leveraging your story on social media to gain a following Finding success by following your passion with hard work

Times of crisis can often reveal the health of your business. On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Dr. Brian Passell of Fortune Management Houston, a practice coaching service. Learn how making simple changes to your mindset and in your office can help insulate your practice from marketplace changes. On this episode, we discuss: How to be successful during the pandemic The importance of a dentist being a leader Creating a self-managing high-performance team

Navigating the process of filing insurance claims can be a pain point for many dental practices. On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Dilaine Gloege of Dental Claims Academy to discuss how to increase practice revenue through proper filing techniques. On this episode, we discuss: Challenged surrounding dental insurance administration How to properly handle PPOs How to properly handle the coordination of benefits How to properly handle discounts/copay forgiveness

Creating a strong process system could be the next big step for your practice. On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Dr. William Moorhead of StreamDent to discuss the most efficient way to never miss a detail. On this episode, we discuss: The importance of "systems" within dentistry Specific ways to apply detailed systems to a clinical setting How to get started creating systems that work best for your practice

Implementing sleep apnea treatment into your practice could be the next step in your dental career. On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Jan Palmer FAADOM of Jan Palmer Co. to discuss the importance of offering proper sleep apnea services. On this episode, we discuss: How a dentist can get involved in this potentially life-saving field The pros and cons of dealing with medical insurance How your team members can get the proper education

Having your finances in order is crucial to a successful professional path. On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Tess Zigo of Emerge Wealth Strategies, to discuss the various ways a financial advisor can help. On this episode, we discuss: How to manage student debt How to save and invest your money How to develop healthy money habits early on Disclosure: Tess Zigo offers securities and investment products and services through Waddell & Reed, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. Waddell & Reed and Emerge Wealth Strategies are separate companies. The information presented on this show is solely for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any financial product or service mentioned. Any opinions expressed are those of Tess Zigo and are subject to change, based on market and other conditions. For more detailed information regarding any of the topics discussed on today’s show please call (630) 864-106

Staying mindful in times of chaos can create powerful results. On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Natanya Brown DMD to discuss the connection between mindfulness and positive emotions. On this episode, we discuss: How mindfulness can help dentists in their practice How to stay aware of how our thoughts create results in our lives The connection between overeating and avoiding negative feelings The principles of permanent weight loss

Are you lacking a strong support system for your team? On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Brenda McNulty of Support DDS, to discuss how to enhance your practice with a remote team member. On this episode, we discuss: How remote team members can be used in any practice The substantial return on investment from using remote team members The befits of utilizing dedicated team members opposed to a service

Learn how to build your brand through trust and consistency by utilizing a plan that works for you. On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Chuck Blakeman of Crankset Group to discuss how to choose the proper marketing strategy. About Chuck Blakeman Chuck Blakeman is a serial entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling business author and world-renowned business advisor who built ten businesses in seven industries on four continents, and now uses his experience to advise others. His company, Crankset Group, provides outcome-based mentoring and peer advisory for business leaders worldwide. Chuck sold one of his businesses to the largest consumer fulfillment company in America and led three other $10-$100 million companies. He presently leads the Crankset Group and a for-profit business based in Africa, focused on developing local economies to solve poverty.

How important is it for you to have a nice office space? On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Lisa Elkins, Architect and Managing Partner at ON POINT Design Build, to discuss the importance of office design and layout. On this episode, we discuss: The benefits of a strong office design Understanding the elements of good design Recent changes to office designs The steps involved in designing and constructing your own office space

Making sure that your team is perfectly aligned is crucial for a high functioning practice. On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Geri Gottllieb of GG Practice Coaching and Development to discuss getting your whole team on the same page. On this episode, we discuss: How to pull together your team during the shutdown Getting back to work How to accomplish your vision

Understanding how to improve your hygiene team can greatly impact your patients and practice. On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Rachel Wall of Inspired Hygiene, to discuss the importance of strengthening your hygiene team. We discuss how leading a hygiene team is different now than it was 6 months ago, and how dentists can identify systems that have broken down. Now is a great time to refine and elevate hygiene protocols and learning how to escape the dark "prohpy tunnel." In this episode, we aim to: Discover the dentist’s critical role in the recovery of the hygiene department Understand the elements of a hygiene exam that may be missing right now and how that affects the health of patients and practice Gain leadership and communication tips for keeping your hygienists engaged and positive

Are you leveraging your patients’ medical insurance to the fullest extent? On this episode of Dentistry’s Growing with Grace, Grace Rizza sits down with Laurie Owens, CPC, CPB of Devdent to discuss the importance of properly billing your client’s insurance companies.