Podcast
Managing Dental Drama
Hosted by Consultant and Dentist Duo; Practice Problems · EN
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!
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Am I Sabotaging My Practice?
3d ago00:24:22Tap to summarizeAs an addendum to last week’s “Money Matters” episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany dig into the various ways that a team member can unintentionally sabotage a practice. While collections (last week’s episode) is foundational to practice success, there are many other seemingly insignificant mistakes that can substantially impact success. Dr. Kuba and Bethany discuss several important ones to consider. This power packed twenty minute episode will provide dental teams with multiple areas to review in their practice. 📣SUBSCRIBE TODAY!! Learn all about protecting your practice from potential risks. Become a subscriber TODAY! Don’t forget!! Free and paying subscribers will have the ability to access our FREE WEBINAR “CUSTOMER SERVICE ON STEROIDS”. It is meant to be free training for the whole team, so become a free OR PAID subscriber today! DON’T FORGET the plethora of resources on The Hub. Check out our highlighted HUB documents for the week! ⭐HUB HIGHLIGHT⭐Office Manager Roles BundleCheck this bundle out if you want clearer roles, better accountability, and smoother day-to-day operations in your practice. Business System Documents BundleBuild stronger systems and create more consistency in your practice with these ready-to-use forms, scripts, and templates. Don't forget to check out our social media for moreManaging Dental Drama FBManaging Dental Drama IGConnect with the Managing Dental Drama Community!Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign UpWait! There's More!We want to hear YOUR voice!Text a 2-minute voice memo to 214.326.4605 with your questions, comments, real-life examples, or tips for a chance to have YOUR voice on the air!Interested in the Leadership Summit?Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: HelloBethany.com
Transcribe →Money Matters
2w ago00:48:42Tap to summarizeCollecting money in a practice tends to be one of the more difficult tasks. At times, odd emotions get in the way. Sometimes we feel guilt over charging a patient for something they need, a service they receive. We attempt to lighten the guilt feeling by making unsanctioned collections agreements or even avoiding to collect altogether. Balances can loom over our heads at times and can cause patients to resist returning to the practice. Dr. Kuba and Bethany tackle this topic today. It is a MUST listen as collections are pivotal to the success of every practice. Stay tuned in the June Subscription for even more collections tips and training! 📣MAY CONTENT IS AVAILABLE!! Don’t miss it! Learn all about protecting your practice from potential risks. Become a subscriber TODAY! Don’t forget!! Free and paying subscribers will have the ability to access our FREE WEBINAR “CUSTOMER SERVICE ON STEROIDS”. It is meant to be free training for the whole team, so become a free OR PAID subscriber today! HUB HIGHLIGHTDON’T FORGET the plethora of resources on The Hub. Check out our highlighted HUB documents for the week! Pre-Partnership Meeting GuideThis editable template helps potential partners have honest conversations, set clear expectations, and make sure they’re aligned before making a long-term commitment together. Sample Associate ContractsProtect your practice and set clear expectations with these Sample Associate Contracts designed specifically for dental practices. Don't forget to check out our social media for moreManaging Dental Drama FBManaging Dental Drama IGConnect with the Managing Dental Drama Community!Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign UpWait! There's More!We want to hear YOUR voice!Text a 2-minute voice memo to 214.326.4605 with your questions, comments, real-life examples, or tips for a chance to have YOUR voice on the air!Interested in the Leadership Summit?Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: HelloBethany.com
Transcribe →DRI Fails
3w ago00:53:47Tap to summarizeLast week’s episode probably sounds like a beautiful pipe dream….so today, Dr. Kuba asks the hard question, “Can you really truly pass things off to team members?” She and Bethany discuss the times where tasks are passed off and teams either fail to accomplish them OR are not equipped to complete the task successfully. In this episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany discuss how to ensure that the right people receive the right tasks. The DRI program can work, but it requires a well thought out plan. 👉Or watch the episode YouTube DRI Fails EpisodeDON’T FORGET the plethora of resources on The Hub. Check out our highlighted HUB documents for the week! HUB HIGHLIGHTSample Consent Forms BundleThis bundle gives your practice ready-to-use consent forms that help improve patient communication, protect your practice, and save your team time. New Employee Onboarding BundleCheck this bundle out if you want a strong onboarding process that helps new team members feel more confident, prepared, and productive from day one. 📣MAY CONTENT IS AVAILABLE!! Don’t miss it! Learn all about protecting your practice from potential risks. Become a subscriber TODAY! Don’t forget!! Free and paying subscribers will have the ability to access our FREE WEBINAR “CUSTOMER SERVICE ON STEROIDS”. It is meant to be free training for the whole team, so become a free OR PAID subscriber today! Don't forget to check out our social media for moreManaging Dental Drama FBManaging Dental Drama IGConnect with the Managing Dental Drama Community!Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign UpWait! There's More!We want to hear YOUR voice!Text a 2-minute voice memo to 214.326.4605 with your questions, comments, real-life examples, or tips for a chance to have YOUR voice on the air!Interested in the Leadership Summit?Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: HelloBethany.com
Transcribe →What is a Directly Responsible Individual?
May 400:49:23Tap to summarizeCheck this episode out in both video and audio! Today, Dr. Kuba and Bethany discuss a foundational management strategy called “Directly Responsible Individuals” or as Kuba refers to “The Tag-You’re-It Person”. They discuss what a DRI and how it helps in managing a great team, inspiring confidence in your team members, and lightening the load on the practice owner and manager. If you want an inspiring way to get the best out of your team, listen to this episode! 👉Video Episode Link📣MAY CONTENT IS AVAILABLE TODAY!! Don’t miss it! Learn all about protecting your practice from potential risks. Become a subscriber TODAY! Don’t forget!! Free and paying subscribers will have the ability to access our FREE WEBINAR “CUSTOMER SERVICE ON STEROIDS”. It is meant to be free training for the whole team, so become a free OR PAID subscriber today! Don't forget to check out our social media for moreManaging Dental Drama FBManaging Dental Drama IGConnect with the Managing Dental Drama Community!Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign UpWait! There's More!We want to hear YOUR voice!Text a 2-minute voice memo to 214.326.4605 with your questions, comments, real-life examples, or tips for a chance to have YOUR voice on the air!Interested in the Leadership Summit?Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: HelloBethany.com
Transcribe →The Importance of Patient Care
Apr 2700:32:30Tap to summarizeNeed a little motivation for today? Bethany gets on a self-proclaimed soapbox today, but hopefully one that will inspire and encourage all dental professionals today. She shares of a recent encounter she had with a health provider that reminded her about the importance of what we do on a daily basis. Through dentistry and through relationships, we have the opportunity to be impactful. Today is a day to be reminded that what we do truly matters. Be encouraged today as you listen to Bethany’s important reminder! 📣LAST WEEK FOR APRIL CONTENT!! Don’t miss it! Learn all about transformation in this month’s content. Become a subscriber TODAY! Don’t forget!! Free and paying subscribers will have the ability to access our FREE WEBINAR “CUSTOMER SERVICE ON STEROIDS”. It is meant to be free training for the whole team, so become a free OR PAID subscriber today! Don't forget to check out our social media for moreManaging Dental Drama FBManaging Dental Drama IGConnect with the Managing Dental Drama Community!Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign UpWait! There's More!We want to hear YOUR voice!Text a 2-minute voice memo to 214.326.4605 with your questions, comments, real-life examples, or tips for a chance to have YOUR voice on the air!Interested in the Leadership Summit?Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: HelloBethany.com
Transcribe →Encore Performance
Apr 2000:38:27Tap to summarizeEncore Performance: While disgruntled patients have always been a reality, they seem to be growing in number. The combination of massive social and economic changes has turned even some of the nicest patients into grumps. In this world-wide rise of grumpiness, the dental field certainly gets hit hard by the patients who are simply looking to fight. In this episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany discuss specific disgruntled patient examples from just the last week and share insights on how they each handled or would have handled the patient. The ability to successfully deescalate a tense situation is very complicated. However, over the last two years, it has become increasingly difficult. Listen in as Dr. Kuba and Bethany discuss this topic and their strategies for dealing with unhappy patients. Interested in the Leadership Summit? Friday, September 18, from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: https://www.hellobethany.com/about-3 📣April Content is available!! Learn all about transformation in this month’s content. Become a subscriber TODAY! Don’t forget!! Free and paying subscribers will have the ability to access our FREE WEBINAR “CUSTOMER SERVICE ON STEROIDS”. It is meant to be free training for the whole team, so become a free OR PAID subscriber today! Don't forget to check out our social media for moreManaging Dental Drama FBManaging Dental Drama IGConnect with the Managing Dental Drama Community!Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign UpWait! There's More!We want to hear YOUR voice!Text a 2-minute voice memo to 214.326.4605 with your questions, comments, real-life examples, or tips for a chance to have YOUR voice on the air!Interested in the Leadership Summit?Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: HelloBethany.com
Transcribe →Medical Emergencies Matter
Apr 1300:43:44Tap to summarizeIn a residual theme of “going deep”, Dr. Kuba and Bethany dig into a weighty and important topic today – medical emergencies. Together they reflect on several REAL scenarios that recently occurred in the dental field. They discuss the appropriate steps to take during an emergency in order to protect your patients, your practice, and yourself. In addition, they discuss preventive steps that can be taken to ensure that your team responds well before, during, and after an emergency. Do yourself a favor and take notes today! Interested in the Leadership Summit? Friday, September 18 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: https://www.hellobethany.com/about-3 📣April Content is available!! Learn all about transformation in this month’s content. Become a subscriber TODAY! Don’t forget!! Free and paying subscribers will have the ability to access our FREE WEBINAR “CUSTOMER SERVICE ON STEROIDS”. It is meant to be free training for the whole team, so become a free OR PAID subscriber today! Don't forget to check out our social media for moreManaging Dental Drama FBManaging Dental Drama IGConnect with the Managing Dental Drama Community!Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign UpWait! There's More!We want to hear YOUR voice!Text a 2-minute voice memo to 214.326.4605 with your questions, comments, real-life examples, or tips for a chance to have YOUR voice on the air!Interested in the Leadership Summit?Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: HelloBethany.com
Transcribe →Dr. Kuba’s Therapy Session
Apr 600:53:53Tap to summarizeDr. Kuba spills the beans today. In complete vulnerability she discusses the recent opening (and closing) of her second location. She unpacks all of the emotions and thought that went into turning the page on this new and exciting venture in her life. At times, life throws curve balls your way, and you have to react, to pivot. Today’s episode focuses on the importance of pivoting and then fighting against the feelings of regret, disappointment, and even guilt and instead forcing yourself to see the silver lining in it all. Welcome to Dr. Kuba’s therapy session! Interested in the Leadership Summit? Friday, September 18 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: https://www.hellobethany.com/about-3 📣April Content is available TODAY!! Learn all about transformation in this month’s content. Become a subscriber TODAY! Don’t forget!! Free and paying subscribers will have the ability to access our FREE WEBINAR “CUSTOMER SERVICE ON STEROIDS”. It is meant to be free training for the whole team, so become a free OR PAID subscriber today! Don't forget to check out our social media for moreManaging Dental Drama FBManaging Dental Drama IGConnect with the Managing Dental Drama Community!Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign UpWait! There's More!We want to hear YOUR voice!Text a 2-minute voice memo to 214.326.4605 with your questions, comments, real-life examples, or tips for a chance to have YOUR voice on the air!Interested in the Leadership Summit?Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: HelloBethany.com
Transcribe →Going Deep – Stress, Relationships, and Isolation
Mar 3000:44:31Tap to summarizeBethany and Dr. Kuba take a more serious tone today as they address the very real hardships of leadership, management, and practice ownership. The bottom line is – it is extremely difficult. Struggling to successfully manage a dental practice and team is so challenging, in fact, that it can feel isolating…..like nobody truly understands the stresses of it all. The isolation can often lead to loneliness and even relationship struggles. Dr. Kuba reflects on how her expectations of her husband changed over the course of practice ownership and how she learned to find support in a variety of ways. While this episode is deep, it is absolutely essential to wrestle through this topic in order to comfort and positive coping strategies. 📣March Subscriber Content Going Away This Week!! Become a subscriber TODAY to access March content. Don’t forget!! Free and paying subscribers will have the ability to access our FREE WEBINAR “CUSTOMER SERVICE ON STEROIDS”. It is meant to be free training for the whole team, so become a free OR PAID subscriber today! Don't forget to check out our social media for moreManaging Dental Drama FBManaging Dental Drama IGConnect with the Managing Dental Drama Community!Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign UpWait! There's More!We want to hear YOUR voice!Text a 2-minute voice memo to 214.326.4605 with your questions, comments, real-life examples, or tips for a chance to have YOUR voice on the air!Interested in the Leadership Summit?Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: HelloBethany.com
Transcribe →Is AI Taking Over?
Mar 2300:41:43Tap to summarizeSo, what is all the buzz about AI? Dr. Kuba wants to know and puts Bethany on the spot for her take on AI. Together, they discuss what this new trend is and if it is truly something new and exciting. Bethany shares some of her client’s experiences with how they have incorporated AI into their practices and addresses the highlights and possibilities of implementation as well as her own personal reservations. She gives advice to listeners on how to begin implementing new technology into daily practice life. If you’ve been wondering about the AI buzz, then this episode is for you! 📣March Subscriber Content Available!! Free subscribers will have the ability to access our FREE WEBINAR “CUSTOMER SERVICE ON STEROIDS”. It is meant to be free training for the whole team, so become a free OR PAID subscriber today! Don't forget to check out our social media for moreManaging Dental Drama FBManaging Dental Drama IGConnect with the Managing Dental Drama Community!Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign UpWait! There's More!We want to hear YOUR voice!Text a 2-minute voice memo to 214.326.4605 with your questions, comments, real-life examples, or tips for a chance to have YOUR voice on the air!Interested in the Leadership Summit?Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30 – 4:30Inquire or register TODAY: HelloBethany.com
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