The end of the year is not the time to panic, cram in projects, or sacrifice your holidays trying to catch up. It's the time to lead your practice like a CEO. Here are 15 things every dental practice owner could be doing now: 1. Count your actual remaining workdays. Look at the calendar. Subtract holidays, vacation days, and planned closures. How many productive days do you really have left to reach your annual ...
Why Dental Practice Owners Don't Automatically Offer Partnership (And What Associate Dentists Can Do Instead) By Coach Heidi Mount, Dental Business Coach One of the most common conversations I hear from associate dentists goes something like this: "I'd work harder if I had ownership." "I'd help grow the practice if I had skin in the game." "I don't understand why the owner won't let me buy in." I understand where ...
By Coach Heidi Mount, Dental Business Coach As a Dental Business Coach, I’ve worked with hundreds of practice owners who believe they have a production problem. They don’t. They have a time and energy allocation problem. Most dentists track collections. Some track overhead. Almost none track how they are actually spending their time — or how much energy they’re leaking every single week. If you feel overwhelmed, behind, or stuck working late despite ...
By Coach Heidi Mount, Dental Business Coach After nearly four decades in dentistry, I’ve learned one undeniable truth: Successful dental practices don’t rely on memory, motivation, or micromanagement. They rely on systems. One of the most powerful books I recommend to dentists is The Checklist Manifesto. Its message is simple and proven: when expectations are clear and consistently tracked, performance improves. In dentistry, this concept is especially critical at the front desk, where ...
Dentists The Harder You Work, the More Dentistry Takes From You By a Dental Business Coach Who’s Seen the Cost of “Always On” Dentistry is one of the most demanding professions in healthcare. As a Dental business coach, I’ve worked with doctors who are brilliant clinicians—and completely exhausted humans. Owning a dental practice can quietly consume everything if you let it. I’ve seen stress push dentists to burnout, broken marriages, and ...
Are you ready to finally create the wealth, time freedom, and purpose-driven impact you deserve in your dental practice?
As a Dental Coach, I’ve seen how many dental professionals unconsciously operate from inherited systems:
Here’s what I recommend as Coach Heidi Mount, and what I practice with the dentists I coach daily:
If you’re a dentist who wants to grow a thriving dental practice, achieve personal fulfillment, and become a true leader—listen closely.
As a Dental Coach, one of the most powerful books I recommend to every dentist is How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
A skilled dental practice coach offers tailored advice and actionable plans to address your practice's unique challenges.
Ask Yourself These Questions As a dental practice owner, you’re not just a dentist—you’re also a leader, a manager, and a business owner. Yet, many dentists find themselves overwhelmed, frustrated, and stuck in the daily grind of running a practice. How do you know if you need a dental coach to help guide your practice to greater success? Start by answering these questions honestly: If you’re sick tomorrow, can your business ...
Turn Doubt Into a Milestone, Not a Stumbling Block As a dentist and business owner, doubt can creep into your mind more often than you’d like. Maybe you’ve set ambitious goals for your practice, taken on a new project, or even considered expanding into new areas of dentistry. Whatever the case, doubt is always there, lurking in the background. But here’s a crucial point I want you to embrace: never give your ...
Many dentists hear about others using dental consultants. Some dentists get great results and others may not feel it was the best choice. However, this is why choosing a dental coach or practice management consultant is extremely important to find a good fit for your needs. This means making sure the dental coach you choose has solved the problems that you have. When you schedule your consultation to meet with a potential dental consultant, come ...
In the dental field, trust is a cornerstone of success. As dental professionals, we strive to provide exceptional care and create a welcoming environment for our patients. One key aspect often overlooked is the importance of developing trust within our own team. Building trust among team members is not just beneficial—it is essential for earning the trust and loyalty of our patients. Why Trust Within the Team Matters Enhanced Collaboration and Communication: Trust fosters ...
In the busy world of dentistry, where managing a practice, keeping up with patient care, and staying current with the latest industry trends can be overwhelming, Gary Keller's book The One Thing offers invaluable insights. This book encourages a shift in thinking that can transform not only how you run your dental practice but also how you approach life. Here’s a some of my key takeaways from The One Thing and how they ...
Coach Heidi Mount wanted to share a guide for you on the value of professional financial planning. As a dentist, your focus is on providing the best care for your patients. However, without proper financial planning, unexpected events can severely impact your financial stability. Here are five common financial mistakes that are common for dentists. You can avoid them with the help of a professional financial planner. 1. Not Having a Comprehensive, Values-Based Financial Plan ...
