The Dental Lighthouse with Dr. Jason Tanoory

Flossing for Dollars: Navigating Hygiene Team Compensation

In this episode of the Dental Lighthouse Podcast, host Jason Tanoory discusses with caller Carmen the challenges of compensating the hygiene team fairly while integrating new technologies. Carmen's practice, which operates with eight hygienists, is considering a shift from a commission-based model to a more hygiene-driven approach to support expansion and ensure fair pay. Jason shares insights from his own experience, suggesting a percentage of adjusted production and tenure-based model. They explore a hybrid tier system to motivate skill elevation and system adoption. The episode emphasizes the need for a balanced, thoughtful approach to compensation that aligns with practice goals and standards of care.

Predictable Doctor Scheduling Pt. 2

On today’s episode, we hop into the second part of this series, where we get into the nitty-gritty of effective communication and scheduling. Learn how routers and open dental chart notes can transform your practice’s appointment setup. Discover the benefits of customized scheduling templates and the importance of adhering to daily appointment limits. 

Predictable Doctor Scheduling Pt. 1

In today’s episode, we hop into the first part of a two-part series where we dine into the art of balancing a bustling dental practice with personal life. Listen in for strategies on efficient practice scheduling that optimizes productivity without sacrificing the human touch necessary for professional and personal growth.
 
Jason mentions a Presentation in this episode you can find here: 
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zmCyrr7otL5D0LL715wAAGbVy9RA1HxVmJRyjEDxx50/edit?usp=sharing

Moral, Goals and Leadership alongside Caitlin with Dental Success Network.

Always love talking about Moral, Goals and leadership! This episode I get to chat with Caitlin from Dental Success Network. She is such a great resource and has so much knowledge! If you love what you hear on this episode, check out what she is all about at www.dentalsuccessnetwork.com. We hope to have her on future calls.

Conflict and Growth, both great topics to think over!

In this episode we talk to a Doctor who is having a difficult time with his Assistants communicating effectively and another Doctor who is working on Growth mindset!  

Dr. Jason's take on 75 Hard!

75 Hard! It was hard but I learned some great things along the way. Listen in to hear my thoughts on it all. 

All things admin to include pay, office meetings and core values!

Let's talk about a few things, with a few people. How are some Hygienists paid, what works best for them and the office as a whole. Secondly let talk about Regular Office Meetings and how to get people on board with that. Finally let's talk about Culture and Core Values! 

Work Life Balance and a little bit of Office transparency.

How you can balance home life with work life and wanting to be involved with different projects. We will also talk about how to be productive vs. busy and transparency with team members regarding office profits and loss. 

Associate Hiring can be tricky!

Let's discuss vetting and hiring an Associate and how to manage expectations for them. 

Hiring is never easy.

Hiring is never easy; Dr. Jason talks to an owner of a new practice and a Doctor who is having some struggles on if his hire was the right fit for the position and how he can help her be better. Dr. Jason also goes over an e-mail about leading Associates.