How to overcome team turmoil and turnover

    May 13, 2025
    The number one problem we have in dentistry is turmoil and turnover. Join us in Gloves Off as we talk about “If only I knew then what I know now” as it relates to the success of your team.
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    The number one problem we have in dentistry is turmoil and turnover. How do you treat your team so you have people who want to work with you? Communicate your core values. Treat your team members well—and it’s not just about pay. Educate your team. Do things together.

    Join us in Gloves Off as we talk about “If only I knew then what I know now” as it relates to the success of your team.

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    David R. Rice, DDS | Chief editor

    Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks. Contact him at [email protected].

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    Louis Kaufman, DDS, MBA, FAGD

    Louis Kaufman, DDS, MBA, FAGD, a 1995 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, blends clinical practice, education, and research to deliver personalized, big-picture dental care. Honored as a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, he advances the profession through lectures, publications, and leadership. Rooted in a 70-year family legacy, his patient-centered approach inspires practice growth nationwide. His expertise includes implants, cosmetic smile design, 3D imaging, and full-mouth reconstruction.