Managing Dental Drama

Consultant and Dentist Duo; Practice Problems
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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! 

  1. 2D AGO

    Going Deep – Stress, Relationships, and Isolation

    Bethany 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 more Managing Dental Drama FB Managing Dental Drama IG Connect with the Managing Dental Drama Community! Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign Up Wait! 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!

    45 min

  2. MAR 23

    Is AI Taking Over?

    So, 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 more Managing Dental Drama FB Managing Dental Drama IG Connect with the Managing Dental Drama Community! Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign Up Wait! 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!

    42 min

  3. MAR 16

    Management Tool Kit: Salary Review

    One of the most common questions that Bethany gets is, “When should I give a raise?” In this episode, Dr. Kuba and Bethany unpack the mystery of salary and hourly increases. Their advice is to ensure that the team has a clear understanding of when and how often pay will be reevaluated. This clarity will prevent employees from asking for a raise, which seems to be every practice owner’s worst nightmare. Dive into this episode for more details on how to conduct salary reviews and what to expect in these meetings. Team pay is certainly a stressful aspect of practice ownership, but this episode will provide some thoughts and ideas to guide the owner through the process.  Show hosts Bethany Petty and Dr. Reena Kuba discuss the following topics:  What is a salary review? Are salary reviews the same thing as performance reviews? The importance of a full compensation packageRemaining competitive in pay 📣Make sure you check out the HUB!!  Don’t waste time creating resources from the ground up. Let us help! Find documents related to morning huddles, offer letters, performance reviews, treatment acceptance, consent forms, and SO much more!!  Don't forget to check out our social media for more Managing Dental Drama FB Managing Dental Drama IG Connect with the Managing Dental Drama Community! Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign Up Wait! 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!

    48 min

  4. MAR 9

    Real vs. Not Real

    Are you ever stuck in a situation in your practice where you wonder – is this happening elsewhere? Or am I the only one? Bethany gets the opportunity to field “real vs. not-real” questions from her clients all the time. She often helps them decipher if they are truly alone in their struggles or are struggling along with the rest of the dental community. In today’s episode, she tackles four recent scenarios, rumors, and trends that she deems either real or not real. Find some comfort and encouragement today as you navigate how connected your situation is to others.  📣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 more Managing Dental Drama FB Managing Dental Drama IG Connect with the Managing Dental Drama Community! Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign Up Wait! 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!

    22 min

  5. MAR 2

    Patient Retention = A Big Deal

    So what is the big deal with patient retention? Dr. Kuba and Bethany dig into this topic today to discuss why this buzzword is so prominent amongst dentists and consultants alike. Bethany discusses multiple different ways to look at the category of retention and then describes why this number is a litmus test for health in most dental practices. This is definitely an episode you do not want to miss! Want to watch the episode instead?! Check it out here! 👈 March content officially dropped today!! If you want to get through the storms (especially those negative reviews!), then you need to subscribe TODAY! ---> Patreon Subscriber Link 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! ---> Free Webinar Link Don't forget to check out our social media for more Managing Dental Drama FB Managing Dental Drama IG Connect with the Managing Dental Drama Community! Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign Up Wait! 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!

    44 min

  6. FEB 23

    Dentist Arrested??

    It’s all over the news. Impossible to miss, unfortunately. Dr. Kuba and Bethany grab their vomit bags and discuss this news story. This is every practice owner/team’s nightmare…..this kind of national story that brings scathing comments, negative reviews, and a dark cloud of despair, no doubt. Dr. Kuba asks the plaguing question – can dentists truly ever take a break? This is the fear that every practice owner has – you leave town and something catastrophic occurs. Listen to today’s episode as Dr. Kuba and Bethany process this situation.  Want to watch the episode instead?! Check it out here!  📣This is the last week of the February content, so don’t miss it!! We even have abbreviated tips for those of you who are running behind in February. If you want to turn up the love in February, then you need to subscribe TODAY!  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!  Free Webinar Link Patreon Subscriber Link Don't forget to check out our social media for more Managing Dental Drama FB Managing Dental Drama IG Connect with the Managing Dental Drama Community! Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign Up Wait! 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!

    29 min

  7. FEB 16

    Olympic Inspiration

    Are you watching the Olympics? Well, Bethany is. She admits that the only thing on her TV for the last week has been the Olympics. She draws inspiration from these athletes in today’s episode and challenges all listeners to harness the power of the Olympics. She reminds everyone of the importance of being dedicated to the profession of dentistry like the elite athletes are dedicated to their sport. If your are looking for some Monday inspiration, then look no further than today’s episode!  📣February content available!! We even have abbreviated tips for those of you who are running behind in February. If you want to turn up the love in February, then you need to subscribe TODAY!  Morning huddle is critical to success, so check out Bethany’s website AND our hub for some great resources.  https://www.hellobethany.com/about-3  https://www.hellobethany.com/category/all-products?page=2   Don't forget to check out our social media for more Managing Dental Drama FB Managing Dental Drama IG Connect with the Managing Dental Drama Community! Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign Up Wait! 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!

    20 min

  8. FEB 9

    Leadership Fails

    Today, we turn the tables and ask the question…..What if the leaders are failing? It is, no doubt, a question that has nagged at the back of some of our listener’s minds. It is a valid question, albeit uncomfortable, but valid. So, Dr. Kuba and Bethany tackle this topic in today’s episode. What choice does a team member have when their doctor or their manager seems to be the problem? What steps, if any, should they take?  📣February content officially available!! If you want to turn up the love in February, then you need to subscribe TODAY!  More leadership options to come, but check out Bethany’s website AND our hub for some great resources.   https://www.hellobethany.com/about-3  https://www.hellobethany.com/category/all-products?page=2   Don't forget to check out our social media for more Managing Dental Drama FB Managing Dental Drama IG Connect with the Managing Dental Drama Community! Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign Up Wait! 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!

    41 min
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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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  • Creator
    Consultant and Dentist Duo; Practice Problems
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    238
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Managing Dental Drama
  • Show Website
    Managing Dental Drama

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