Love Your Practice

Laura Mach
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Dr Laura Mach, DDS, The Life Coach For Busy Dentists, discusses mental and physical well being for business owners, practitioners, parents, spouses and humans. We explore our journey through the mental acrobatics of personal health, relationships, goals and how all these things relate to our thoughts as an individual, a parent, a spouse and a healer.

  1. 03/06/2025

    Transforming Dental Practices with Advanced Hygiene Techniques

    In this engaging episode of 'Love Your Practice,' Dr. Laura Mach, a general dentist and life coach, discusses empowering women dental practice owners to lead with intention and love their work. Dr. Mach introduces a special small group course focusing on inspiring employees and using emotional intelligence in leadership. Additionally, Dr. Mach interviews Tosha Kozloski, RDH; a hygiene consultant who has revolutionized her dental practice by implementing microscopy and ozone therapy. They discuss the profound impact these techniques have on patient care, behavior, and overall practice profitability. Tosha shares her journey into this niche aspect of dentistry and offers insights into improving patient communication and treatment acceptance. Listeners will learn valuable strategies for elevating their hygiene programs, effectively utilizing advanced dental tools, and fostering healthier, happier patient relationships.   05:49 Tosha's Journey into Dental Hygiene 08:29 Implementing Microscopy in Practice 13:37 Training and Communication Strategies 23:01 Medicated Cleaning for Gingivitis and SRP Patients 23:25 The Role of Ozone in Dental Treatments 25:33 Patient Home Care and Immune System Considerations 26:21 Oral Systemic Health and Patient Communication 27:05 The Importance of Visual Aids in Patient Education 27:44 Coordinated Care and Patient Accountability 31:31 Implementing New Tools and Technologies in Practice 33:53 Calibrating Periodontal Protocols and Verbal Skills 37:48 Financial and Health Benefits of Advanced Hygiene Programs   Resources and links mentioned:  Connect with Tosha: IG @tosh.care, www.Tosh.Care, or email Tosha@Tosh.Care Watch Laura's podcasts on YouTube:  Love Your Practice! Laura's email: DrLauraMachDDS@gmail.com Laura's website: LoveYourPractice.net Laura's podcast: Love Your Practice! Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauramachdds/?hl=en   Laura's Facebook pages:    Love Your Practice with Dr. Laura Mach    Love Your Practice     Laura's personal page   To sign up for Dr. Laura's March 21, 2025 class, email her at drlauramachdds@gmail.com. The video mentioned near the end is added to the end of the YouTube version as well as to our website post for this episode. Thank you so much for tuning in to this podcast! I would love it if you would share it with others and leave a review for others to see! ~ Laura   Podcast and promotion produced by ‪@rebeccapaciorekAuthorsAllies‬

    44 min

  2. 02/20/2025

    Loving Yourself: The Foundation for Confident Leadership in Your Dental Practice

    Hey there, it's Dr. Laura Mach, and welcome to this solo episode of the "Love Your Practice" podcast. Today, I want to share some insights with you on how to be an effective leader in your dental practice by regulating your own emotions. The most important factor in being able to lead your team successfully is how you feel about yourself - being calm, confident, and knowing you deserve happiness. I'll discuss how an ancient part of the brain called the amygdala can sometimes overreact to non-dangerous situations in the modern world, leading to unnecessary feelings of defensiveness or panic. I'll walk you through steps to recognize when your "inner Becky" amygdala is activated and strategies to talk yourself down in those moments. The key, I emphasize, is that when you as the leader are calm and curious rather than defensive, it allows your employees to also feel calm and open rather than defensive. This emotional regulation is critical to inspiring your team. I'll also tease an upcoming small group training I'm offering on tactical skills to lead in this way. Whether you struggle with your own emotions as a leader or have challenges getting your team to follow your vision, this episode provides a framework to lead with more confidence and effectiveness. Listen in for my take on mastering your "inner Becky" to create the thriving practice you desire. Let's dive in!   Highlights from this episode: 00:00 Dentistry Leadership Workshop for Women 05:41 Mastering Amygdala: Confidence & Calm 09:11 Panic in Workplace Situations 10:05 Calming Amygdala Reactions: Steps 13:51 Calm, Confident Leadership Benefits Employees 17:36 "Join the 'Love Your Practice' Movement"   Resources and links mentioned:    Watch Laura's podcasts on YouTube:  Love Your Practice! Laura's email: DrLauraMachDDS@gmail.com Laura's website: LoveYourPractice.net Laura's podcast: Love Your Practice! Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauramachdds/?hl=en   Laura's Facebook pages:    Love Your Practice with Dr. Laura Mach    Love Your Practice     Laura's personal page   To sign up for Dr. Laura's March 21, 2025 class, email her at drlauramachdds@gmail.com.   Thank you so much for tuning in to this podcast! I would love it if you would share it with others and leave a review for others to see!   ~ Laura   Podcast and promotion produced by ‪@rebeccapaciorekAuthorsAllies‬

    18 min

  3. 02/15/2025

    The Power of Appreciation: Strategies to Motivate Your Team

    Welcome to the Love Your Practice podcast with Dr. Laura Mach. In today's episode, Dr. Mach has a fascinating conversation with her guest Beth Heilman about leadership strategies for female dental practice owners. Beth Heilman, known as The Burnout Breakthrough Coach for Dental Professionals, spent over two decades in the trenches as a burned-out dental office manager before cracking the code on how to ditch stress, reignite passion, and build a career that doesn't drain the life out of you. Now, as a certified life and health coach and the owner of Dental Life Mastery, she helps dental professionals break free from burnout, overwhelm, and stress in her program where she teaches the 10 skills of mental hygiene. If you feel stuck, exhausted, or like you're running on fumes, Beth's here to hand you the map, the keys, and the fuel to get your life back. With her invaluable experience and insights, Beth coaches dental employees to maximize their career satisfaction. Highlights from this episode: The discussion covers the key things dental employees need to feel fulfilled - being heard, feeling appreciated, and sensing that they are being helpful. Dr. Mach and Beth explore practical ways practice owners can provide this to inspire their teams. They also dive into how to manage your own emotional responses as a leader and owner. This includes acknowledging your primitive "survival brain" responses but consciously choosing a more generous, calm approach. Finally, they address the difficult topic of when it's time to part ways with an employee who is not following leadership despite your best efforts. While daunting, surrounding yourself with support can help navigate this. Stay tuned for an engaging conversation packed with relatable stories and actionable strategies for leading your dental practice team with more ease and success. Later in the episode, Dr. Mach will also be announcing an exciting new offering to help practice owners become exceptional leaders, so don't miss it! Resources and links mentioned:  Watch Laura's podcasts on YouTube: Love Your Practice! Laura's email: DrLauraMachDDS@gmail.com Laura's website: LoveYourPractice.net Laura's podcast: Love Your Practice! Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauramachdds/?hl=en Laura's Facebook pages: Love Your Practice with Dr. Laura Mach Love Your Practice  Laura's personal page   To sign up for Dr. Laura's March 21, 2025 class, email her at drlauramachdds@gmail.com. Beth Heilman's Facebook group: Support for Burned Out, Stressed Out & Overwhelmed Dental Professionals Beth's website. https://www.bethheilmancoaching.com/ Thank you so much for tuning in to this podcast! I would love it if you would share it with others and leave a review for others to see! ~ Laura

    45 min

  4. 11/06/2024

    The Power of Coaching: A Rural Dentist's Path to Personal and Professional Growth

    In today's episode, we have a special guest - Dr. Kaitlin Haag, a general dentist and practice owner from rural Nebraska. Dr. Haag shares her remarkable journey from being a student in the Rural Health Opportunities Program to unexpectedly becoming a 50% owner of a dental practice right out of school. She openly discusses the challenges that came with taking on significant responsibility early in her career, from managing substantial loans to dealing with the departure of senior partners who were expected to provide mentorship. Despite the obstacles, Dr. Haag found ways to keep her work engaging, like expanding into pediatric airway treatment. However, as a young female dentist, Dr. Haag also struggled with feelings of inadequacy, negative self-talk, and the pressure to balance patient care with the business realities of insurance plans. She shares how learning to recognize and challenge her own limiting thought patterns was a turning point, enabling her to recommend ideal care more confidently and find greater satisfaction in her work. Dr. Haag's story highlights the unique pressures faced by women in dentistry and the importance of seeking support rather than struggling in isolation. Her insights on managing self-doubt, communicating with patients, and finding work-life harmony will resonate with many listeners. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation about navigating the challenges and triumphs of building a rewarding dental practice as a woman. Dr. Haag's journey reminds us that who we are is truly enough.   Highlights from this episode: Hurdles Dr. Haag faced Insurance drama and self-doubt Changing her outlook and tackling negative self-talk Leveling up her practice and confidence How coaching helped her personal and work life Words of wisdom for women dentists How Dr. Haag's work helps her patients How self-doubt messed with her work and personal life Turning to a dental-focused professional coach   Resources and links mentioned:  Watch Laura's podcasts on YouTube:  Love Your Practice! Laura's email: DrLauraMachDDS@gmail.com Laura's website: LoveYourPractice.net Laura's podcast: Love Your Practice! Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauramachdds/?hl=en Dr. Haag's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaitlinhaag/   Laura's Facebook pages:    Love Your Practice with Dr. Laura Mach    Love Your Practice     Laura's personal page Podcast and promotion produced by Blue Dot Digital Marketing.   Thank you so much for tuning in to this podcast! I would love it if you would share it with others and leave a review for others to see! ~ Laura

    32 min

  5. 10/16/2024

    Breaking Barriers: Drs. Laura and Erin's Journey as Female Leaders in Dentistry

    Welcome to another episode of Love Your Practice. I'm your host, Dr. Laura Mach. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back a very special guest and dear friend, Dr. Erin Sheffield.  Erin and I go way back, having known each other for nearly 20 years. Our paths first crossed when I started a Yahoo group for pre-dental Mormon women, seeking to connect with like-minded individuals. Erin's leadership skills shone through early on as when she was the President of the Women in Dentistry Club at BYU. Recognizing her potential, I encouraged her to apply to the University of Iowa Dental School, where she thrived with a well-deserved scholarship. Fast forward to today, and Erin has achieved remarkable success in a field where women are significantly underrepresented. As an oral surgeon, she is part of the mere 8% of women in this specialty, making her voice and experiences all the more valuable. In our conversation, we delve into the challenges and barriers faced by women in medicine and dentistry. We explore the stark gender disparities in oral surgery and discuss how a lack of proactive initiatives to recruit and support women may contribute to this imbalance. Erin shares her insights on the societal privileges that can lead to a lack of awareness and initiative in addressing these issues. So join us as we navigate the complexities of being a woman in a male-dominated field, and learn from Erin's inspiring journey.  Highlights from this episode: Setting policies and boundaries Adapting office schedules for better patient/staff outcomes Mindset, gratitude and self-care Delegating and systems Economic impacts on the dental field Gender bias in the medical field and the importance of female representation Resources and links mentioned:  Watch Laura's podcasts on YouTube:  Love Your Practice! Laura's email: DrLauraMachDDS@gmail.com Laura's website: LoveYourPractice.net Laura's podcast: Love Your Practice! Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauramachdds/?hl=en Laura's Facebook pages:    Love Your Practice with Dr. Laura Mach    Love Your Practice     Laura's personal page   Find Dr. Sheffield online: Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/drerinsheffield TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drerinsheffield DM Dr. Shellfield if you're interested in her February retreat. [a luxury wellness retreat for Women Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons] You can also learn more and sign up here to attend. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevate-summit-2025-tickets-1043083108657?aff=oddtdtcreator Thank you so much for tuning in to this podcast! I would love it if you would share it with others and leave a review for others to see! ~ Laura Podcast and promotion produced by Blue Dot Digital Marketing.

    45 min

  6. 09/04/2024

    Spit Happens: How Salivary Testing is Changing Dentistry Forever

    In this podcast episode, I welcome Sarah Mueller, a dental hygienist with a unique career path, now working with Swish Bio on salivary testing. Sarah shares her journey from clinical practice to leadership roles and emphasizes the transformative potential of salivary testing in dentistry. She explains how this testing identifies specific pathogens, allowing for tailored patient care. Our discussion covers the challenges of implementing new technologies in dental practices and the importance of adaptability and strong leadership. Sarah also highlights educational initiatives and onboarding processes for practices interested in adopting salivary testing. Highlights from this episode: Sarah's Unique Journey: From clinical practice to leadership roles and now at Swish Bio, Sarah's career is a testament to the power of adaptability and innovation in dentistry. The Power of Salivary Testing: Discover how salivary testing can revolutionize patient care by identifying specific pathogens and tailoring treatments to individual needs. How It Works: Patients simply swish a solution, spit it into a tube, and send it to the lab. The results, color-coded for easy interpretation, provide a clear picture of oral health. Implementing Change: Learn about the challenges and rewards of integrating new technologies into dental practices. Sarah shares practical tips for making the transition smooth and effective. Leadership and Adaptability: We discuss the importance of strong leadership and emotional maturity in embracing change, and how female practice owners are often leading the charge. Educational Initiatives: Sarah is passionate about educating dental professionals on pathogens and their impact. Stay tuned for her upcoming lectures and resources. Onboarding with Swish Bio: Interested in salivary testing? Swish Bio offers complimentary tests and personalized onboarding to help practices get started. Resources and links mentioned:  Swish Bio https://www.swishbio.com/ Sarah Mueller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-mueller-rdh-068b8810b/ Email:  smueller@swishbio.com Watch Laura's podcasts on YouTube:  Love Your Practice! Laura's email: DrLauraMachDDS@gmail.com Laura's website: LoveYourPractice.net Laura's podcast: Love Your Practice! Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauramachdds/?hl=en Laura's Facebook pages:    Love Your Practice with Dr. Laura Mach    Love Your Practice     Laura's personal page Thank you so much for tuning in to this podcast! I would love it if you would share it with others and leave a review for others to see! ~ Laura   Podcast and promotion produced by Blue Dot Digital Marketing.

    38 min

  7. 08/07/2024

    From Pain to Purpose: How One Dentist Found Joy Beyond the Drill

    In this episode of "Love Your Practice," I interview Dr. Jennifer Stafford, a seasoned dentist specializing in TMJ, orthodontics, and sleep-related issues. Dr. Stafford shares her journey from general dentistry to her current specialties, driven by her personal experiences with migraines. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and mentorship. The episode also delves into the transformative power of coaching, highlighting how it helped Dr. Stafford shift her mindset, overcome feelings of inadequacy, and find greater fulfillment in her work. Our discussion underscores self-acceptance, intentional thinking, and the value of personal growth in professional success. Join us for this discussion of her life-changing journey.  Highlights from this episode: Shifts in self-perception and personal growth in the dental profession. The importance of self-love and recognizing one's worth. Overcoming the fear of mediocrity and embracing new opportunities. Distinction between structural changes in practice and emotional growth. Navigating challenges in dental practice management, including transitioning to a fee-for-service model. The role of coaching in personal and professional development. Encouragement for individuals feeling stuck or unhappy in their careers. The power of choice in shaping one's career and life direction. Continuous learning and mentorship in dentistry. The impact of mindset on professional fulfillment and personal happiness. Resources and links mentioned:  Dr. Stafford is a member of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics To contact Dr. Stafford about her services or her new study club, you can email her at: jstafford@bksdental.com Watch Laura's podcasts on YouTube:  Love Your Practice! Laura's email: DrLauraMachDDS@gmail.com Laura's website: LoveYourPractice.net Laura's podcast: Love Your Practice! Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauramachdds/?hl=en Laura's Facebook pages:    Love Your Practice with Dr. Laura Mach    Love Your Practice     Laura's personal page Thank you so much for tuning in to this podcast! I would love it if you would share it with others and leave a review for others to see! ~ Laura

    38 min

  8. 07/10/2024

    Breaking Barriers: Dr. Cori Morris's Unconventional Path to Dentistry

    In this podcast episode, I chat with Dr. Cori Morris about her unique path to becoming a dentist and her experiences running her own dental practice. Dr. Morris talks about how she made the switch from teaching to dentistry, motivated by a desire to help her husband with humanitarian dental work. Even though she faced some skepticism and challenges along the way, she managed to finish dental school and get her own practice. Dr. Morris opens up about the difficulties of taking over an outdated practice, the need to modernize the space, and how crucial it is to be confident in treatment planning. Her story is all about resilience, dedication, and finding both professional and personal fulfillment.   Highlights from this episode: Dr. Cori Morris's journey to becoming a dentist Her decision to pursue dentistry and the challenges she faced Her motivation to help others and engage in humanitarian work The process of owning and managing a dental practice The acquisition of the practice and the challenges faced The importance of maintaining a balance between personal and professional life Renovation and modernization of the practice space Incorporating modern dental technology for improved workflow Overcoming personal challenges related to discussing costs with patients The impact of coaching on gaining confidence in treatment planning skills     Resources and links mentioned:  Watch Laura's podcasts on YouTube:  Love Your Practice! Laura's email: DrLauraMachDDS@gmail.com Laura's website: LoveYourPractice.net Laura's podcast: Love Your Practice! Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauramachdds/?hl=en   Laura's Facebook pages:    Love Your Practice with Dr. Laura Mach    Love Your Practice     Laura's personal page   Thank you so much for tuning in to this podcast! I would love it if you would share it with others and leave a review for others to see! ~ Laura Podcast and promotion produced by Blue Dot Digital Marketing.

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Dr Laura Mach, DDS, The Life Coach For Busy Dentists, discusses mental and physical well being for business owners, practitioners, parents, spouses and humans. We explore our journey through the mental acrobatics of personal health, relationships, goals and how all these things relate to our thoughts as an individual, a parent, a spouse and a healer.

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  • Creator
    Laura Mach
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Love Your Practice