Dental Practice Heroes

Written by: Dr. Paul Etchison
  • Summary

  • Where dentists learn how to cut clinical days while increasing profits - without sacrificing patient care, cutting corners, or cranking volume. We teach you how to grow a scalable practice through communication, leadership, and effective management.

    Hosted by Dr. Paul Etchison, author of two books on dental practice management, dental coach, and owner of a $6M collections group practice in the south suburbs of Chicago, we provide actionable advice for practice owners who want to intentionally create more time to enjoy their families, wealth, and deep personal fulfillment.

    If you want to build a scalable practice framework that no longer stresses, drains, or relies on you for every little thing, we will teach you how and share stories of other dentists who have done it!

    © 2025 Dental Practice Heroes
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Episodes
  • Mastering the Cues of Charisma and Confidence
    Mar 12 2025

    Your body language might be sabotaging your case acceptance without you even realizing it. Imagine presenting the perfect treatment plan with flawless explanation—only to have patients hesitate and "think about it." What went wrong?

    The answer lies in the subtle realm of nonverbal communication. Research shows our brains are 12.5 times more likely to believe body language over words, and a staggering 82% of first impressions depend entirely on nonverbal cues. These hidden signals determine whether patients perceive you as trustworthy and competent—or not.

    Drawing from Vanessa Van Edwards' groundbreaking book "Cues," this episode breaks down five powerful techniques to transform your patient interactions. You'll discover the critical link between open hand gestures and trust, learn the "shoulder-to-earlobe rule" for projecting confidence, master the perfect balance of eye contact, practice the engagement-signaling "lower lid flex," and understand the charisma-building "first liker advantage."


    Try incorporating just one new cue per day into your patient interactions and watch as engagement improves. These subtle shifts in body language could be the missing piece in your case acceptance puzzle, helping more patients say "yes" to the treatment they truly need.

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    Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life

    I help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.

    Join the DPH Hero Collective and get the tools, training, and support you need to transform your practice:

    • Team and Doctor Training for every aspect of Practice Management
    • Comprehensive Training: Boost profit, efficiency, and team engagement.
    • Live Q&A Sessions: Get personalized help when you need it most.
    • Supportive Community: Connect with practice owners on the same journey.
    • Editable Systems & Protocols: Standardize your operations effortlessly.

    Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

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    21 mins
  • Big Time Numbers Without Burning Out w/ Spencer Greer
    Mar 10 2025

    The secret to higher production? Better leadership, not just more patients. In this episode, Dr. Spencer Greer shares the biggest lessons he’s learned from scaling multiple practices, optimizing production, and keeping teams motivated—even when you're leading remotely. He reflects on the mistakes he made, what he’d do differently, and how partnering with a DSO has helped him step back from ownership stress and focus on a new chapter in his career. Learn what you can do to increase production and become a better leader!

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    • How sales skills translate to dentistry
    • Balancing leadership between multiple practices
    • Why your team isn’t motivated (and how to fix it)
    • Common mistakes in remote practice management
    • Transitioning to DSO partnership and work-life balance
    • The power of coaching and professional investment


    Find out how you can work with Dr. Spencer Greer at Big Time Dental Producers!

    Text us your feedback! (please note: we cannot respond through this channel))

    Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life

    I help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.

    Join the DPH Hero Collective and get the tools, training, and support you need to transform your practice:

    • Team and Doctor Training for every aspect of Practice Management
    • Comprehensive Training: Boost profit, efficiency, and team engagement.
    • Live Q&A Sessions: Get personalized help when you need it most.
    • Supportive Community: Connect with practice owners on the same journey.
    • Editable Systems & Protocols: Standardize your operations effortlessly.

    Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

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    34 mins
  • Show, Don't Tell: Communicating Intentionally
    Mar 5 2025

    This episode delves into the vital role of visual aids in enhancing patient understanding and acceptance in dental practices. We explore various methods and strategies that allow dental professionals to effectively communicate treatment options, ensuring clarity and confidence in patient decisions.

    • Discussing the cognitive advantages of visual aids in patient care
    • Sharing creative techniques for using visual aids in the office
    • Exploring the positive impact of visual aids on patient engagement and trust
    • Offering insights into common pitfalls of verbal communication
    • Challenging listeners to create customized visual tools for their practices

    Create visual aids for better patient understanding and watch your acceptance rates soar!


    Text us your feedback! (please note: we cannot respond through this channel))

    Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life

    I help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams.

    Join the DPH Hero Collective and get the tools, training, and support you need to transform your practice:

    • Team and Doctor Training for every aspect of Practice Management
    • Comprehensive Training: Boost profit, efficiency, and team engagement.
    • Live Q&A Sessions: Get personalized help when you need it most.
    • Supportive Community: Connect with practice owners on the same journey.
    • Editable Systems & Protocols: Standardize your operations effortlessly.

    Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

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    18 mins

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