"What Top Dental Practice Owners Do Differently Now — And Why the Old Playbook Is Costing You Staff"

What does it really take to grow a dental practice in 2026 — without losing your identity, overwhelming your team, or compromising patient care? In this Thriving Dentist Expert Panel, “What Top Dental Practice Owners Do Differently Now — And Why the Old Playbook Is Costing You Staff,” we bring together experienced dental professionals for a practical conversation on building healthier, stronger, and more sustainable dental practices. This discussion is designed for practice owners, dentists, office managers, and growth-focused dental leaders who want to reduce burnout, improve team performance, attract the right patients, increase case acceptance, and create systems that support long-term growth. In this expert panel, we explore: ✅ Why leadership strategies that worked in 2015 are no longer enough ✅ What today’s top dental practice owners do differently ✅ How to lead through influence instead of control ✅ The real reasons dental teams disengage or leave ✅ How to build a leadership identity that attracts and retains great people ✅ Ways to scale smarter while protecting your practice culture and patient care You’ll also hear practical insights on strengthening practice performance, improving team accountability, protecting your practice identity, and creating a culture where people want to stay and grow. A huge thank you to our featured panelists: 🎤 Tracy Stuart https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-stuart-92a00bb/ 🎤 Sandy Baird https://www.linkedin.com/in/bairdconcepts/ 🎤 Ameena Basile https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameena-basile-05606662/ This was an insightful and practical conversation for every growth-minded dental practice owner and dental leader. 👇 What was your biggest takeaway from the panel? Share it in the comments. Ready to grow your practice further? Book a Marketing Strategy Meeting: https://www.thrivingdentist.com/marketing-strategy-meeting/expanels/ Explore more expert panels and replays: https://www.thrivingdentist.com/expert-panels/ Follow Thriving Dentist: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrivingdentist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriving.dentist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThrivingDentist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thriving-dentist/?viewAsMember=true #ThrivingDentist #DentalLeadership #DentalPracticeGrowth #PracticeGrowth #DentalPracticeManagement #DentalBusiness #PatientAcquisition #CaseAcceptance #DentalMarketing #DentalEntrepreneur #DentalTeam #BurnoutPrevention #LeadershipInDentistry #Dentistry #DentalProfessionals