Dental Drills Bits

Why do so many dental practices struggle with staffing, accountability, and turnover? According to Sandy Pardue, the issue may not be the team at all — it may be leadership. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Dana and Sandy dive into the uncomfortable but necessary conversations around leadership, onboarding, staff meetings, expectations, accountability, and why many practices unknowingly create the chaos they complain about. From poor onboarding experiences to managers who were never trained to lead, this episode breaks down the habits that quietly damage team culture and drive good employees away. If your practice feels stressed, inconsistent, or stuck in constant staffing frustration, this conversation will challenge you to rethink the systems, structure, and leadership habits shaping your office every day. Key Takeaways: Why leadership problems often disguise themselves as staffing problems The onboarding mistakes that set new employees up to fail How unclear expectations create unnecessary stress in