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Promoted… But Not Prepared: The Leadership Gap in Dentistry

27 April 2026 · 29:02 · Episode 224

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Are we expecting people to lead… without ever teaching them how? In dental practices everywhere, strong team members are promoted into management roles—but without clear systems, protocols, or expectations, they're left to figure it out on their own. The result? Confusion, inconsistency, and leaders who feel stuck, reactive, or overwhelmed. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Dana and Sandy unpack one of the…

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