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Making Numbers Matter

Dental Drill Bits with Sandy Pardue and Dana Salisbury

Release Date: 01/26/2026

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Dental Drill Bits with Sandy Pardue and Dana Salisbury

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Episode Summary

Tracking statistics does not have to feel like micromanagement or extra work. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Pardue Salisbury break down why teams push back on numbers and how leaders can shift compliance into cooperation.

You will learn how the right statistics eliminate micromanaging, create clarity, and help teams feel confident in their roles. Sandy shares real world examples from decades in dentistry, practical ways to assign metrics by position, and where practices should start if statistics have never been consistently tracked.

What You’ll Learn

• Why teams resist statistics when they feel like pressure or blame
• How tracking numbers reduces micromanagement
• Why statistics should align with what each role can control
• The danger of waiting until year end to evaluate performance
• Where to start if your practice feels overwhelmed by numbers
• How statistics support patient care and reduce chaos
• How monthly reviews turn numbers into leadership tools

Episode Sponsors

This episode is sponsored by:

Identity Dental Marketing
Helping dental practices grow through clear messaging, branding, and marketing systems designed specifically for dentistry.

Plan Forward
Providing in house membership plans that improve collections, patient loyalty, and financial predictability.

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