Why Your Dental Team Resists Change and How to Fix It

What if getting your dental team to embrace change did not have to end in pushback, frustration and wasted investment. In this episode Art Wiederman sits down with Emme Sanders RDH, author of Welcome to Work and cofounder of Collaboracon, to break down why dental teams resist change and how to make new systems actually stick. Emme shares lessons from completing the Spartan Trifecta and from years in high volume and cosmetic dentistry to show that any goal is achievable when you train your brain and take intentional baby steps. You will learn how to create a welcoming environment by showing up with a happy heart, how to lead from any position in the practice, and how to involve your team early so they stay committed instead of feeling dictated to. Emme walks through a practical Agree Pact for implementing change, celebrating wins and supporting each other, plus gentle language for course correcting without creating conflict. You will also hear how to unravel toxic dynamics, how to address a single challenging team member with anonymous feedback and direct conversation, how to prevent agree drift with supportive check ins, and how to implement new technology like AI as a tool for patient care without letting it collect dust. If you are navigating rising costs, team tension or stalled systems, this conversation gives you a clear starting point and the exact language to start today. Connect with Emme Sanders! Phone Number 704-517-0009 Collabricon conference website: https://www.collabriconcrew.com/ Learn more about Collaboracon happening November 6 and 7 in Nashville at Collaboracon.com and use code 10 off for your team, and find Emme at https://emmesandersrdh.com/ -------------- 🚀 Stop Leaving Money on the Table! When was the last time you renegotiated your PPO contracts? If it's been years or never, you could be missing out on thousands in revenue. ‪@ppoadvisors‬ helps dental practices negotiate higher reimbursement rates, with clients seeing an average 20% fee increase. They've already helped 2,800+ practices generate $37.3 million in additional revenue. 👉 Ready to find out how much you're leaving behind? Visit https://calendly.com/jstromberg-ppoad... today and request your FREE, risk-free PPO Profit Analysis! -------------- Stop feeling overwhelmed by the numbers. ADCPA ‪@academyofdentalcpas9345‬ member firms specialize exclusively in serving dentists to help you achieve financial success. Gain a strategic partner who understands industry benchmarks and overhead management so you can focus on clinical excellence. Find your expert: Visit https://adcpa.org/ to find a trusted dental CPA near you. Your numbers should work as hard as you do. -------------- Detect what traditional diagnostics miss. ‪@innerview_ai‬ uses FDA-cleared technology to measure internal tooth mobility, helping you identify cracks and loose restorations earlier before they become emergencies. The result is better treatment planning, fewer surprises, and stronger patient trust, all without disrupting your workflow. Book a demo at Innerview.ai and mention Art Wiederman to receive $250 off. -------------- Music License: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ru2Q...