In this engaging episode of 'Love Your Practice,' Dr. Laura Mach, a general dentist and life coach, discusses empowering women dental practice owners to lead with intention and love their work. Dr. Mach introduces a special small group course focusing on inspiring employees and using emotional intelligence in leadership. Additionally, Dr. Mach interviews Tosha Kozloski, RDH; a hygiene consultant who has revolutionized her dental practice by implementing microscopy and ozone therapy. They discuss...
Mar 06, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 95
Hey there, it's Dr. Laura Mach, and welcome to this solo episode of the "Love Your Practice" podcast. Today, I want to share some insights with you on how to be an effective leader in your dental practice by regulating your own emotions. The most important factor in being able to lead your team successfully is how you feel about yourself - being calm, confident, and knowing you deserve happiness. I'll discuss how an ancient part of the brain called the amygdala can sometimes overreact to non-dan...
Feb 20, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 94
Welcome to the Love Your Practice podcast with Dr. Laura Mach. In today's episode, Dr. Mach has a fascinating conversation with her guest Beth Heilman about leadership strategies for female dental practice owners. Beth Heilman, known as The Burnout Breakthrough Coach for Dental Professionals, spent over two decades in the trenches as a burned-out dental office manager before cracking the code on how to ditch stress, reignite passion, and build a career that doesn't drain the life out of you. Now...
Feb 15, 2025•45 min•Season 5Ep. 93
In today's episode, we have a special guest - Dr. Kaitlin Haag, a general dentist and practice owner from rural Nebraska. Dr. Haag shares her remarkable journey from being a student in the Rural Health Opportunities Program to unexpectedly becoming a 50% owner of a dental practice right out of school. She openly discusses the challenges that came with taking on significant responsibility early in her career, from managing substantial loans to dealing with the departure of senior partners who wer...
Nov 06, 2024•32 min•Ep. 92
Welcome to another episode of Love Your Practice. I'm your host, Dr. Laura Mach. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome back a very special guest and dear friend, Dr. Erin Sheffield. Erin and I go way back, having known each other for nearly 20 years. Our paths first crossed when I started a Yahoo group for pre-dental Mormon women, seeking to connect with like-minded individuals. Erin's leadership skills shone through early on as when she was the President of the Women in Dentistry Club at ...
Oct 16, 2024•45 min•Ep. 91
In this podcast episode, I welcome Sarah Mueller, a dental hygienist with a unique career path, now working with Swish Bio on salivary testing. Sarah shares her journey from clinical practice to leadership roles and emphasizes the transformative potential of salivary testing in dentistry. She explains how this testing identifies specific pathogens, allowing for tailored patient care. Our discussion covers the challenges of implementing new technologies in dental practices and the importance of a...
Sep 04, 2024•38 min•Ep. 90
In this episode of "Love Your Practice," I interview Dr. Jennifer Stafford, a seasoned dentist specializing in TMJ, orthodontics, and sleep-related issues. Dr. Stafford shares her journey from general dentistry to her current specialties, driven by her personal experiences with migraines. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and mentorship. The episode also delves into the transformative power of coaching, highlighting how it helped Dr. Stafford shift her mindset, overcome feelin...
Aug 07, 2024•38 min
In this podcast episode, I chat with Dr. Cori Morris about her unique path to becoming a dentist and her experiences running her own dental practice. Dr. Morris talks about how she made the switch from teaching to dentistry, motivated by a desire to help her husband with humanitarian dental work. Even though she faced some skepticism and challenges along the way, she managed to finish dental school and get her own practice. Dr. Morris opens up about the difficulties of taking over an outdated pr...
Jul 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 88
I'm thrilled to share the latest insights from the Love Your Practice podcast featuring a captivating discussion between myself and Brandi Hooker Evans. In this episode, we explored the essential aspects of elevating oral health care through a patient-focused and teamwork-oriented approach. Brandi and I highlighted the importance of building strong relationships with patients in dental practice and the crucial role of hygienists in understanding and supporting patients' needs. We also delved int...
Jun 05, 2024•52 min•Ep. 87
Are you struggling to make important decisions to move your practice forward? This happens to all of us, and my guest on this episode, Dr. Seema Amin, opens up about her doubts and struggles with making necessary staffing changes in a timely manner. Dr. Amin has practiced dentistry for 26 years, starting in an associateship and then buying her own practice in 2011. She discusses her transition to practice owner and the challenges of moving into the “employer” side of managing the business, makin...
May 01, 2024•41 min•Ep. 86
As female dental practice owners, we love helping others and putting others first. However, we often forget that we also need to set boundaries and take care of ourselves so we can serve our employees and patients in beneficial ways. In this episode, I welcome Dr. Laura Brenner who helps dental practice owners recognize what burnout looks like and make important decisions regarding continuing on their journey as a dental practice owner … or not. As dental practice owners, we often create and car...
Jan 31, 2024•44 min
Is your brain giving you a hard time? Is it telling you something is dangerous that really is not dangerous? If so, know that this happens to the best of us! In this episode, I look at some of my struggles as a dental practice owner of 15 years and discuss how coaching can help all of us who are female dental practice owners. We all have many elements of our work lives that can cause stress. And our brains often feed into that stress and can cause us to spiral into worrying about things that, in...
Jan 10, 2024•18 min•Ep. 84
When you went through dental school, did you have much training in endodontics? If you’re like most of us, you probably didn’t, and my guest today is on a mission to change that! Sonia Chopra, DDS became a board-certified endodontist as a result of her own personal dental experience and healing process. She is a TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, and founder of Ballantyne Endodontics in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this episode, Dr. Chopra shares details of her path to endodontics and passion to...
Nov 01, 2023•42 min
On this special episode of The Fee For Service dental podcast with Dr. Sonny Spera, you will hear an update on what happened in Dr. Mach’s office as a result of going fee for service. Listen now to learn more. Resources and links for Dr. Laura Mach: Link to FFS Episode Watch Laura's podcasts on YouTube: Love Your Practice! Laura’s email: DrLauraMachDDS@gmail.com Laura’s website: LoveYourPractice.net Laura’s podcast: Love Your Practice! Laura’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlauramach Laura’s ...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min
On this special episode of The Fee For Service dental podcast with Dr. Sonny Spera, Drs. Mach and Spera discuss how difficult it is for dentists to mentally face the concept of going fee for service. And, more importantly, what you can do to overcome those blocks. Listen in on this exciting podcast presentation with Dr. Laura being on the guest side of the podcast. Listen now to learn more. Resources and links for Dr. Laura Mach: Link to Episode on FFS Podcast Watch Laura's podcasts on YouTube: ...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min
In this captivating podcast episode, I welcome Dr. Maggie Augustyn, DDS, FICOI, FAAIP, a dental practice owner and inspirational woman. We dive into various topics, including the importance of finding joy in work, overcoming burnout, and learning from Maggie's courageous battle with cancer. Join us as we discuss adapting to changes in both work and life, and how Maggie found her true purpose - helping dental professionals feel understood and less alone. Dive into this engaging conversation to un...
Aug 24, 2023•45 min•Ep. 82
What is your story? Have you clarified your “why” within your brand? My guest on this episode is Joanna Scott, who, together with her husband, manages Studio 8e8: Dentistry’s Story-Driven Marketing Agency based in Columbus, Ohio. Joanna says, “We all have a unique story, and we’re all on a mission to make the world a better place, especially as women.” This episode will help bring clarity to you as a practice owner so you can effectively communicate your story with your patients as you market yo...
Jun 14, 2023•46 min
Do you feel as though your dental practice is not only recognizing but also celebrating diversity? For a closer look at this vital topic, I welcome experienced dental practitioners Karese Laguerre, RDH, and Chris “Love” Williams, RDH, to this episode. Both feel as though diversity is missing from our industry and are organizing an amazing experience for all to learn more about this topic. In this episode, we delve into diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and patient culture. Ka...
Apr 20, 2023•38 min
Are you afraid to break free from insurance contracts and practice dentistry on your own terms? This episode will help you learn how you can face and overcome this fear! One of the amazing people in dentistry is my guest on this episode, dental coach Angela Davis-Sullivan. Angela has over 30 years of experience in the industry, and she coaches dental practices on how to exit their insurance contracts. Are you envisioning your practice without contracts? Angela discusses ways to determine if your...
Mar 23, 2023•51 min
We’re saving the world one dentist at a time! Having success in our business depends not only on revenue but on happiness as well. This week I am pleased to welcome dental practice coach Dr. Rich Madow to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss how the positive feelings we can cultivate in our practices flow through an office and spread to communities and also ultimately to the bottom line in our practices. When we feel happy and our lives feel aligned, this is when the magic can happen in our ...
Mar 08, 2023•48 min
We all communicate each and every day. And how we do that has an amazing impact on our team members and our patients. On this episode, I am pleased to welcome Katherine Eitel Belt, CSP, Founder and CEO of LionSpeak Communications Coaching. Katherine focuses on both team-facing and patient-facing communications. This episode explores the importance of always delivering messages from a place of integrity and from a good emotional space as we recognize that we want the best for ourselves and those ...
Jan 11, 2023•56 min
Are you unhappy as a dentist? If so, you are not alone! Many are unhappy in their practices even though our profession is such a beautiful profession! In this episode, I welcome Dr. David Galler, DMD who has transformed thousands of lives through Invisalign and as the leader and instructor of Reingage, a network of thousands of dentists committed to improving the lives of patients through Invisalign and advanced alignment techniques. We discuss how powerful a smile is, how alignment can change l...
Dec 07, 2022•50 min
What would your life be like if you weren’t afraid to FEEL a “sucky” thing? Ladies, sometimes that’s exactly what we need to do! There are steps we can take to move through hard times, and in this episode, I share how important it is to work to move away from feeling threatened and to recognize and use our power! Emotions are created from what we are thinking in our brains. Sometimes we need to adjust our thinking so we can look at the facts of any situation we are in, recognize what elements we...
Nov 10, 2022•33 min
Managing a dental practice can be so difficult some days. Have you ever felt really bad about something that has happened in your practice? One event can create a cascade of negative feelings! This can happen to anyone, and in this episode, I walk you through how I am processing my thoughts and emotions after the resignation of a key employee. This is a very candid episode for me as I open up and share what I am doing personally - in my mind - to process this significant event within my own prac...
Oct 26, 2022•16 min
Are you feeling burned out, stressed, or overwhelmed from your dental practice? My guest on this episode knows exactly how you feel! Dr. Laura Brenner holds a very unique place in dentistry. She was a dentist for 10 years and, after burning out, left the practice to follow her passions along another path. She is now a career coach, and in this episode, we discuss some common concerns and solutions for those dealing with the challenges and frustrations facing dentists today. Have you ever conside...
Oct 12, 2022•58 min
It is such a pleasure to welcome one of my favorite teachers, Dr. David Clark, to this episode. Dr. Clark is a dentist who has revolutionized how we can treat cracked teeth, going beyond doing crowns. He has created a system of matrices called the Bioclear Method, a new approach to cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Today we discuss practice management and how we present to patients about amazing treatments they actually want, versus just what they need. Friends, you are not going to have to wo...
Aug 17, 2022•46 min
Sometimes we give away our power to others! Do you often feel resentful of your employees, your partners, or even your dental practice?? This episode will empower you to know you can feel how you want to feel: independent of what others may do so you can make the decisions that are best for you. There are four principles that work together to make you feel how you want to feel. This episode will help you examine relationships in your life - including your relationship with your practice - and al...
Aug 03, 2022•43 min
Today’s episode is a follow-up to one I recorded two years ago. While the bulk of the episode is a replay, I explain how what transpired in that episode is finally coming to an end. Have you ever had a decision to make but you just put it off and off for quite some time? And you just can’t make a decision? This “Decision Fatigue” can be exhausting. This episode will help show you the way to fight through this, make a decision and move forward without regrets! We’ve all been there. We have a majo...
Jul 20, 2022•22 min
Fear. This is a powerful emotion! Do you sometimes find yourself fearful of taking certain steps - steps you know are necessary - in the management of your dental practice? Fear can prevent anyone from doing things, but this episode will help you to feel empowerment instead of fear! Employees are leaving dental practices, patients are looking for appointments, the employees who are left behind could also leave if they are pushed the wrong way… There are so many sources of stress in the managemen...
Jun 22, 2022•18 min
It is such a pleasure to welcome back Dr. Ankur Gupta to the podcast for a second time. In this episode, we explore the reality that it is okay to be both a human and a dentist. We all have flaws - nobody is perfect - and that truly is okay. We simply need to build these flaws into our philosophies and change our futures for the better. “In the world of CE, it is not as common to highlight our flaws,” according to Dr. Gupta; and, yet, we all have flaws but must learn to “change the systems aroun...
May 04, 2022•35 min
