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Dental Guiding Point
To make the business side of dentistry less lonely, less stressful, and more successful — by giving away the practical knowledge, systems, and leadership insights from someone who has been in the trenches, growing from $0 to $21 million a year. The lessons here are real, hard-won, and designed to help dentists thrive — in practice, and in life.
Episodes
7 episodes
How We Increased Collections (Without Hiring More Staff)
What if the fastest way to grow your dental practice isn't hiring more people—but getting more out of the team you already have? Dr. Mark Dill and Toria Plank share the simple game system they use to increase collections, improve office culture...
The Office Manager Episode: What They Should Do, What to Pay, and How to Keep Them
The office manager is the most important hire in your practice — and most dentists have no idea what they should actually be doing. Dr. Mark Dill and Toria Plank break down what a real office manager looks like, how to promote from within, what...
Stop Working IN Your Practice and Start Working ON It
Most dentists know what needs to change — they just can't find the time or energy to do anything about it. Dr. Mark Dill and Toria Plank break down why dentists stay stuck in Groundhog Day, why tiredness is just unwillingness in disguise, and t...
Fire Fast: How to Let Someone Go Without Guilt, Drama, or Legal Headaches
Holding on to the wrong employee too long is one of the most expensive mistakes in dentistry. Dr. Mark Dill and Toria Plank break down exactly when to fire someone, how to do it cleanly, and why protecting your whole team matters more than avoi...
Hire Fast, Fire Fast: The Dental Practice Hiring Playbook
Most dentists are losing great employees before they ever make an offer. Dr. Mark Dill and Toria Plank break down their complete hiring system — where to find candidates, how to spot red flags fast, and why hiring multiple people at once beats ...
What Is Dental Guiding Point? The Podcast Built for Dentists Who Want More
Dr. Mark Dill started with zero patients and two employees in 2008. Today he runs four locations doing up to $80,000 per operatory per month. In this intro episode, he and COO Toria Plank share why they started Dental Guiding Point, who it's fo...
Dental Guiding Point — Official Trailer
Dental Guiding Point launches July 4th, 2026. Hosted by Dr. Mark S. Dill and Toria Plank — a dentist and COO who've spent 17 years building a four-location practice group in Chattanooga from scratch. Real guidance on the business side of dentis...
