In 2024, the podcast market continued to explode in every genre, from true crime to cooking. The dental industry, of course, was no exception.
This year, DrBicuspid.com began to focus heavily on podcasts as a way to educate our listeners ... and dentistry responded. Overall, our listeners grew 741% (no, that is not a typo) from 2023 to 2024, and we can't thank you enough for making "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast" part of your weekly routine.
So what were the most popular podcasts we produced in 2024? Here are the five-most-downloaded episodes. As a note, you will see a theme here, as advice on how to keep your dental team together reigned supreme. Additionally, four of the five top episodes came from a six-part series we did with Dr. Roger P. Levin beginning in April.
As a reminder, you can listen to all DrBicuspid.com podcasts on your favorite podcast platform.
Understanding why staffing shortages are happening in dentistry
In this episode that kicked off a six-part podcast series, Dr. Levin discussed the current state of staffing in dentistry, highlighting the crisis and confusion that dentists and office managers are facing.
The keys to recruiting new dental team members
During our wide-ranging talk, Dr. Levin highlighted the need for job descriptions and updating them regularly. He also discussed the limited pool of available candidates and the importance of considering factors like proximity to the office.
The keys to interviewing and finding the right dental job candidate
Among the topics on this podcast, Dr. Levin recommends conducting a telephone screening before bringing candidates in for a live interview, asking specific questions to assess their qualifications and fit for the practice. He also recommended that practices check references in advance and be prepared to make an offer during the first interview. Dr. Levin concluded the podcast by discussing the importance of having systems in place to train less experienced candidates.
3 ways to create team longevity in your dental practice
Dr. Levin explained that vision is where the practice wants to go, mission is the purpose of the practice, and culture is the behavior and attitude within the practice. He highlighted the importance of having a culture of positivity and creating an environment where team members want to be.
What DSOs are looking for as we wrap up 2024
In this episode, I interviewed Beth Gaddis, editor in chief at Planet DDS, about the main priorities and trends in the dental service organization (DSO) industry. Gaddis is a regular contributor to DrBicuspid.com, with a focus on the DSO market.
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