This week, Dr. Grace Yum sits down with Dr. Susan Patel, a general dentist and longtime Heartland Dental supported doctor, to discuss leadership, work-life balance, team culture, and building a practice that supports your life rather than consumes it. Episode 367 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms or listen now by clicking the player above!
Episode Highlights:
- How practice support and systems can help create a healthier work-life balance
- The importance of strong leadership, communication, and accountability within your team
- How motherhood can shape your leadership style and business decisions
- Why focusing on patient care and team culture can lead to stronger practice performance
- Building systems, understanding your numbers, and knowing when your practice is ready to grow
Meet this week’s guest:
Susan Patel, DDS, is a seasoned dental professional with a clinical career that spans comprehensive care – including Invisalign, implants, and IV sedation – and innovation. She currently practices at Dental Group of Bourbonnais in Bourbonnais, Illinois, where she has been a Heartland Dental supported doctor for more than 20 years.
Dr. Patel earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Creighton University and holds a Bachelor of Science from Loyola University.
Outside of dentistry, she enjoys spending time with her two children, as well as traveling, dining, and attending sporting events.
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