Why I Created the PDTA
I’m a “wet-fingered” pediatric dentist who started my private practice from scratch more than 45 years ago.
Like you, I experienced the daily challenges of hiring, training, leading, and retaining a pediatric dental team while providing exceptional care for children and their families. I know what it’s like to wonder if every team member is communicating consistently, following the same systems, and delivering the experience you want every child and parent to receive.
Over the years, I discovered something that transformed my practice.
The most successful pediatric dental practices weren’t simply staffed with great people—they were built on clear systems, consistent training, strong leadership, and shared expectations. Every team member knew what was expected, how to do it, and why it mattered.
Throughout my career, I built and led pediatric dental teams in my own practice. For the past 14 years, I’ve dedicated my time to helping other pediatric dentists do the same through consulting, speaking, the Pediatric Dental Team Association, and the Atlanta Pediatric Dental Assistant School.
Everything you’ll find in the PDTA is based on real-world experience—not theory. These are the systems, tools, and leadership strategies I’ve developed, refined, and successfully used throughout my career to help pediatric dental practices build confident teams and standardize their practices.
Because I believe pediatric dentists should spend more time leading their practices and less time reinventing systems, retraining employees, and solving the same problems over and over again.
How the PDTA Helps You Develop a More Confident Team and a More Consistent Practice
Every pediatric dentist wants a team that is confident, consistent, and working together toward the same goal.
But that doesn’t happen by accident.
It happens when your team has clear expectations, documented systems, practical training, and the leadership tools needed to succeed.
That’s exactly why the PDTA was created.
Whether you’re hiring your first team member, onboarding an experienced employee, strengthening communication, standardizing your office systems, or developing future leaders, the PDTA provides practical resources designed specifically for pediatric dental practices.
Imagine What Your Practice Could Look Like…
✔️ Every new employee follows a structured onboarding process instead of learning by trial and error.
✔️ Every team member communicates with patients and parents using consistent language.
✔️ Everyone understands your expectations from day one.
✔️ Training no longer depends on who happens to have time that day.
✔️ Your office systems create consistency throughout the practice.
✔️ Team meetings become more productive and focused.
✔️ You spend more time leading your practice—and less time putting out fires.
That’s the difference standardized systems and consistent training can make.
Practical Resources. Real Results.
Everything within the PDTA has been developed from real-world pediatric dental practice experience—not theory.
Each resource is designed to help you:
✔️ Develop confident team members
✔️ Standardize your practice
✔️ Improve communication
✔️ Strengthen leadership
✔️ Create a more efficient office
✔️ Deliver an exceptional experience for every child and parent
What You’ll Find Inside the PDTA
🌱 Develop Your Team
- Onboarding resources
- Training Modules
- Training Charts
- Clinical Skills Assessments
- Practice Playbooks
- Job Descriptions
📋 Standardize Your Practice
- Pediatric Office Systems Library
- Communication Scripts
- Checklists
- Forms
- Office Standards
🌟Lead with Confidence
- Leadership Pearls
- Team Meeting Resources
- Performance Appraisals
- Hiring Resources
- Leadership Development
🎓Continue Learning
- CE Courses
- Webinars
- Newsletters
- Ask the Pediatric Pro
- Practice Growth Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re looking for better onboarding, stronger leadership, standardized systems, or practical resources your team can use every day, the PDTA is here to help.
Join the Pediatric Dental Team Association today and discover how consistent training and proven systems can transform your practice.
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7 Ways to Increase the Profitability of Your Pediatric Dental Practice
You’ll discover how to:
✔️ Strengthen your team
✔️ Improve efficiency
✔️ Increase profitability
✔️ Create exceptional patient and parent experiences
Whether you become a PDTA member today or later, I hope this guide provides practical ideas you can begin using right away.
