Jan Jaffer on the Importance of Culture and Values When Maintaining a Strong Dental Team
In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Jan Jaffer, CEO of TREC Dental. Join them as they discuss the importance of culture, different approaches to growth, prioritizing patient care, and the future of dentistry.
In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Jan Jaffer, CEO of TREC Dental.
Join them as they discuss:
- The importance of culture
- Different approaches to growth
- Prioritizing patient care
- The future of dentistry
- Work-life balance
- Bonuses
- And more!
Jan Jaffer is the CEO and CVO at TREC Dental, a group of twenty socially conscious, value-based dental clinics in Calgary and the surrounding area. In 2018, TREC Dental partnered with the charity CUPS to operate a free dental clinic in Calgary, providing care to some of Calgary's neediest citizens. Jan is also a lecturer with Straumann Dental and a renowned keynote speaker.
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Episode Highlights:
02:17 - 03:29 - What is TREC?
06:29 - 09:14 - The Drawbacks of Bonuses
22:23 - 24:55 - The Harsh Reality of Turnover
42:18 - 43:56 - The Future of Dentistry
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