Reduce Dental Staff Turnover with These Proven Onboarding Tactics | Malika Azargoon | 558

Does your practice lose good people faster than you can hire them?

Effective onboarding could be the missing link transforming costly turnover into a thriving, loyal team. In this episode, we sit down with dental practice consultant Malika Azargoon to break down what truly effective onboarding looks like—why it matters, how to implement it, and the critical details too many practice owners miss.

Malika shares a clear roadmap for getting new hires up to speed while building the kind of supportive culture that keeps staff engaged. Whether you run a pediatric or general dental office, Malika explains why every practice—no matter how experienced the hire—needs a structured process, from first-day “welcome moments” to scheduled feedback check-ins and mentorship. With actionable strategies for automation, personalized touches, and solving high-turnover headaches, this episode arms you with everything you need to boost retention, increase efficiency, and foster a team that sticks around.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why every dental practice—not just larger ones—needs a formal onboarding system
• How effective onboarding reduces costly staff turnover and boosts morale
• The step-by-step framework for integrating new hires in their first 90 days
• Strategies for balancing automation and personalized connections in onboarding
• Red flags to watch for during early employment to address issues before they escalate
• Methods for maintaining onboarding consistency, even during leadership changes
• Best practices for sensitive staffing changes and transparent team communication
• How to use checklists and templates for a seamless onboarding experience
• Tactics for realigning hiring processes with your practice’s core values
• The importance of thorough reference and background checks to prevent future issues

Listen now to discover the onboarding tweaks that could save your dental practice time, money, and talent—starting today!

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Guest: Malika Azargoon

Business Name: Zar Dental Consulting

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Website: zardentalconsulting.com

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‍Website: The Dental Marketer

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