Hiring, Training and Mentoring Essentials – Self Directed Learning

Overview
Building a high-performing dental team doesn’t happen by chance. It requires a clear strategy for selecting the right people, training them effectively, and providing mentoring that helps them grow and stay engaged. This session provides a framework for practice owners and managers to implement proven systems in recruitment, onboarding, and continuous team development—all delivered in a self-directed learning format so you can progress at your own pace.

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the right hire: Understand the personality, skills, and cultural fit required to bring the best candidate into your practice.
• Streamline recruitment: Learn efficient interviewing, selection, and reference-checking processes that save time and avoid costly mistakes.
• Develop onboarding pathways: Create structured training plans that help new staff integrate quickly and confidently into your systems and culture.
• Apply mentoring frameworks: Use practical mentoring strategies to support growth, build confidence, and retain staff long term.
• Empower self-development: Equip team members with tools for self-learning, accountability, and ongoing performance improvement.