Mentions: Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consultEmail me: DrDYazdan@gmail.comMake more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDMFollow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoachingEpisode Summary:Inside this episode, we break down the unspoken power structures in the operatory, within your team, and in your patient relationships — and how to use this awareness to elevate your entire practice🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode1. The Operatory: The Biggest Unspoken Power DynamicWe explore how the physical setup of the operatory naturally places the dentist in a position of power and how it creates informational, positional, and emotional power — and if we’re not mindful, it can lead to tension, anxiety, or miscommunication.You’ll hear strategies for softening these imbalances, including:•Pausing before speaking•Asking permission•Leveling your body before sharing news•Offering real choices•Explaining procedures simply and collaborativelyYou’ll also hear how, inside SMDP, we teach exam order intentionally to help patients co-diagnose and feel empowered. 2. Team Dynamics: The Power Structures Nobody Talks AboutFormal authority doesn’t tell the whole story.Your team carries its own types of power:•Proximity Power •Tenure Power •Communication Power When leaders ignore or misunderstand these informal power structures, you see:•Hygienists feeling unheard•Assistants feeling devalued•Admins feeling overwhelmed•New hires feeling lostWe discuss how to balance these dynamics by:And I share what I see inside SMDP: when you teach your team to think like you and empower them fully, they step up. They become problem-solvers, not task-doers. 3. Patient Dynamics: Where Power Impacts Trust and Treatment AcceptancePatients may come for your skill, but they stay because they feel safe.We discuss the three areas where power shows up most:1. Diagnosis2. Financial Conversations3. Pain Moments Power isn’t about who’s in charge — it’s about who feels seen, heard, and safe.When you understand and manage power dynamics:•Your team communicates better.•Patients trust you more deeply.•Leadership becomes guiding instead of pushing.•Your practice runs on shared responsibility instead of silent pressure or burnout.Power becomes a tool — not a weight. 🔹 If You Enjoyed This EpisodeIf this episode resonates, share it with another practice owner or leave a review — it helps this message reach the people who really need it.And if you want to go deeper into these concepts or apply them directly inside your practice, I’m always a message away on Instagram:@dryazdan or @dryazdancoaching 🔹 Ready to Transform Your Practice?Join SMDP.If you're ready to close the gap between where you are now and where you want to be — with clearer leadership, a stronger team, and a more empowered practice — book a consult for SMDP.👉 Book your consult: dryazdancoaching.com/consult