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Kyle Zak

Kyle Zak

As Chief Operating Officer (COO) for DentalPost, Kyle Zak’s expertise centers on building dental teams that excel, with a focus on increasing practice profitability and delivering exceptional patient care. As DentalPost’s resident “road warrior,” Kyle is a recognized speaker and presence at dental industry events nationwide, partnering with key dental organizations like AADOM to move the industry forward. In addition to his decade of experience in the dental industry, Kyle has over 30 years of experience in financial and managerial operations. He attended The Ohio State University and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Piedmont University.


Blogs by Kyle Zak

hiring interview

EMPLOYERS

Hiring? Avoid Bringing a Toxic Person Into the Workplace

At DentalPost, we frequently hear from job seekers about the less polite and hospitable environments they work in—sometimes “toxic” environments.  In DentalPost’s 2024 Salary Survey, large numbers of respondents said […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted February 15, 2024

emotional intelligence on a dental team

EMPLOYERS

Emotional Intelligence: The Soft Skill For a High-Performing Dental Team

Scaling and root planing? Check.   Periodontal therapy? Check.  Xray expertise. Check.  Emotional Intelligence? Wait, what? For decades, dental hiring managers have sifted through dental candidates based on their hard skills, […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted December 13, 2023

Actions to boost retention

EMPLOYERS

4 Actions to Boost Dental Team Retention and Satisfaction

Is your dental practice experiencing high staff turnover, or have you built a committed team ready to grow together in their dental careers? With over 30% of dental employees looking […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted June 07, 2023

Steps to create positive work environment

EMPLOYERS

5 Steps to Create a Positive Work Environment For Your Dental Front Office Team

Our 2023 DentalPost Salary Survey highlighted that, despite pay increases and improvement in overall job satisfaction, 39% of dental office receptionists and associates will be looking for a new job […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted March 06, 2023

Top Dental Employee Benefits

EMPLOYERS

The Top 4 Benefits For Dental Employees

“Company-sponsored,” “employer-sponsored,” or “employer-provided” – whatever you wish to call them, staff benefits are proving to be more than essential for dental employers looking to attract new hires and retain […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted September 09, 2022

dental hygienist shortage

EMPLOYERS

3 Proactive Ways to Attract and Retain Dental Hygienists

The role of a registered dental hygienist is vital to preventative oral care and promoting patients’ oral health. Despite the value they add, dentists have, in more recent years, struggled to […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted August 22, 2022

dental staff engagement

EMPLOYERS

3 Ways to Grow Dental Staff Engagement

“Fulfilled employees don’t want to leave.” Saurav Atri, Gallup In today’s challenging recruitment landscape, employee fulfillment and well-being should be at the top of the priority list for dental employers […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted June 11, 2022

how-to-leverage-salary-data-to-get-a-higher-starting-dental-salary

JOB SEEKING

How to Leverage Salary Data to Get a Higher Starting Dental Salary

Imagine that you’ve seen a dental job listing that ticks all your work and lifestyle requirements. You’ve already applied, interviewed, and received a formal offer. You feel elated, but there’s […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted April 19, 2022

dental job interview

JOB SEEKING

4 Tips to Discuss Salary During a Dental Job Interview

It’s natural to feel awkward asking or answering salary-related questions during a dental job interview. However, discussing your salary expectations comfortably with a dental hiring manager or practice owner is […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted February 19, 2022

dental front office

EMPLOYERS

9 Expert Dental Office Management Tips to Enhance Your Practice

Plenty of forums and sites offer seemingly magic “dental office management tips” to dental professionals. Here’s the truth: there’s no “secret formula” to running a dental practice. It requires a […]

Kyle Zak
Kyle Zak

Posted June 05, 2018

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