How Personality Types Transform Dental Teams: What Every Dental Leader Needs to Know

Do you find yourself running a dental practice with great clinical skills—but constant team conflict is draining your energy? Are you frustrated when staff nod in meetings, only for nothing to change later? Do you wish people just got it and kept up with your fast pace?

In this episode, we’re getting real about the emotional dynamics inside dental teams and why understanding personality types—especially using tools like the Enneagram—can be the breakthrough you didn’t know you needed. Our guest, Sarah Wallace of Enneagram MBA, helps decode why team communication fails, how leaders unintentionally demotivate great people, and how to tailor your leadership style to actually get buy-in, not burnout.

@06:04 - Why Saying "Yes" Changes Nothing

@10:15 - Direct Talk That Backfires

@19:00 - The Loyal Skeptic

@26:11 - Read Patients, Close More Cases

@34:52 - Ask This, Boost Case Acceptance

@45:59 - When Words Hurt, Not Help

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Who is Dr. Tarun Agarwal?

Dr. Tarun Agarwal, DDS is considered one of the top dentists in the country. He is a recognized speaker, author, and dental leader. He has been featured on CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, and News 14 Carolina. Dr. Agarwal has been awarded '40 under 40' Business Leaders by the Triangle Business Journal.

He is regularly invited to teach other dentists around the world and recently built a training center within the practice dedicated to sharing his expertise.

Most importantly he is a dedicated father of three wonderful children. His biggest accolade was being voted 'Best Dad in the World' by 2 of his 3 kids.