Episode 7 - Paying the ARF for your team, Deep Cleans, and Dental Confessions

In Episode 7 of The Horton Hangout Podcast, Laura and Leanna dive into a mix of real-life conversations from the dental world — from perimenopause and hormones to communication mistakes in dentistry and the importance of clear patient education. The episode explores whether practices should pay dental nurses’ GDC retention fees, why the phrase “deep clean” might be one of dentistry’s most misleading terms, and how better communication can transform patient understanding and treatment acceptance. Along the way the conversation takes a few hilarious detours — including mindset, positive thinking, podcast habits, and one unforgettable dental confession. If you work in dentistry, practice management, or treatment coordination, this episode blends practical insight with the kind of honest conversation you only get in the Horton Hangout.   Send in your confessions, questions and watch the podcast here https://www.horton-consulting.com/horton-hangout-podcast/    Horton Consulting website https://www.horton-consulting.com/ About us https://www.horton-consulting.com/abo... Laura’s instagram  https://www.instagram.com/laurahorton1/ Horton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hortonconsulting Horton Consulting YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HortonConsulting Laura Horton Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahorton/ Laura Horton Tik Tok  https://www.tiktok.com/@laurahortonconsult Leanna Best Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanna-best-042376121/ Leanna Best Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leanna_TCO_coach Joe’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joelovettcatalyst