The 5 Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Successful Dental Practices with Dr. Stephanie Mapp

Description
In this episode of The Independent Dental Practice Podcast, Dr. Sonny Spera sits down with Dr. Stephanie Mapp — a candid, experienced, and insightful voice in dentistry. With over 30 years in the profession, Dr. Mapp shares her journey from student to practice owner, the lessons learned from working in diverse dental settings, and the realities behind building a profitable, ethical, and stress-free practice. She reveals the five key do’s and don’ts every dentist should know, from understanding every job in your office to avoiding toxic team dynamics and financial pitfalls.

Highlights
Dr. Mapp opens up about her early career challenges, her path to ownership, and how she turned hard-earned mistakes into wisdom for the next generation of dentists. She emphasizes financial discipline, leadership accountability, and the importance of learning every role in the practice to maintain independence. Listeners gain practical insights on PPO management, budgeting, team relations, and transitioning to fee-for-service models — all through her transparent, real-world approach.

Personal Passions
Outside of consulting and mentoring dentists through her company Map Your Practice, Dr. Mapp enjoys traveling, family life in Florida with her son and fiancé, and promoting work-life balance in a demanding field. Her authenticity and passion for helping others thrive make her a standout advocate for sustainable, ethical practice ownership.

Podcast Vision
The Independent Dental Practice Podcast, hosted by Dr. Sonny Spera and produced by the Dentistry In General Radio Network, is dedicated to empowering independent practitioners. The show brings together candid voices from across the industry to share their stories, lessons, and strategies for building thriving, patient-centered practices. Each episode aims to educate, inspire, and strengthen the community of dentists choosing autonomy over corporate control.

Takeaways
Success in dentistry depends on mastering both clinical skills and business awareness. Dr. Mapp reminds listeners to understand every aspect of their practice, avoid overextending financially, uphold integrity in patient care, and maintain healthy boundaries with both staff and patients. Above all, she stresses that continuous learning, sound leadership, and self-awareness are the true foundations of long-term success in independent dentistry.

Connect with Dr. Sonny Spera:
📧 independentdentalpractice@gmail.com

Connect with Dr. Mapp
📧 DrMapp@MappYourPractice.com
🌐mappyourpractice.com/
📞(904)610-3603
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