662: Work Less, Earn More: The Dentist’s Blueprint to a Dream Practice & Life – Dr. Barrett Straub Do you find yourself working harder and harder, but earning less and less? If you're feeling overworked and overwhelmed, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to share their blueprint for working less and earning more. Don't become a statistic — create your dream practice! To start writing off less and enjoying dentistry more, listen to Episode 662 of...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 662
661: 5 Quick and Easy Ways to End the Year Strong - Ariel Juday Looking to ensure you finish the year strong and have a great December? We have the treatment plan for you! Find out how to wrap up 2023 and use this 5 step process well into 2024 too. Learn more in Episode 661 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Subscribe to The Best Practices Show podcast https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen Join ACT’s To The Top Study Club https://www.actdental.com/ttt See ACT’s Live Eve...
Nov 29, 2023•23 min•Ep. 661
660: Is Quality Scalable in Dentistry? - Dr. Christian Coachman & Dr. Tal Morr Have you faced the dilemma between seeking financial growth and also keeping high clinical quality? It’s something dentists, both seasoned and novice, consider often. Can quality really be scalable? Learn more about these two paths in Episode 660 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Subscribe to The Best Practices Show podcast https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen Join ACT’s To The Top Stud...
Nov 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 660
659: 5 Data Secrets to a Thriving Practice – Dr. Barrett Straub & Miranda Beeson If you want your practice to grow, you need data. But how do you know which numbers to look at? To demystify the data you need, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, and Miranda Beeson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share five data secrets for a thriving practice. Make informed decisions with data, not feelings! To learn which numbers to start tracking and why they matter to your practice, li...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 659
658: Better Connections Faster - Dr. Gary Sanchez Discovering your WHY - why you do what you do - not only helps you build strong connections with others including your team members and patients, it helps you discover and drive your passion. Dr. Gary Sanchez walks us through how to do it and the 9 WHYs so you can start connecting today. To learn how, listen to Episode 658 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Subscribe to The Best Practices Show podcast https://the-best-practices-show.c...
Nov 22, 2023•30 min•Ep. 658
657: Empowering the Owner & Associate Synergy - Dr. Christian Coachman & Dr. Sean Bahrami The dynamic between an owner and an associate can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn the 5 qualities to choosing a great associate and how to help them grow within your practice. And understand the 4 step system to onboarding an associate to create successful partnerships. To learn how, listen to Episode 657 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Subscribe to The Best Practices...
Nov 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 657
656: Is Everyone Smiling but You? Level Up Your Life Practice Now – Dr. David Rice If you're not loving your life, listen to this episode — there’s a way to fix it! Today, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. David Rice, founder of IgniteDDS and author of Is Everyone Smiling but You? to share his journey of finding joy in life. Don't stay stuck if you're not happy! To learn how to start making changes today, listen to Episode 656 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Send Dr. Rice a text: (716) ...
Nov 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 656
655: Rethinking the Role of a Dental Hygienist in Today's Day & Age – Katrina Sanders Hygienists are an integral part of the dental practice and want to play a role in the overall success. And the hygienists are on the front line of the patients. Help them feel valued and empowered and watch your practice soar. To learn how, listen to Episode 655 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Subscribe to The Best Practices Show podcast https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen Joi...
Nov 15, 2023•38 min•Ep. 655
654: 3 Ways to Bounce Back From a Negative Review – Miranda Beeson Negative reviews can happen to even the best dentists. But how do you bounce back? Learn from coach Miranda Beeson in 3 simple ways. And get the best practices way to get great reviews too. To learn how, listen to Episode 654 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Subscribe to The Best Practices Show podcast https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen Join ACT’s To The Top Study Club https://www.actdental.com/ttt ...
Nov 13, 2023•42 min•Ep. 654
653: One Dentist’s Journey Through Embezzlement – Dr. Stacey Hall What's one of the most embarrassing things that can happen as a dentist? It’s embezzlement — and no one is immune! So, how do you prevent it from happening in your practice? To share what she learned the hard way, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Stacey Hall from The Dawson Academy with tips to deter embezzlers from stealing your time, money, and energy. Don't think it can't happen to you! For the best practices to protect your office,...
Nov 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 653
7 Proven Steps to Reduce Patient Cancellations Episode #652 with Dr. Barrett Straub Do you deal with cancellations in your practice? If you’re like most dental offices, the answer is yes. Looking for some training on how to help with cancellations and no shows? Let’s set you and your team up for success with these 7 proven steps. To learn how, listen to Episode 652 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Send Dr. Barrett an email Subscribe to The Best Practices Show podcast Join ACT’s To ...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 652
Patient Lifestyle Habits that Sabotage Your Treatment Plans Episode #651 with Dr. Uche Odiatu Dentists are the gatekeepers of wellness and the wave is coming! Implants not taking? Dry sockets persisting? A bad patient can make even the best dentist look bad. Get ready to ask the right questions and build an office culture to bring you and your patients to the best dental and overall health yet. To learn how, listen to Episode 651 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: About Dr. Uche Subs...
Nov 06, 2023•37 min•Ep. 651
650: Why Consensus is Horrible – Adriana Booth You want everyone to agree and get along. But do you really? Agreement won’t solve all your problems, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain why alignment is more important for building a great practice. Consensus should never be your goal! To learn how to get leaders and team members to align, listen to Episode 650 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Send Adriana an email Join Adriana on Fac...
Nov 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 650
The Restorative Diagnostic Practice Episode #649 with Dr. Jim McKee You're always busy — yet you make no money! Being a referral-based, fee-for-service, and diagnostic practice is the way to fix it, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share how to successfully build this type of practice. Enjoy dentistry while still making money! To learn how, listen to Episode 649 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Send Dr. McKee an email Subscribe to The B...
Nov 01, 2023•39 min•Ep. 649
Treating People, Not Patients Episode #648 with Dr. Michael Sonick Are you treating people, or just their teeth? To help you do both, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Michael Sonick, author of Treating People, Not Patients , with ways to be hospitable, present, and empathetic for the people who choose your chair. Improve the way you connect with patients! To learn how to provide the Four Seasons experience in your dental office, listen to Episode 648 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Sen...
Oct 30, 2023•43 min•Ep. 648
How to Say NO! Episode #647 with Robyn Theisen Saying no can be hard — but it’s not as hard as you think! If you have a hard time saying no, don't miss this episode. Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share how to have the conversation in a clear, effective, and non-emotional way. Start saying yes to saying no! To learn how, listen to Episode 647 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Send Robyn an email Follow Robyn on ACT’s Instagram Subscribe to ...
Oct 27, 2023•27 min•Ep. 647
The 1 Key You Need to Get Started on a Better Practice and a Better Life Episode #646 with Heather Crockett If you're feeling stuck and want to change, now is the time to do it. To help you get started, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with the number-one key to making change and progress in any part of your life. It’s time to stop sabotaging your success! To learn how to get out of your own way, listen to Episode 646 of The Best Practices Show! Episode R...
Oct 25, 2023•25 min•Ep. 646
5 Signs You Have a Productive and Profitable Dental Admin Team Episode #645 with Ariel Juday Is your admin team unproductive? Before blaming them, look at the systems you have! To show you what a productive team looks like and how you can achieve it, Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with systems to help you support the backbone of your practice. To create processes and systems that everyone can understand and follow, listen to Episode 645 of The Best Practices...
Oct 23, 2023•46 min•Ep. 645
Oral Wellness to Overall Wellness Episode #644 with Karese Laguerre Just by looking in your patient’s mouth, you can help prevent and treat a myriad of health concerns. Many common issues can even be eliminated, and Kirk Behrendt brings in Karese Laguerre, founder of SPUR Dental Wellness, to explain how myofunctional therapy is the path to overall health and wellness. Help patients breathe, eat, speak, and sleep like never before! To learn how, listen to Episode 644 of The Best Practices Show! E...
Oct 20, 2023•31 min•Ep. 644
The Total Health Dental Practice Episode #643 with Dr. Susan Maples People today are living longer — but lifespan doesn't always equal healthspan. Luckily, there is a way to extend health, and it can be done through dentistry. To share how, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Susan Maples, author of BlabberMouth and Brave Parent , to explain total health dentistry, why it’s important for your practice, and how to implement it effectively. Put health and care back into healthcare! To learn more about the...
Oct 18, 2023•34 min•Ep. 643
The Global Diagnosis Education Symposium Pre-Chat Episode #642 with Dr. Josh Austin, Dr. Bill Robbins, & Dr. Jim Otten Mentorship is lifelong. No matter what stage of your life or career, you will always need one — and study clubs are the best places to find them. To give you a taste of the people you will find, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Josh Austin, Dr. Bill Robbins, and Dr. Jim Otten to share their experiences being involved with the Global Diagnosis Education Symposium and study club....
Oct 16, 2023•33 min•Ep. 642
Mastering Conflict: 2 Paths to Confident Communication Episode #641 with Miranda Beeson Your greatest challenge as a practice owner isn't the dentistry — it’s managing people. To help you overcome the inevitable conflict you will experience, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share two frameworks for addressing challenges between leaders, team members, and patients. Don't let conflict become a crisis! To learn the best ways to resolve conflict in your prac...
Oct 13, 2023•44 min•Ep. 641
How to Properly Read Cone Beam Images Episode #640 with Dr. Dania Tamimi Bones chronicle a person’s life, and imaging helps you to read it. Knowing how to properly read the imaging is critical, and Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Dania Tamimi, lead author of two textbooks, Specialty Imaging: Dental Implants and Specialty Imaging: Temporomandibular Joint and Sleep-Disordered Breathing , to encourage you to use imaging when diagnosing your patients. Imaging is like having a crystal ball! To learn how ...
Oct 11, 2023•36 min•Ep. 640
Correct Oral Rest Posture & Nasal Breathing Episode #639 with Brittny Sciarra-Murphy We all know that mouth-breathing is bad. But do we truly know the importance of nasal breathing? It all starts with myofunctional therapy, and Kirk Behrendt brings in Brittny Sciarra-Murphy, owner of CT Orofacial Myology, to explain what it is and how it will help you re-educate patients on breathing properly through the nose. Stop the negative domino effect! To correct dysfunction early and help change your...
Oct 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 639
4 Reasons People Don't Do What You Tell Them Episode #638 with Katherine Eitel-Belt You've told your team what you want done, and how you want them to do it. You’ve told them a hundred times — and they still don't do it! What do you do now? To give you some insight into why this happens, Kirk Behrendt brings back Katherine Eitel-Belt, founder of LionSpeak, to share four reasons why your team doesn't do what you ask, and what you can do as a leader for them to succeed. It’s easier than you think!...
Oct 06, 2023•40 min•Ep. 638
New Thinking on How to Grow and Keep Great Team Members Episode #637 with Dr. Rebecca Bockow Your practice isn’t just your practice. It also belongs to the people who help you run it. Your team is the most valuable part of your business, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Rebecca Bockow, an instructor from Spear Education, to help make your practice the place they want to be. To learn how you can grow, nurture, and keep an amazing team, listen to Episode 637 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Re...
Oct 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 637
Data-Driven Clarity: 3 Steps to Turn Your Frustration into Informed Action Episode #636 with Heather Crockett Unresolved frustration turns into conflict, and unresolved conflict becomes a crisis. There's only one sure way to avoid catastrophe, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with three steps to turn your frustration into action and keep your practice healthy. Don't let frustration run your practice! To learn how data can prevent and solve needless fr...
Oct 02, 2023•29 min•Ep. 636
What To Do When Leaders Are Out of Alignment Episode #635 with Courtney Dalton Being conflict-free isn't the secret to success — it’s your ability to work through conflict with your leadership team. To help you move past disagreement and misalignment, Kirk Behrendt brings back Courtney Dalton, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with a treatment plan for getting your leaders on the same page. You don't all need to agree, but you do need to align! To learn the steps to start moving forward, listen to E...
Sep 29, 2023•34 min•Ep. 635
Primary Care Dentist: The Changing Role of Dentists in Healthcare Episode #634 with Dr. Steven Carstensen Dentists do more than clean and fix teeth. They are the entry point to healthcare for patients. To help you embrace your role in improving community health, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Steven Carstensen, chief dental editor of Dental Sleep Practice Magazine, with advice for navigating the changing role of dentists in healthcare. Start giving patients the best care possible! To learn how, l...
Sep 27, 2023•31 min•Ep. 634
