752: 5 Things Nobody is Telling You About Profit in Your Dental Practice – Dr. Barrett Straub If you work more hours, you make more money — except you don't! More dentists are spending more time in the office, only to wonder where their money went. There's a way out of this scenario, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to demystify the five key things to know about profit so you can make educated decisions and gain control of your practice. Stop working harder for less! ...
Jul 01, 2024•44 min•Ep. 752
If you need new patients but don't know how to bring them in, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share five of the best ways he’s learned to attract new, high-quality patients that will stay for the rest of your career. To learn what patients want and how you can provide it, listen to Episode 751 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. McKee: Send Dr. McKee an email: jim@mckeedds.com Join Dr. McKee on Facebook: https://www...
Jun 29, 2024•55 min•Ep. 751
A scanner can do amazing things — if you know how to use it! If you don't, it leads to frustration for you, your patients, and your lab. To help you overcome the barriers and become a master at scanning, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to reveal 15 scanning nightmares that you can learn to identify and avoid. To start improving your scans and have a better relationship with your lab, listen to Episode 750 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More A...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 750
749: When is the Right Time to Take the Right CE? – Dr. Christopher Mazzola Continuing education is critical for your practice. But if you don't take the right ones at the right time, it could be harmful for you and your team! To help you optimize your CE experience, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Christopher Mazzola, a CE provider from the Pankey Institute, to share his insights into when, where, what, and how to take courses that will elevate your practice. To learn how to stop wasting time and m...
Jun 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 749
748: Breaking Millennial Stereotypes in Dentistry – Dr. Sully Sullivan What is slow-moving, parasitic, and dwells in basements? Millennials — depending on who you ask! But the reality, for the most part, is very different. To debunk some common myths and stereotypes and to share his insights into the millennial mindset, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Sully Sullivan, host and creator of the Millennial Dentist Podcast. To hear what this generation has to offer dentistry, listen to Episode 748 of Th...
Jun 21, 2024•42 min•Ep. 748
747: 3 Keys to Maximizing Collections – Ariel Juday Take a handful of money and put it in the trash. Every time you don't collect, that's exactly what you're doing. If you want to keep more of what you earn, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share three keys that will raise your team’s confidence when collecting from your patients. To start collecting what you're worth, listen to Episode 747 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More Abo...
Jun 19, 2024•25 min•Ep. 747
A great practice culture doesn't just happen — it all starts with leadership. But what does it mean to be a strong leader? Who can become one? How do you do it? To answer these questions, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson and Adriana Booth, two of ACT’s amazing coaches, so you can improve your practice culture and enjoy being at work. When leaders get better, practices get better! To become the leader you deserve to be, listen to Episode 746 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Mi...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 746
Your practice may be great. But you can always make it better! To help your business improve and evolve, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to talk about his upcoming DSD Provider course and to share seven steps to move toward ideal dentistry. To learn the best way to give your patients a better experience and better outcome, listen to Episode 745 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Coachman: Join Dr. Coachman on Facebook: https://www....
Jun 14, 2024•45 min•Ep. 745
744: 3 Things for a Better Practice & a Better Life – Anne Duffy In this special episode, the tables are turned once again! Kirk Behrendt is interviewed on The Future of Dentistry, a podcast by Anne Duffy, founder of Dental Entrepreneur Woman. Kirk shares the origins of his Better Practice, Better Life philosophy, his thoughts on dentistry, and three keys to creating a better practice so you can enjoy a better life. To learn more about Kirk, the “why” behind his business, and some secrets to...
Jun 12, 2024•40 min•Ep. 744
743: The Secret to Efficiency: The Checklist – Miranda Beeson & Carlie Einarson What takes a practice from good to great? One secret ingredient is the checklist. To explain how a simple habit can make your life better, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson and Carlie Einarson, two of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share the best practices for creating, maintaining, and implementing checklists in your practice. To learn how to be more efficient in your day, listen to Episode 743 of The Best Pra...
Jun 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 743
Time, health, and people — it’s the trifecta of life. But how do you achieve balance, and where do you begin? To guide you through this lifelong goal, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to share the important lessons he’s learned about managing time, staying physically and mentally healthy, and attracting great people. To learn the secrets to his success, listen to Episode 742 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Coachman: Join Dr. Coac...
Jun 07, 2024•59 min•Ep. 742
741: D.E.W. Dental Entrepreneur Woman & The Story Behind the Movement – Anne Duffy Dentistry has come a long way when it comes to including women. But there is still a long way to go! In the meantime, one woman created a platform to inspire, empower, and connect women in this field. To highlight her success, Kirk Behrendt brings in Anne Duffy, founder of Dental Entrepreneur Woman, to share her journey, insights, and the value of having a community for women. To learn more about DeW, why you ...
Jun 05, 2024•35 min•Ep. 741
740: The Tale of 2 Business Models & Annual Patient Value (APV) – Dr. Barrett Straub There's a reason we don't drive blind. But when you don't know your metrics, that's exactly what you're doing with your business. To help you steer your business more safely and with more clarity, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to explain the importance of annual patient value and how to increase it for a more profitable practice. To learn how to work less and earn more with a highe...
Jun 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 740
In this special episode, Kirk Behrendt brings in Brad Arnett, his friend of 30 years and owner of NX Level Sports Performance, to talk about his journey as a trainer, growing the best athletes, and building NX Level. He also shares his philosophy on success, working hard, and the mindset you need to be your best. To take your thinking to the next level, listen to Episode 739 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Brad: Send Brad an email: nxlevelathletic@gmail.com Join Brad on Facebook: ht...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 739
When you have great chemistry, everything goes better. But seamless interactions don't just happen. You first need to put in some work. To help you lay the foundation for great chemistry between you and your team, Kirk Behrendt brings back Courtney Dalton, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share three keys that will improve efficiency, predictability, and your patients’ experience. To learn the secrets of great chairside chemistry, listen to Episode 738 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More Abou...
May 29, 2024•32 min•Ep. 738
737: 3 Ways to Turn Failure into Success – Heather Crockett What's one thing all successful people do? They fail — a lot! To help you do it right, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share some insight into overcoming and embracing failure. Stop fearing your mistakes and shortcomings. Change your mindset and be excited to fail! To learn the three strategies to succeed from your failures, listen to Episode 737 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About H...
May 27, 2024•26 min•Ep. 737
736: The 5 Stages of My Dentistry Journey – Dr. Christian Coachman Successful people experience adversity — and they learn to embrace it! Today, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design and one of the most successful people in dentistry, to share his inspirational story about overcoming his hardships, the origins of DSD, and his passion and love for this profession. We all struggle at some point in life. But you can get the most out of your suffering! To ...
May 24, 2024•57 min•Ep. 736
735: Unlock the Secrets to a Thriving Dental Practice: Mastering the New Patient Experience! – Miranda Beeson Patients don't love being in the office. So, how do you get them to come in — and to come back? There are two things you can focus on for that to happen, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education and amazing coach, to share those secrets. By mastering the new patient phone call and new patient visit, you will create raving fans who help your practice thriv...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 735
734: Chronic Oral Wounds in Your Dental Practice – Tanya Dunlap Getting patients healthy is your number-one role. But are you focusing on the disease that matters most? It’s time to address the most undiagnosed and untreated condition — gum disease — and now there's an easier way. To help you start the conversation, Kirk Behrendt brings in Tanya Dunlap, vice president of Perio Protect, to showcase Perio Tray, a convenient way to treat, prevent, and manage gum disease. To learn more about Perio T...
May 20, 2024•23 min•Ep. 734
733: Health Habits to Wind Down for Deep Sleep – Dr. Uche Odiatu & Loren King Are you exhausted before the day is done? Do you wish you had more sleep? Better health, a better life — even being a better dental professional — is tied to a more restful night. To help you be your best self at home and the office, Kirk Behrendt brings back one of ACT’s favorite health and wellness gurus, Dr. Uche Odiatu, and Loren King, an international speaker, life coach, and dental hygienist, to reveal a few ...
May 17, 2024•40 min•Ep. 733
732: Empowering the Owner-Associate Synergy – Dr. Sean Bahrami For a practice to be successful, it needs great owner-associate synergy. But how do you find the right owner or associate? To guide both sides through this process, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Sean Bahrami, founder of Dental Wellness Society, to share his strategies for becoming and finding the ideal candidate. To learn the secrets to a successful owner-associate relationship, listen to Episode 732 of The Best Practices Show! Learn M...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 732
731: Turning the Numbers into Dollars: Data Mastery in Your Practice! – Dr. Barrett Straub Do you hate tracking numbers? Are you confused about what to track and why you need to track them? To help you change that, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, with another framework for mastering the key data in your practice. Start making better business decisions with the help of data! To learn which numbers to track and countermeasures to improve your profitability and culture, lis...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 731
Do you feel stressed from running your practice? Are you ready to give up ownership? Before you do, listen to this episode! Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Christian Coachman bring in Dr. Jill Tanzi, president of Alliance of Independent Dentists, to explain the importance of staying independent and to offer solutions for struggling dentists. If you're feeling overwhelmed, help is out there! To learn more about Dr. Tanzi’s organization and how they can support you, listen to Episode 730 of The Best Practic...
May 10, 2024•50 min•Ep. 730
729: The Speaker's Evaluation Chart – Dr. Christian Coachman Whether you're taking a course or giving a course, there's a way to do it efficiently. To help you save time in becoming a better speaker or learner, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to share his framework for identifying great CE and educators, and ways for speakers to improve their craft. To learn how to decide who deserves your time, listen to Episode 729 of The Best Practices Show! ...
May 08, 2024•56 min•Ep. 729
728: How to Fail Hiring an Associate – Bob Spiel Most associateships — 75% of them — are doomed to fail. If you want to be part of the 25%, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Bob Spiel, founder of Dentist Partner Pros, to share his expertise in building successful associate relationships, no matter what stage of your dental career. Are you ready to commit? To learn how not to fail when hiring an associate, listen to Episode 728 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Bob: Se...
May 06, 2024•39 min•Ep. 728
727: 3 Metrics to Measure New Patient Success – Miranda Beeson You want more new patients. But you don't need all of them! You need the right ones coming — and staying — in your practice. To teach you how, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education and amazing coach, with three metrics to help you track the true number of new patients you have and need. New patients are your bread and butter. Get them to return and stay long term! To learn how to attract new patients a...
May 03, 2024•53 min•Ep. 727
726: Mental and Physical Wellness in a Dental World: Balance is Key to Happiness – Dr. Maurice Salama & Dr. Christian Coachman We pursue success to attain happiness. But what we truly need is balance. To teach you what it means to have balance and how to achieve it, Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Christian Coachman bring in Dr. Maurice Salama, scientific director of DentalXP, with his advice for improving and preserving your physical, mental, and emotional well-being throughout your career in dentist...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 726
725: The Long-Term Value of Great Relationships in Dentistry – Dr. Bill Robbins, Dr. Jim Otten, & Dr. Gary DeWood Without a support system, dentistry can be incredibly lonely. What you need are long-term relationships that last your entire career. But where and how do you find people to connect with? To answer that question, Kirk Behrendt brings in three of his favorite people in dentistry, Dr. Bill Robbins, Dr. Jim Otten, and Dr. Gary DeWood, with their wisdom and advice for finding the peo...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 725
Cancellations are a big deal. It lowers morale, profitability, and your overall practice success. So, what can you do to reduce them? Today, Kirk Behrendt and the ACT team share their proven and effective strategies to decrease cancellations and recover lost time. Patients will cancel — it happens. But you can proactively fill your schedule with the right patients and the right tasks. To learn the best ways to handle open time in your day, listen to Episode 724 of The Best Practices Show! Learn ...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 724
Financial independence is your ultimate goal. But it won't happen if you don't plan for it! To help you achieve financial health as early as possible in your career, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share great advice that you didn't hear in dental school. To learn how to make smart investments, be debt-free, and enjoy your life, listen to Episode 723 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. McKee: Send Dr. McKee an email: jim@mckeedds.com Join D...
Apr 24, 2024•40 min•Ep. 723
