Women have made progress in business and leadership. But they still face many challenges — especially when running a dental practice. If you are a woman struggling in this space, you are not alone! To help you thrive in work and in life, Kirk Behrendt brings back Allison Lacoursiere, founder of Clear Coaching, to share the secrets that will double your skill set, confidence, and income. To learn how to transform your practice and achieve work-life balance with AI, listen to Episode 842 of The Be...
Jan 29, 2025•37 min•Ep. 842
People want six-packs and Lamborghinis. But those don't lead to a better life! To share the foundation for satisfaction and fulfilment, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Uche Odiatu, one of ACT’s favorite health and wellness gurus, to explain the three pillars of self-improvement for the new year and beyond. To learn how to care for your mind, body, and soul, listen to Episode 841 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Odiatu: Join Dr. Odiatu on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UcheOdiat...
Jan 27, 2025•31 min•Ep. 841
You have ideas of what makes a good leader. But some of those are myths — and they're holding you back! To dispel those myths and help you grow as a leader, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share the truth about great leadership and how to do it right. To learn how your leadership can unleash your team’s true potential, listen to Episode 840 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Adriana: Join Adriana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adriana.bo...
Jan 24, 2025•35 min•Ep. 840
Loyal patients are your greatest assets. Not only are they your best patients — they are your best ambassadors! To help you attract more of these people to your practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, with clear, simple steps to provide the ultimate patient experience. To learn how to increase patient satisfaction, trust, and positive referrals, listen to Episode 839 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Straub: Send Dr. Straub an email: barrett@actdental.co...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 839
Are you always feeling busy, but not being productive? Then it’s time to fix your schedule! To help you have more meaningful and profitable days at work, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share four scheduling hacks that will organize your time. To learn how you can produce more without working more days, listen to Episode 838 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Robyn: Send Robyn an email: robyn@actdental.com Follow Robyn on ACT’s Instagram: https...
Jan 20, 2025•28 min•Ep. 838
If dentistry were a game, it’s checkers and chess. But how do you know when a case is one or the other? To help you win no matter which game you're playing, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share how to distinguish simple from complex cases so you can increase treatment success. Stop playing chess with the rules of checkers! To learn how to master the game you're playing, listen to Episode 837 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. McKee: Send ...
Jan 17, 2025•46 min•Ep. 837
Growth can be exciting. But bigger isn't always better! To explain why you should think twice before adding more chairs, Kirk Behrendt brings back Christina Byrne, ACT’s director of operations, with advice for maximizing the chairs, patients, and time that you already have. Get better, not bigger! To learn the right questions to ask yourself before trying to expand, listen to Episode 836 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Christina: Send Christina an email: christina@actdental.com Send...
Jan 15, 2025•32 min•Ep. 836
What's worth more than a good paycheck? It’s a strong, positive work culture! But what does it take to create one, and how do you know when you have it? To demystify what team members truly want in their work environment, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, with a framework for understanding and creating a great team culture. Paying people more won't solve your problems! To learn how to give your team the best emotional paycheck, listen to Episode 835 of The Be...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 835
Over half of your patients have some form of periodontitis — and they don't even know it! How many are you letting walk out of your doors? It’s time to empower patients by helping them to understand and treat their disease. In this final part of her Master Class, Katrina Sanders, The Dental WINEgenist, shares key tools and resources to help you build confidence in diagnosing, treating, and improving the clinical outcomes of your perio patients. To get patients closer to 100% health, listen to Ep...
Jan 10, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 834
Data shows some disturbing facts. Over 60% of patients don't trust their dentists’ diagnosis! When the disease in question doesn’t hurt patients, it complicates things even further. So, how do you build trust with skeptical patients who are reluctant to get treatment? In this lecture of a two-part Master Class, Katrina Sanders, The Dental WINEgenist, shares how to incorporate innovative tools, products, and thinking to build trust, maximize production, and improve clinical outcomes. To learn how...
Jan 06, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 833
If you don't know where you're going, how do you know how to get there? Having a clear vision is the first step to success. But how do you find time and energy to plan? To give you some motivation, Miranda Beeson and Heather Crockett, two of ACT’s amazing coaches, share a simple framework for crafting your ideal vision for your practice and your life. If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail! To learn how a little bit of planning will skyrocket your success, listen to Episode 832 of The Best P...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 832
Patients don't know what they need — until you show them! Without talking about comprehensive care, they will never know that they want or need it for better overall health. To help you start the conversation with patients, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to explain what it means to be comprehensive, why it’s important, and how it will transform patient care and your practice. To learn how to transition from reactive, single-tooth dentistry to proactive, co...
Jan 01, 2025•47 min•Ep. 831
830: 3 Steps to Elevate Your Patient’s Experience – Heather Crockett People buy things they want — not what they need! So, how do you make patients want your dentistry? One way is with a fantastic patient experience. To help you “wow” your new, existing, and future patients, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with three steps to make your patients feel heard, valued, and understood. To learn how to make your practice the best dental home, listen to Episode ...
Dec 30, 2024•40 min•Ep. 830
829: Why Dentists Need to Create an “Experience Economy” in Their Practice – Debra Engelhardt-Nash People spend thousands on cellphones and handbags. But the same amount for dentistry is “too much money”. How do we change that thinking and get more patients through the door? To help you answer these important questions, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Institute, to share her expert advice for cultivating trust and loyalty through exceptional, memorable exp...
Dec 27, 2024•49 min•Ep. 829
828: KPI Mastery: Driving Dental Practice Success with Data – Dr. Barrett Straub You're told to improve your numbers. But what are you improving, and why? If you're feeling lost and overwhelmed, keep listening! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to reveal nine essential KPIs that will help you better understand your practice and achieve the results you want. Working more is not the solution! To learn how to step off the hamster wheel and into the life of your dreams, listen...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 828
Stress causes headaches. So, let's have less of that in the new year! To help you better manage your brain space, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, with three strategies that will save you and your team precious time and energy. Start fixing your practice with better thinking! To learn how to create a fresh start for 2025, listen to Episode 827 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Miranda: Send Miranda an email: miranda@actdental.com Follow Miranda on...
Dec 23, 2024•46 min•Ep. 827
You have your amazing group of friends and family. But there are things about your profession that they won't understand. So, where do you turn to for advice and wisdom? To help you stay connected, motivated, and inspired, Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to talk about the importance of study clubs for professional and personal growth. If you feel alone, don't stay alone! To learn more about how you can find your people, listen to Episode 826 of The Best Pract...
Dec 20, 2024•31 min•Ep. 826
825: 5 Ways to Reduce Burnout by Empowering Your Team – Heather Crockett You can't run a practice on your own. That's why you have a team! But are you letting them help you run your business? If you think you've got to do it all, keep listening! Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share five steps to help you empower your team members, reduce burnout, and transform your practice. To learn how to trust the people who want to help you, listen to Episode 825...
Dec 18, 2024•38 min•Ep. 825
824: The Top 5 Reasons Why Dentistry is Awesome & Hard – Dr. Erin Elliott A great thing about dentistry is the power of choice. You get to choose when you work, how you work, and who you work with. But it’s not easy in this profession! To help you make it less hard and more awesome, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Erin Elliott, seminar leader from 3D Dentists, to share her advice for navigating the difficult aspects of working with your team and your patients. When you do it right, this career...
Dec 16, 2024•41 min•Ep. 824
823: 3 Essential Roles Every Dentist Must Embrace: Clinician, Entrepreneur, and Leader – Heather Crockett You went to dental school to be a clinician. But to be a successful practice owner, there are two other roles you need to fulfill! To help you enhance your leadership and entrepreneurial skills, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain how to embrace these essential roles and how to balance all three. To learn how this will lead to a more fulfillin...
Dec 13, 2024•37 min•Ep. 823
822: A Great Formula to Reduce Conflict – Dr. Christian Coachman Are you tired of friction in your practice? Do you have frustrated and disappointed patients? There's a formula to fix it, and you can use it beyond your work life! Today, Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, explain their favorite formula, E – R = C and how using it will reduce conflict in all areas of your life. To learn how a few changes can improve life at work and at home, listen to Episod...
Dec 11, 2024•35 min•Ep. 822
821: From Chaos to Control: How Systems Transform Your Practice – Miranda Beeson Do you want to save time, have more energy, and live a better life? For that to happen, you need systems! To help you figure out ways to optimize your practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share some of ACT’s proven strategies that will transform your practice. To learn how to eliminate chaos and save thousands of hours in the future, listen to Episode 821 of The Best Pr...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 821
820: The Secrets to Successful Dental Partnerships: Insights from an Industry Expert – Paul Sletten You want a partner for your practice. But where do you find one, and how do you make it work? To help you choose the right doctor for you and your team, Kirk Behrendt brings back Paul Sletten, founder of the Sletten Group, to share the secrets to a lasting, successful partnership. Life is too short for bad partnerships! To learn how to choose a good partner — and to be a good partner — listen to E...
Dec 06, 2024•44 min•Ep. 820
Do you want a better practice in 2025? If you want more balance and more freedom in the new year, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to reveal the keys to getting what you want out of life through your practice. To set yourself up for success for next year — and every year — listen to Episode 819 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Miranda: Send Miranda an email: miranda@actdental.com Follow Miranda on ACT’s Instagram: https:/...
Dec 04, 2024•55 min•Ep. 819
Sometimes, saying thank you just isn't enough. But gifts aren't always what people want either! So, how do you show gratitude and appreciation to your team? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Michelle Wakeman, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to reveal the five languages of appreciation to help you make your team feel valued at work. To learn the easiest way to improve your culture, increase productivity, and enjoy coming to work, listen to Episode 818 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More...
Dec 02, 2024•26 min•Ep. 818
817: Smiles Not Sighs: 3 Steps to Implementing New Ideas in Your Practice – Courtney Dalton Is your team allergic to change? Do they sigh at every new idea you have? To start changing the way they react, keep listening to this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Courtney Dalton, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share three steps to get your team on board and excited for all of your future plans. To learn the most effective ways to get buy-in every single time, listen to Episode 817 of The Best Pr...
Nov 29, 2024•32 min•Ep. 817
816: The 5 Most Important Questions in 2025 – Dr. Jim McKee If you want to enjoy dentistry, there are five questions you need to answer this year — and every year! To help you sustain a thriving practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share the five most important questions he wished he knew to answer early in his career. To learn how you can set a positive tone for your practice before the new year, listen to Episode 816 of The Best Practices Show! L...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 816
815: The Profitable Practice Paradox: Growing Without More Chairs – Miranda Beeson We’re taught that growth is good. But if you don't grow smart, you could be growing more while making less! To explain this paradox and help you become profitable, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to explain how to increase profitability without adding more chairs, more hours, or more stress. To learn how to make your practice better, not just bigger, listen to Episode 815 of ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 815
814: 1 Move, Infinite Differentiation Power – Heather Crockett You're not just a dentist. There is something unique and special about you and your practice! To help you figure out what that is and why it’s important for a thriving practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share a step-by-step process to discover the things that differentiate your business. To learn how you can set yourself apart, listen to Episode 814 of The Best Practices Show! Learn...
Nov 22, 2024•31 min•Ep. 814
We say it all the time — language matters! Before, during, and after you meet with patients, how you communicate is critical. To help you navigate the art of communication and boost patient engagement, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share 20 of their favorite phrases you can start using today. To learn how to help patients take ownership of their health, listen to Episode 813 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Miranda: Send Miranda an email: m...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 813
