More than ever, labs and practices are going digital. In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, ACT shares one of their latest Master Classes with Dr. Daren Becker, visiting faculty member at the Pankey Institute. He shares some of the key aspects of a digital workflow that will make your dentistry more efficient, precise, and comfortable for patients. Embrace and master these workflows to elevate your practice! To learn how, listen to Episode 900 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

June 13, 2025

To have a thriving dental practice, you need trust. To build trust, there are three key pillars you need. In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share how to cultivate trust with your team and patients through empathy, transparency, and consistency. Trust is the currency of the future! To learn the three steps to create the ultimate dental practice, listen to Episode 899 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

June 11, 2025

In this bonus episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, and Dr. Jeff Osborne, chief dental officer of Smile Source, to make a special announcement. ACT Dental and Smile Source have officially merged! They share the “why” behind it, their vision, and their thoughts on the future of private practice. To be a part of this amazing dental community for a Better Practice, Better Life, listen to Episode 898 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

June 10, 2025

Are your patients just healthy, or are you underdiagnosing treatment? In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to break down diagnostic percentage, why your numbers are low, and ways to start impacting this metric today. To learn how to be proactive in diagnosing care, listen to Episode 897 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

June 09, 2025

Do you ever look at your bank account and wonder where your money is? In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to uncover four of the biggest profit drains that's giving you the Monday blues. Close these four gaps and take control of your practice! To learn how to stress less and have more money left over, listen to Episode 896 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

June 04, 2025

Do you want a more efficient schedule? There's a way to do it by looking at one number. In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to break down production per hour so you can maximize your hours at work with your team. To learn the quickest way to optimize your schedule, listen to Episode 895 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

June 02, 2025

Today, there are many ways to get information. So, how do you get good, accurate data about dental products and technology? In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman, associate professor from UNC, to share his thoughts on the challenges of finding reliable information on the products that will benefit your patients and your practice. To learn how to not be misled about the latest and greatest in dental innovation, listen to Episode 894 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

May 30, 2025

Is your schedule looking a little bit empty? It’s time to take back control! In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to break down the hidden reasons why your schedule isn't full and what you can do to fix it. Full schedules don't happen by accident! To learn the three keys to a consistently full schedule, listen to Episode 893 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

May 28, 2025

Do you want a better practice without the extra hours? You can! In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to break down production per visit and help you stop filling time with single-tooth or no-charge dentistry. To learn how to better utilize appointment times, provide better care for patients, and earn more, listen to Episode 892 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

May 26, 2025

Your hygienists are vital for the success of your practice — and you can help them measure their impact! In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share five KPIs that will help improve efficiency, patient care, and even increase job satisfaction. To learn which metrics your hygienists should track for the health of your patients and practice, listen to Episode 891 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

May 23, 2025