Dentistry can give you the life you want. So, why do you dread going into the office? Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to tell you it’s not the dentistry giving you the Sunday scaries — it’s how you're doing it. To help you overcome burnout and take control over your practice and life, they provide a framework for planning the life you want in and outside of your practice. It’s your life and your practice! To learn how to make it the best it can be, listen to Episode 801 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 23, 2024

If your team members don't endorse you, patients won't want to be there! Doctor endorsement is critical for success. To help your team do it right, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Institute, with her expert advice on hyping up your practice. To learn simple endorsement strategies to communicate your value and build trust, listen to Episode 800 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 21, 2024

Sustainability is a hot topic — and this isn't just another trend! Our planet is in crisis, and we have a responsibility to act. To share what you can do as a dentist to reduce your footprint on Earth, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, along with his friend Dr. Markus Tröltzsch, co-founder of Greenviu. Being environmentally friendly isn't about politics — it’s about leaving this shared home in a much better place. To begin your sustainability journey in your practice, listen to Episode 799 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 18, 2024

You need patients to run your practice. But more isn't always better! To help you understand what makes patients valuable for your business, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to explain annual patient value and the six steps to steadily increase it for a more profitable practice. Sometimes, less is more! To learn more about this magic KPI for growth, listen to Episode 798 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 16, 2024

You tell future patients why they should choose your practice. But how about future team members? Do you offer more than benefits and a paycheck? If not, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings in Alan Twigg, co-owner of Bent Ericksen & Associates, to help you develop your unique employment proposition so you can keep your greatest team members. Put a stop to preventable turnover! To learn the long-term solution for employee retention, listen to Episode 797 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 14, 2024

Who are the most important people in your practice? If you said your patients, listen to this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain why your team comes first — not your patients. Start putting your energy where it matters most! To learn how to take care of your team and transform your practice, listen to Episode 796 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 11, 2024

It’s Sunday night, and you're looking at Monday’s schedule. You see names you don't want to see, and you dread going to work. Wouldn't it be great to see only your favorite patients? It’s possible to do, and this episode teaches you how! Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to help you keep the patients who value your work and pay their bills. To learn the two steps to increase your happiness, listen to Episode 795 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 09, 2024

Rest is a requirement — not a reward! If you don't have a vacation in your schedule, you'll want to after this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain how taking time away from the office can improve your health and well-being. As a bonus, it will also benefit your team! When was your last, true vacation? To learn the best way to plan for your next time off, listen to Episode 794 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 07, 2024

If you're intimidated by centric relation, this is the episode for you! To increase your understanding and appreciation of CR, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to explain what it means, why it’s misunderstood, and how learning more about it will improve your practice. To hear the myths and misconceptions debunked by one of the masters of occlusion, listen to Episode 793 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 04, 2024

For patients, the dental office is a scary place. It doesn't have to be, and to help you design a six-star experience, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share a framework that will help you go above and beyond your patients’ expectations. Make your practice stand out to your favorite kind of people! To learn how to create a memorable experience for current and future patients, listen to Episode 792 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 02, 2024