We all have a hundred goals we want to achieve. But without strategic planning, setting goals is not enough — especially for your practice! To explain why your goal-setting is falling short and how to make it work, Kirk Behrendt brings in Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, with tools and resources to help you set realistic targets that you can commit to and reach. Don't just dream of achieving your goals — plan how to do it! For tips on making your goals a reality, listen to Episode 789 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

September 25, 2024

Dentistry isn’t a profession—it’s a sport. Think about it: how many hours a week do you spend standing, bending over and working with your hands? Those little movements add up, and over time, dentistry can take its toll on the body. If dentistry is a sport, that means you’re an athlete. Start treating yourself like one!

Kirk Behrendt

September 23, 2024

Do you want to make $1 million a year or more working three days a week or less? To find out how it’s possible, keep listening! Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Paul Etchison, creator and host of the Dental Practice Heroes podcast, to share how he found balance between his work and home life while earning more and stressing less. To learn more about Dr. Etchison’s books, podcast, and strategies to build your dream practice, listen to Episode 788 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

September 23, 2024

Have you ever asked yourself why your patients choose to come to you? They don’t accidentally come to you, so understanding what it is that makes you special in your patients’ eyes is the key to unlocking a brighter future for your practice. Like Kirk says, “You need to separate yourself from the sea of

Courtney Dalton

September 21, 2024

Marketing is all about ads and social media. Right? While those are key elements, there is a lot more to the process. To demystify dental marketing and help you drive growth, Kirk Behrendt brings in Andre Santos, co-founder of Pain-Free Dental Marketing, to share three common mistakes that most dentists make and easy ways to fix them. With a bit of effort, you can attract more of the patients you want! To learn the best strategies to communicate your practice’s brand, listen to Episode 787 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

September 20, 2024

Every practice needs a clinical leader. But being a clinical leader doesn't mean being a clinical dictator. To explain how to be a strong, collaborative leader that sets the best standards of care, Kirk Behrendt brings back Rachel Wall, CEO and founder of Inspired Hygiene, to share her best practices for becoming an effective leader. To learn how to elevate your practice with clinical leadership, listen to Episode 786 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

September 18, 2024

Have you seen Ted Lasso? We coach a dentist who happens to be a HUGE Ted Lasso fan! In the show, Ted makes a banner that simply says, “Believe.” This inspired the Summit Square Dental team to create their very own Believe Box—a place where people can shout out their colleagues for modeling the practice’s core values. The lead dentist collected all those messages and combined them into one big Believe Banner!

Kirk Behrendt

September 16, 2024

If you've never heard Dr. John Kois speak, now is the time! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to talk about an upcoming, once-in-a-lifetime event with Dr. Kois and Dr. Coachman. You will hear two perspectives from two brilliant minds about optimizing clinical outcomes through digital dentistry. To learn more about this collaborative course and how to reserve your seat, listen to Episode 785 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

September 16, 2024

Leadership can often feel like an abstract concept, but the Salt Shaker Theory of Leadership offers a simple, effective way to understand and improve your approach. This theory, popularized by restaurateur Danny Meyer in his book Setting the Table, uses a salt shaker as a metaphor for leadership consistency and correction.

Dr. Barrett Straub

September 16, 2024

Do you wonder why patients decline treatment? Do you wish your team would get things done? Then you need to harness the power of influence! To help you understand the principles behind motivating others, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christopher Phelps, CEO of The Cialdini Institute, to share the seven shortcuts to positively influence those in your practice. To learn how to get more commitment from your patients and your team, listen to Episode 784 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

September 13, 2024