If you're new in the digital space, there's one thing you should know: digital smile design and treatment planning are not the same thing! To explain how they're different and why the confusion is one of his biggest pet peeves, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jeff Rouse from Spear Education with advice for using digital and analog in your treatment planning process. Analog isn't outdated just yet! To learn why the best dentists still use analog, listen to Episode 665 of The Best Practices Show!

Kirk Behrendt

December 08, 2023

It’s not just about tracking any numbers. You have to know which numbers are the best to make a real impact. When you track these 7 KPIs you can make a treatment plan to illuminate your practice health. Learn more in Episode 664 of The Best Practices Show!

Kirk Behrendt

December 06, 2023

In the patient’s mind, dentists are like used car salesmen. They think you’re just trying to sell them something! You know that’s not true. After all, you didn’t go into dentistry to make money. You did it to help people!

Kirk Behrendt

December 04, 2023

Whether you offer clear aligners in your practice or you’ve been thinking about it, Allison LaCoursiere has tips on how to bring them into your practice efficiently, get your patients to overcome cost barriers and how to make it profitable. Learn more in Episode 663 of The Best Practices Show!

Kirk Behrendt

December 04, 2023

For all dentists and leaders, there will come a time when conflict arises, and you have to say the word that’s so difficult for so many of us: “No!” We’ve been conditioned to think that always saying “Yes” is a good thing, and while it’s certainly important, agreeing to everything will cause the dam to burst and

Kirk Behrendt

December 02, 2023

Do you find yourself working harder and harder, but earning less and less? If you're feeling overworked and overwhelmed, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to share their blueprint for working less and earning more. Don't become a statistic — create your dream practice! Listen to Episode 662 of The Best Practices Show to start writing off less and enjoy dentistry more!

Kirk Behrendt

December 01, 2023

Imagine this: your receptionist walks into your office. They say you’ve got a cancellation for today. Finally, you get to take a break! You might even use the extra time to catch up on all the things you’ve been putting off.

Kirk Behrendt

November 27, 2023

Have you faced the dilemma between seeking financial growth and also keeping high clinical quality? It’s something dentists, both seasoned and novice, consider often. Can quality really be scalable? Learn more about these two paths in Episode 660 of The Best Practices Show!

Kirk Behrendt

November 27, 2023

If you want your practice to grow, you need data. But how do you know which numbers to look at? To demystify the data you need, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, and Miranda Beeson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share five data secrets for a thriving practice. Make informed decisions with data, not feelings! To learn which numbers to start tracking and why they matter to your practice, listen to Episode 659 of The Best Practices Show!

Kirk Behrendt

November 24, 2023

Discovering your WHY - why you do what you do - not only helps you build strong connections with others, including your team members and patients, but it also helps you discover and drive your passion. Dr. Gary Sanchez walks us through how to do it and the 9 WHYs so you can start connecting today.To learn how to listen to Episode 658 of The Best Practices Show!

Kirk Behrendt

November 22, 2023