Working with kids — and their parents — can be a nightmare. But it doesn't have to be! In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, ACT shares their Master Class with Dr. Carla Cohn, founder of Lit Smile Academy. She shares her proven techniques and strategies so you can manage the most difficult cases and effectively perform treatment. Start early, and turn difficult patients into easier, lifelong patients! To stop dreading and start enjoying the kids who come to your practice, listen to Episode 885 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

May 09, 2025

Not everyone is the right fit for your practice. But when and how do you let them go? In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to help you see the five signs that it’s time to part ways and how to “free up” their future. To learn how to start enjoying the people around you, listen to Episode 884 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

May 07, 2025

ACT Dental, a leader in coaching and education for private dental practices, is proud of announce its merger with Smile Source, the nation's premier private practice dental network. This merger brings together two purpose-driven organizations with one unifying mission: to preserve, protect, and elevate independent dentistry.

ACT Dental Team

May 05, 2025

How many butts are in your chairs? It’s a simple yet overlooked question. In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down capacity and help you identify if and why your chairs aren't full. Stop operating at a deficit — especially without knowing it! To learn how to get capacity to 95%, listen to Episode 883 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

May 05, 2025

Dentists are precise and logical people, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to falsehoods. In fact, many dentists believe things that simply aren’t true, and these limiting beliefs are holding you back from the practice you’ve dreamt of! You may not realize that you’ve fallen victim to limiting beliefs, but if you feel

Miranda Beeson, MS, BSDH

May 02, 2025

We all want a good lifespan. But what's critical is a good healthspan. In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Dr. Bradley Bale, co-founder of the BaleDoneen Method, shares how dentists can make that happen by implementing their proven methods to prevent cardiovascular events. Help people enjoy life without disease! To learn more about the BaleDoneen Method to prevent and manage chronic diseases, listen to Episode 882 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

May 02, 2025

When you don't have alignment, bad things happen. In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share three hacks to prevent misalignment and burnout from happening in your practice. To learn how to proactively keep your team aligned, listen to Episode 881 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

April 30, 2025

Are you chained to the grind? Do you work hard with little return? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. We know two dentists who felt the same way…until they joined the Best Practices Association. These dentists are Dr. Matt and Sarah Karls. Matt’s father was a dentist with his very own practice. After he retired, Matt and his wife took over the family business.

Kirk Behrendt

April 28, 2025

You feel like you should be producing more. But just doing more isn't the answer! In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down the one basic equation you need to know to produce more while working less. Stop spending 220 days at the office! To learn how to produce more the right way, listen to Episode 880 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

April 28, 2025

This is one of my favorite metrics, but it’s one that often goes overlooked. Your Gross Production Per Day (PPD) is more than just the money you’re making—it’s a powerful tool for planning your future.

Dr. Barrett Straub

April 25, 2025