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The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt

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Welcome to The Best Practices Show, hosted by Kirk Behrendt, founder of ACT Dental (https://www.actdental.com/) and a leader in dental practice coaching. This podcast is your gateway to discovering the hidden gems and tactics used by the most successful dental practices worldwide. At ACT Dental, we have meticulously curated strategies that have consistently proven effective in elevating dental practices. Our podcast, The Best Practices Show, extends our commitment to sharing this wealth of knowledge. Each episode features interviews with renowned dental professionals and industry leaders who have made significant strides in their practices. They share their experiences, insights, and the challenges they've overcome, offering a unique perspective that you won't find anywhere else. Why should you listen to The Best Practices Show? Whether you're a seasoned dentist, a new practice owner, or somewhere in between, this podcast is tailored to inspire and educate. Our goal is not just to provide you with information but to transform the way you think about and run your dental practice. We delve into topics ranging from advanced clinical techniques and practice management to leadership skills and personal growth. Kirk Behrendt, a respected figure in the dental community, brings his vast experience and infectious enthusiasm to each episode, making complex topics both understandable and engaging. As the CEO of ACT Dental, Kirk has helped countless dental practices thrive by focusing on holistic development - professionally, personally, and within their community. Our commitment to authenticity and practical advice sets The Best Practices Show apart. We don't just talk about theories; we dive into real-life applications you can implement immediately in your practice. Our community-centric approach means we're always listening to our audience and constantly evolving our content to meet your needs. In addition to the invaluable insights from our guests, we also provide access to exclusive resources available through ACT Dental. These resources complement the podcast topics and give you a more comprehensive understanding and practical tools to apply in your practice. By subscribing to The Best Practices Show, you're not just gaining access to a podcast; you're joining a community of like-minded professionals committed to excellence in dentistry. So, are you ready to transform your practice and be the best version of yourself? Join us on this journey, and let's grow together. Hit subscribe and never miss an episode of The Best Practices Show – where we uncover the secrets to the success of the world's best dental practices, one episode at a time. Subscribe to The Best Practices Show on Apple Podcasts Join our community and start your journey towards a more innovative, more successful dental practice today!

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Welcome to The Best Practices Show, hosted by Kirk Behrendt, founder of ACT Dental (https://www.actdental.com/) and a leader in dental practice coaching. This podcast is your gateway to discovering the hidden gems and tactics used by the most successful dental practices worldwide. At ACT Dental, we have meticulously curated strategies that have consistently proven effective in elevating dental practices. Our podcast, The Best Practices Show, extends our commitment to sharing this wealth of knowledge. Each episode features interviews with renowned dental professionals and industry leaders who have made significant strides in their practices. They share their experiences, insights, and the challenges they've overcome, offering a unique perspective that you won't find anywhere else. Why should you listen to The Best Practices Show? Whether you're a seasoned dentist, a new practice owner, or somewhere in between, this podcast is tailored to inspire and educate. Our goal is not just to provide you with information but to transform the way you think about and run your dental practice. We delve into topics ranging from advanced clinical techniques and practice management to leadership skills and personal growth. Kirk Behrendt, a respected figure in the dental community, brings his vast experience and infectious enthusiasm to each episode, making complex topics both understandable and engaging. As the CEO of ACT Dental, Kirk has helped countless dental practices thrive by focusing on holistic development - professionally, personally, and within their community. Our commitment to authenticity and practical advice sets The Best Practices Show apart. We don't just talk about theories; we dive into real-life applications you can implement immediately in your practice. Our community-centric approach means we're always listening to our audience and constantly evolving our content to meet your needs. In addition to the invaluable insights from our guests, we also provide access to exclusive resources available through ACT Dental. These resources complement the podcast topics and give you a more comprehensive understanding and practical tools to apply in your practice. By subscribing to The Best Practices Show, you're not just gaining access to a podcast; you're joining a community of like-minded professionals committed to excellence in dentistry. So, are you ready to transform your practice and be the best version of yourself? Join us on this journey, and let's grow together. Hit subscribe and never miss an episode of The Best Practices Show – where we uncover the secrets to the success of the world's best dental practices, one episode at a time. Subscribe to The Best Practices Show on Apple Podcasts Join our community and start your journey towards a more innovative, more successful dental practice today!

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726: Mental and Physical Wellness in a Dental World: Balance is Key to Happiness – Dr. Maurice Salama & Dr. Christian Coachman

5/1/2024
We pursue success to attain happiness. But what we truly need is balance. To teach you what it means to have balance and how to achieve it, Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Christian Coachman bring in Dr. Maurice Salama, scientific director of DentalXP, with his advice for improving and preserving your physical, mental, and emotional well-being throughout your career in dentistry. Don't trade your health for success! To learn how to prioritize your overall wellness, listen to Episode 726 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Salama & Dr. Coachman: https://www.facebook.com/christiancoachman https://www.instagram.com/chriscoachman https://digitalsmiledesign.com https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-residency-1-on-demand https://www.facebook.com/maurice.salama https://www.instagram.com/mosalama23 https://www.dentalxp.com More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos Main Takeaways: Snippets: 0:00 Introduction. 2:42 Reach for the brass ring. 10:44 The importance of choosing the right mentors. 15:45 Have drive, passion,

Duration:01:12:28

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725: The Long-Term Value of Great Relationships in Dentistry – Dr. Bill Robbins, Dr. Jim Otten, & Dr. Gary DeWood

4/29/2024
725: The Long-Term Value of Great Relationships in Dentistry – Dr. Bill Robbins, Dr. Jim Otten, & Dr. Gary DeWood Without a support system, dentistry can be incredibly lonely. What you need are long-term relationships that last your entire career. But where and how do you find people to connect with? To answer that question, Kirk Behrendt brings in three of his favorite people in dentistry, Dr. Bill Robbins, Dr. Jim Otten, and Dr. Gary DeWood, with their wisdom and advice for finding the people you need in your life. Don't wait for them to come to you — seek them out! To learn about the best places where the best people gather, listen to Episode 725 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Robbins, Dr. Otten, & Dr. DeWood: robbinsdds@aol.com https://www.facebook.com/bill.robbins.79656globaldiagnosisinfo@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/james.otten.71 https://www.instagram.com/jamesottendentalgdewood@speareducation.com https://www.facebook.com/drdewood https://www.instagram.com/garydewood https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-diagnosis-education-third-annual-symposium-tickets-873512919657 https://globaldiagnosiseducation.org/groups/general-membership More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine...

Duration:01:06:35

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724: Unlock the Power of Patient Commitment: Strategies to Drastically Reduce Cancellations – Christina Byrne, Miranda Beeson, & Dr. Barrett Straub

4/26/2024
Cancellations are a big deal. It lowers morale, profitability, and your overall practice success. So, what can you do to reduce them? Today, Kirk Behrendt and the ACT team share their proven and effective strategies to decrease cancellations and recover lost time. Patients will cancel — it happens. But you can proactively fill your schedule with the right patients and the right tasks. To learn the best ways to handle open time in your day, listen to Episode 724 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Christina, Miranda, & Dr. Straub: christina@actdental.commiranda@actdental.combarrett@actdental.com https://www.facebook.com/barrett.d.straubgina@actdental.com More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa

Duration:01:18:43

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723: Financial Freedom VS. Financial Independence – Dr. Jim McKee

4/24/2024
Financial independence is your ultimate goal. But it won't happen if you don't plan for it! To help you achieve financial health as early as possible in your career, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share great advice that you didn't hear in dental school. To learn how to make smart investments, be debt-free, and enjoy your life, listen to Episode 723 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. McKee: jim@mckeedds.com https://www.facebook.com/jim.mckee.104 https://campus.speareducation.com/workshops/advanced-occlusion/details/syllabus https://chicagostudyclub.com More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos Main Takeaways: Snippets: 0:00 Introduction. 1:33 Why this is an important topic. 3:15 Financial freedom and financial independence, explained. 6:12 Why you need financial guidance. 9:20 The 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 concept. 14:21 Learn how to save and spend wisely. 16:35 Invest in quality continuing education. 24:12 Keep your office and personal overhead down. 25:39 Give patients options. 28:36 Dentists who need the money versus ones that don't. 32:36 Final thoughts. Dr. Jim McKee Bio: Dr. Jim McKee is a member of the Spear Resident Faculty. He has maintained a private practice since 1984 in Downers Grove, Illinois, where he treats a wide variety of

Duration:00:39:49

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722: How Airway, Jaw Joints, & Autonomic Nervous System Issues Are Creating Today’s Orthodontic Patients – Dr. Drew McDonald

4/22/2024
Today, orthodontics goes beyond just straight teeth. With better technology and better imaging, we can now include joints and airway for more comprehensive care. To highlight the importance of imaging in the future of orthodontics, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Drew McDonald, instructor from the Chicago Study Club, who explains how it leads to better outcomes, especially for Class II patients. Stop going in blind into orthodontic cases! To learn how imaging drives treatment and what you could be missing without it, listen to Episode 722 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. McDonald: https://www.facebook.com/drew.mcdonald.984 https://www.instagram.com/drdrewmcdonald https://www.orthobymcdonald.com https://chicagostudyclub.comkirk@actdental.com More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a...

Duration:00:45:13

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721: 14 Insights From Designing Smiles With Dr. Michael Apa & Dr. Christian Coachman – Dr. Christian Coachman

4/19/2024
There is more than one way to design the “perfect” smile. Recently, two of the best dentists in the world, Dr. Michael Apa and Dr. Christian Coachman, debated these concepts at the Designing Smiles event in Miami. To share some of his key insights and takeaways, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, who explains how you can achieve great dentistry with digital or analog, and the importance of building a workflow that’s best for you. To hear more about the Designing Smiles event and the debate about great dentistry, listen to Episode 721 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Coachman & Dr. Apa: https://www.facebook.com/christiancoachman https://www.instagram.com/chriscoachman https://digitalsmiledesign.com https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-residency-1-on-demand

Duration:01:26:45

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720: 2 Questions to Know if You Are Doing the Right Thing – Debra Engelhardt-Nash

4/17/2024
How do you know you're doing the right thing for your practice? There's an easy way to answer that, and it’s with two simple questions. To share what they are and how you can apply it to any dilemma you face, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Institute, with her expert advice for creating the best practice culture. Your practice is a Petri dish — so grow the culture you want! To learn how, listen to Episode 720 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Debra: debraengelhardtnash@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/debraengnash https://debraengelhardtnash.com https://www.thenashinstitute.com/upcoming-events/dental-business-school https://www.thenashinstitute.com/upcoming-events/team-communication-skills More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos Main Takeaways: Snippets: 0:00 Introduction. 2:09 Debra’s background. 7:36 Why this is important. 9:46 A dental practice is like a Petri dish. 15:05 Does your team endorse you? 16:36 Meet with your team more. 18:08 Stop tolerating behaviors you don't like. 19:25 The two important questions to ask. 23:15 Is a 30-minute hygiene appointment a good idea? 27:05 Keep updating your systems. 30:24 Verbal skills are...

Duration:00:46:18

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719: The Leadership Blueprint: Elevating Your Dental Practice Culture – Adriana Booth

4/15/2024
719: The Leadership Blueprint: Elevating Your Dental Practice Culture – Adriana Booth Are you feeling miserable in your practice? There's only one way to fix it, and that's by becoming a better leader. To help you achieve this, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with a blueprint for creating a better culture in your practice. If you're unhappy at the place you work, don't stay stuck! To hit the reset button for your practice culture, listen to Episode 719 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Adriana: adriana@actdental.com https://www.facebook.com/adriana.booth https://www.instagram.com/adrimarieb More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos https://www.actdental.com/111 https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-144Traction https://benbellabooks.com/shop/tractionThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team https://www.tablegroup.com/product/dysfunctions Main Takeaways: Snippets: 0:00...

Duration:01:03:19

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718: It’s Time to Rethink TMD – Dr. Jim McKee

4/12/2024
718: It’s Time to Rethink TMD – Dr. Jim McKee Every area of dentistry has evolved — except TMD! It’s time to rethink it, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to dispel the myths and fears around treating TMD patients. Many patients need this treatment — so stop referring them out! To learn about the opportunities that treating TMD can bring to your practice, listen to Episode 718 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. McKee: jim@mckeedds.com https://www.facebook.com/jim.mckee.104 https://campus.speareducation.com/workshops/advanced-occlusion/details/syllabus https://chicagostudyclub.com More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:

Duration:00:44:48

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717: 6 Steps to Leading Great Team Meetings – Robyn Theisen

4/10/2024
717: 6 Steps to Leading Great Team Meetings – Robyn Theisen If you think you don't have time for team meetings — think again. You don't have time not to do them! To highlight the importance of consistent communication, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain why meeting with your team is critical and how to do it in a productive way. Start communicating better so you can function better! To learn how, listen to Episode 717 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Robyn: robyn@actdental.com https://www.instagram.com/actdentalgina@actdental.com More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos Main Takeaways: Snippets: 0:00 Introduction. 1:50 Why team meetings are important. 2:59 Strategically schedule team meetings. 3:44 Why meetings should be done on a weekly basis. 7:50 Have an environment of vulnerability-based trust. 10:14 Proactively mine for conflict. 13:28 Encourage buy-in, not consensus. 16:36 Have a structure for holding people accountable. 19:35 Create a culture of having one another’s backs. 22:18 You don't have time not to do team meetings. 25:42 Final thoughts. Robyn Theisen Bio: Robyn Theisen brings an entire life and legacy of dental experience to the team and every team with which she works as the daughter and sister of dentists. With almost 20 years of experience in dentistry, her roles ranged from practice management to operations at Patterson Dental to coaching teams. Robyn’s passion is empowering teams to realize that they can dramatically impact the lives of the people they serve by implementing skills and systems...

Duration:00:29:35

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716: Increasing Confidence Through Personal Alignment & Self Worth – Allison Lacoursiere

4/8/2024
716: Increasing Confidence Through Personal Alignment & Self-Worth – Allison Lacoursiere Knowing yourself is the best thing you can do in life. It will lead to self-acceptance, self-love, and more confidence — soft skills that are vital to every business owner. To help you discover and increase your self-worth, Kirk Behrendt brings in Allison Lacoursiere, founder of Clear Coaching, to share the four steps to personal alignment and confidence. Value yourself so you can value your practice! If you're ready to become your better self, listen to Episode 716 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Allison: allison@yourclearalignercoach.com https://www.instagram.com/yourclearalignercoach https://www.yourclearalignercoach.com https://www.domoreclearalignercases.com/clearalignerbootcamp More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videosHarvard Business Review https://hbr.org/2024/01/9-trends-that-will-shape-work-in-2024-and-beyond Main Takeaways: Snippets: 0:00 Introduction. 2:04 Allison’s background. 3:55 Why this is an important topic. 6:02 Know yourself and accept yourself. 9:40 Honor yourself. 12:36 How to not repeat mistakes. 13:34 Love your journey. 15:37 The consequences of not honoring yourself. 17:10 Why this concept is difficult for dentists. 21:22 Dealing

Duration:00:35:49

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715: Helping a Patient vs. Making Business Out of a Patient – Dr. Marco Brindis

4/5/2024
You need money to run your business. But your patients should always come first! To help you strike the balance of affordability, profitability, and quality care, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Marco Brindis, chairman of the Prosthodontics Department of Louisiana State University, to share his insight into a successful treatment planning process. Don't be a dentist just for the money! To learn the best ways to help patients while still making money, listen to Episode 715 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Brindis: https://www.facebook.com/marco.brindis.3 https://www.instagram.com/drmarcobrindis More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos Main Takeaways: Snippets: 0:00 Introduction. 2:27 The dilemma between helping patients and making business out of them. 10:39 Patients deserve the best, no matter their age. 13:40 How to talk to patients about their treatment plan. 18:32 Divide your treatment plan into three. 22:56 Don't sacrifice quality for money. 29:46 Final thoughts. Dr. Marco Brindis Bio: Dr. Marco Brindis is the chairman of the Prosthodontics Department of Louisiana State University, where he also maintains an intramural restorative practice devoted to esthetics and implants with an interdisciplinary approach. He earned his DDS from the Universidad Intercontinental in Mexico City in 1998, completed a Preceptorship in Dental Implants at the Universidad Intercontinental in 1999, a Preceptorship in Dental Implants at the Dental School at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2002, and a Surgical Implant Fellowship at the Biotechnology Institute in Vitoria, Spain, in 2003. He earned his Certificate in Prosthodontics at LSU School of Dentistry in the Department of Prosthodontics in 2007, then completed the Esthetic and Occlusion...

Duration:00:34:27

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714: The Latest Trends in Digital Workflows – Dr. John Cranham

4/3/2024
Whether you like it or not, digital dentistry is the future. To help you embrace rather than fear this change, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. John Cranham, co-founder of Cranham Culp Digital Dental, to explain how he is doing the best dentistry of his career at the age of 63. High-level dentistry requires high-level technology! To learn how a digital workflow will improve your dentistry, listen to Episode 714 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Cranham: jcranham@mac.com https://www.facebook.com/john.c.cranham https://www.instagram.com/johnccranhamdds https://www.ccdigitaldental.com More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos Main Takeaways: Snippets: 0:00 Introduction. 2:09 Dr. Cranham’s background. 5:35 The latest trends with digital. 9:45 Are many dentists adopting digital? 12:10 Build a relationship with labs. 16:58 Carve out time for important things. 21:52 Be clear and aligned on vision. 23:18 Potential downsides to digital. 26:51 The future of digital. 30:58 Final thoughts. 33:13 About Cranham Culp Digital Dental and how to get in touch. Dr. John Cranham Bio: Dr. John C. Cranham is a highly respected and renowned dentist in Chesapeake, Virginia. At his state-of-the-art office, he delivers unsurpassed general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative dentistry, including TMJ therapy and dental implant services. He uses his vast experience and expansive knowledge to create healthy,...

Duration:00:38:49

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713: 60 Minute Mastery: Time Efficiency for Hygienists – Miranda Beeson & Michelle Wakeman

4/1/2024
713: 60 Minute Mastery: Time Efficiency for Hygienists – Miranda Beeson & Michelle Wakeman Do your hygienists complain about not having time? Are they constantly behind at every appointment? Don't blame them — blame your systems! To show that 60 minutes IS enough time, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson and Michelle Wakeman, two of ACT’s amazing coaches, with a framework to help you master the hygiene workflow. To learn how to take control of your time, listen to Episode 713 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Miranda and Michelle: miranda@actdental.commichelle@actdental.com https://www.instagram.com/actdentalgina@actdental.com Learn More About ACT Dental: https://www.actdental.com/109 https://www.actdental.com https://www.instagram.com/actdental https://www.youtube.com/actdental https://www.facebook.com/actdental https://www.linkedin.com/company/3137520/admin/feed/posts/ https://twitter.com/actdental More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videosThe Profitable Hygiene Equation

Duration:00:40:21

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712: How Did This All Begin & How Did You Get Here? – Dr. Dennis Hartlieb

3/29/2024
712: How Did This All Begin & How Did You Get Here? – Dr. Dennis Hartlieb In this special crossover episode, the tables are turned! Kirk Behrendt is interviewed on the Dental Online Training Sharecast, a podcast by Dr. Dennis Hartlieb, founder of Dental Online Training. Kirk shares everything from his early years, the origins of ACT Dental, and his thoughts on the current state of dentistry. To learn more about Kirk and hear his great advice on dentistry and life, listen to Episode 712 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Hartlieb: hartliebdds@dothandson.com https://www.facebook.com/DennisHartliebDDS https://www.instagram.com/hartliebdds https://www.dothandson.com/home https://www.dothandson.com/mentorship https://www.dothandson.com/dot-fest https://www.youtube.com/@DentalOnlineTraining https://www.dothandson.com/dot-sharecast More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Episode Resources: Traction https://benbellabooks.com/shop/traction Main Takeaways:

Duration:01:31:03

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711: Why Gross Production is the Worst Metric for Dentists – Dr. Barrett Straub

3/27/2024
711: Why Gross Production is the Worst Metric for Dentists – Dr. Barrett Straub A big part of having a better practice and a better life is understanding your numbers. But if you focus on the wrong ones, it can destroy your business! Gross production is one of the worst metrics for dentists, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to explain why it doesn't tell the whole story of your practice. To learn about the metrics that truly matter and how to use them to plan your best life, listen to Episode 711 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Straub: barrett@actdental.com https://www.facebook.com/barrett.d.straub https://www.instagram.com/actdental More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos

Duration:00:40:51

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710: Mastering the Hand-Off; 1 Move With Big Impact – Michelle Wakeman

3/25/2024
710: Mastering the Hand-Off; 1 Move With Big Impact – Michelle Wakeman Are you ever at the doctor’s office and feel like no one is listening? That could be happening in your own dental practice! One solution is the hand-off, an important element in your practice. Kirk Behrendt brings in Michelle Wakeman, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain what it is and how to do it right so that your patients have a great experience at each visit. To learn the recipe for an excellent hand-off, listen to Episode 710 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Michelle: michelle@actdental.com https://www.instagram.com/actdentalgina@actdental.com More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa

Duration:00:24:30

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709: The Why’s and Y’s of Zirconia – Dr. Shashikant Singhal

3/24/2024
709: The Why’s and Y’s of Zirconia – Dr. Shashikant Singhal How much do you know about zirconia? If zirconia is still a mystery, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Shashikant Singhal, Director of Education & Professional Services at Ivoclar, to explain the different types of zirconia, its properties, and what dentists get wrong when using this material. To improve how you craft your dental masterpiece, listen to Episode 709 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Singhal: https://www.instagram.com/drshashi_singhal https://www.ivoclar.com/en_ushttps://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/academy/about-the-academy More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Main Takeaways: Snippets: 0:00 Introduction. 1:32 Dr. Singhal’s background. 2:22 The background of zirconia. 4:01 The three types of zirconia and GT technology. 9:05 Color, explained. 11:33 Strength and reliability, explained. 14:04 Accuracy, explained. 17:06 The importance of beauty. 18:12 The importance of strength. 20:26 What people get wrong about zirconia. 21:45 The future of zirconia. 23:28 Final thoughts. 24:50 Learn more about Ivoclar and get in touch with Dr. Singhal. Dr. Shashikant Singhal Bio: Dr. Shashikant Singhal, BDS, MS, has diverse work experience spanning over a decade, and has held various positions in different organizations. He started his career as an intern at the College of Dental Sciences in 2008. In 2009, he worked as a graduate assistant at the UAB School of Dentistry, and also served as a supervisor at the UAB School of Public Health. In 2012, he joined the University at Buffalo's School of Dental Medicine as a materials research dentist. From 2012 onwards, he has been associated with Ivoclar NA, where he has held multiple roles including clinical specialist, manager of professional services, and director of professional services. He currently serves as the director of education and professional...

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708: PPO Independence: Turn ‘Do You Take My Insurance?’ Into a Winning Conversation! – Ariel Juday & Christina Byrne

3/22/2024
708: PPO Independence: Turn ‘Do You Take My Insurance?’ Into a Winning Conversation! – Ariel Juday & Christina Byrne Whether you're fee-for-service or PPO, patients will ask the dreaded question, “Do you take my insurance?” If you're struggling to give a great answer, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday and Christina Byrne, two of ACT’s amazing coaches, with tips to improve your communication, verbal skills, and understanding of dental insurance. To learn how to have a winning insurance conversation, listen to Episode 708 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Ariel and Christina: ariel@actdental.comchristina@actdental.comgina@actdental.com https://www.instagram.com/actdental More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Main Takeaways: Snippets: 0:00 Introduction. 1:26 ACT’s To The Top Study Club and BPA. 6:25 Why this is an important topic. 8:23 The patient engagement cycle in a dental office. 10:18 Know the basics of dental insurance. 19:06 Understand the insurance process. 23:15 Don't shoot down patients’ insurance plans. 27:49 Benefits of non-participation. 31:47 How to educate and talk to patients about dental insurance. 38:48 Q&A: If insurance downgrades, can you collect the difference? 40:19 Out-of-network and non-participating provider, explained. 41:00 Pros and cons of being a non-participating provider. 43:49 Q&A: Bill everything to insurance, whether it’s covered or not. 44:51 Reserve time in team meetings to review the basics. 46:26 Key phrases to use: Dental benefits. 47:30 Key phrases to use: Insurance-friendly practice. 52:06 Key phrases to use: Feel, felt,...

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707: Why the Road Ahead for Dentists is Amazing – Dr. Barrett Straub

3/20/2024
707: Why the Road Ahead for Dentists is Amazing – Dr. Barrett Straub If you want a great life as a dentist, you need a great dental practice. To help you take your first steps toward a better life, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to showcase their new membership program, the Best Practices Association. Join today and transform your practice! To earn more, stress less, and start enjoying your days at work, listen to Episode 707 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. Straub: barrett@actdental.com https://www.facebook.com/barrett.d.straub https://www.instagram.com/actdental More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen https://www.actdental.com/bpa https://www.actdental.com/ttt https://www.actdental.com/event https://www.actdental.com/magazine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218 Main Takeaways: Snippets: 0:00 Introduction. 1:26 About ACT’s Best Practices Association. 5:04 Why dentistry is a noble profession. 9:22 The Better Practice, Better Life movement, explained. 15:06 Foster great community with BPA. 18:33 Why dentists are working more and making less. 23:49 Important statistics to know. 26:04 You don't need to be everyone’s dentist. 27:50 Set up the right systems with help from BPA. 29:15 Why you should “own your job”. 32:49 Margin, explained. 35:03 Time is the new rich. 37:27 Improve your life first to impact others’ lives. 42:16 What to expect being a BPA member. Dr. Barrett Straub Bio: Dr. Barrett Straub practices general and sedation dentistry in Port Washington, Wisconsin. He has worked hard to develop his practice into a top-performing, fee-for-service practice that focuses on improving the lives of patients through dentistry. A graduate of Marquette Dental School, Dr. Straub’s advanced training and CE includes work at the Spear Institute, LVI, DOCS, and as a member of the Milwaukee Study Club. He is a past member of the Wisconsin Dental Association Board of Trustees and was awarded the Marquette Dental School 2017 Young Alumnus of the Year. As a former ACT coaching...

Duration:00:54:15