The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt

796: Annual Review 911: It’s Time for Change – Heather Crockett 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...

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 ste...

794: 3 Reasons Why You Need a Vacation – Ariel Juday 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 v...

793: The Biggest Misconceptions About Centric Relation Every Dentist Needs to Know – Dr. Jim McKee 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 pra...

792: Creating a 6-Star Patient Experience in Your Practice – Adriana Booth 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...

Whether it’s pasta or dentistry, good things take time — and great things take even longer! To help you slow down the way you practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, along with his friend, Dr. Miguel Stanley, founder of Slow Dentistry Global Network, to explain the slow dentistry movement and how it will change dentistry for the better. Faster i...

790: One Word That Creates an Amazing Team – Dr. Marco Brindis The Beatles said it best — love is all you need! But maybe you don't love the people you see four days a week. To explain how that can change, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Marco Brindis, former chairman of the prosthodontics department of Louisiana State University, to share his journey to a better team culture through loving his team...

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 ach...

788: The Story Behind the Dental Heroes Podcast – Dr. Paul Etchison 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 le...

787: 3 Common Dental Marketing Mistakes & How to Fix Them – Andre Santos 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...

786: Why Every Practice Needs a Clinical Leader – Rachel Wall 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...

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 t...

784: Unlocking the Power of Influence in Your Dental Practice – Dr. Christopher Phelps 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...

783: How to Niche Your Practice to Increase Your Production and Get More Time Off – Dr. Haissam Dahan If you're a general dentist, you do a little bit of everything. But there's a way to reduce competition, attract your ideal patients, and work less without doing it all. Having a niche is the best way to grow your practice, and today’s guest shares how to do it. Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Haissam...

782: Synthetic Opioids in Dentistry – Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. We think we know about drugs and the people who use them. But there is so much we get wrong — and it could be harming our patients! To help you prevent harm and improve your prescribing practices, Kirk Behrendt brings back Tom Viola, “Mr. Pharmacology” and founder of Pharmacology Declassified, to share critical information about synthe...

781: What to Say When a New PPO Patient Calls Your Out-Of-Network Office – Dr. Barrett Straub & Dr. Christopher Mazzola A new patient calls your office. They're PPO and ask the dreaded insurance questions. What do you say to bring them in? If you're feeling stuck, keep listening to this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, and Dr. Christopher Mazzola from the Panke...

Too many people have sleep apnea — and too many people go undiagnosed and untreated! There is a way to help these patients, and that is to include dental sleep medicine in your practice. To help you do it effectively, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Mark Murphy, executive director of the International Academy of Sleep, with advice for helping sleep-disordered patients while still being profitable. N...

You're always busy — yet you make no money! Being a referral-based, fee-for-service, and diagnostic practice is the way to fix it, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share how to successfully build this type of practice. Enjoy dentistry while still making money! To learn how, listen to Episode 779 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Dr. McKee: S...

You think you're billing your full fee — but you're not! So, to help you get the pay you deserve, Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain why billing your full fee is crucial, how to train your team members to do it, and ways to not be the limiting factor to collecting your full fee. Stop working one out of every three days for free! To start collecting your...

Objections are a normal part of your practice. They are also opportunities if you change your mindset! To help you reframe objections and see them as gifts, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with advice and strategies so you can overcome the most common objections you hear in your office. Help more of your patients stay in your chair! To learn how, and to hear...

776: How We Created a Great Dentist-Assistant Team – Dr. Charlie Ward & Ale Gonzalez To create the best experience for your patients, you need the best people on your team. To show what that looks like, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Charlie Ward and his amazing assistant, Ale Gonzalez, to share their tips for cultivating a great team relationship. You don't need 20 years to be aligned! To lear...

775: PPO Write-Offs Demystified: Unlock Strategies to Retain More of Your Hard-Earned Money! – Dr. Barrett Straub & Christina Byrne Do you want to trade more time at the office for less energy, less money, and less memories with your family? If you want to stop giving up your time for write-offs, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, and Christina By...

774: Ideal Dentistry and the Importance of Comprehensive Care – Dr. Christian Coachman & Dr. Rick Roblee Dentistry uses modern technology — but the dentistry that's done is not always modern. We are still treating symptoms rather than identifying the cause, and this leads to further problems down the line. There is a better way to help patients, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coac...

773: Consistency is King: Unlock the Hidden Path to More Success - Dr. Kevin Groth Do you ever feel like your life is falling apart? Are you overwhelmed and exhausted every day that you work? There's one habit that can help you fix that! Being consistent is one of the greatest things you can do. To explain how this is the key to a better life, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Kevin Groth, a restorati...

772: Tracking Success: Data Insights for Thriving Dental Practices! – Angela Heathman If you're at the office over 200 days, that's too much time at work! You can be there less and make more money — you just need to understand your data. To offer some insight into the numbers you need to know, Kirk Behrendt brings back Angela Heathman, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with insights into analyzing and...