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..
The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt
20h ago
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 ..read more
The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt
3d ago
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:
Send Debra an email: debraengelhardtnash@gmail.com
Follow Debra on Instagram: https://ww ..read more
The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt
4d ago
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:
Send Adriana an email: adriana@actdental.com  ..read more
The Best Practices Show
1w ago
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:
Send Dr. McKee an email: jim@mckeedds.com
Join Dr. McKee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.mckee.104
Register for Dr. McKee’s Advanced Occlusio ..read more
The Best Practices Show
1w ago
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:
Send Robyn an email: robyn@actdental.com
Follow Robyn on ACT’s Instagram ..read more
The Best Practices Show
1w ago
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 Mo ..read more
The Best Practices Show
2w ago
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:
Join Dr. Brindis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marco ..read more
The Best Practices Show
2w ago
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:
Send Dr. Cranham an email: jcranham@mac.com
Join Dr. Cranham on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.c.cranham
Follow Dr ..read more
The Best Practices Show
2w ago
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:
Send Miranda an email: miranda@actdental.c ..read more
The Best Practices Show
3w ago
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:
Send Dr. Hartlieb an email: hartliebdds@dothandson.com
Join Dr. Hartlieb on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dennis ..read more