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868: Metric Mondays: Understanding Overhead Percentage: The Silent Profit Killer – Dr. Barrett Straub

Something is quietly killing your profit — and it’s not what you think! In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down one of the most misunderstood numbers in dentistry. They explain the myths of overhead percentage, what a healthy overhead percentage looks like, and ways for you to lower it if it’s too high. To better understand where your money is going, listen to Episode 868 of The Best Practices Show!

867: From Artist to Technician: Unlocking the Power of Whole-Brain Dentistry – Dr. Charlie Ward & Joshua Polansky

Are you a dentist who is an artist, scientist, or maybe even a therapist? In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Charlie Ward, visiting faculty member from The Pankey Institute, and Joshua Polansky, owner of Niche Dental Studio, to share how success in dentistry requires both hemispheres of your brain. Dentistry isn't just fixing teeth! To learn why both sides matter and how to develop the different skill sets you need, listen to Episode 867 of The Best Practices Show!

866: Hourly vs. Salary: The Legal Do’s and Don’ts Every Dentist Must Know – Alan Twigg

Should you pay your team hourly or salary? Before you decide, there are some important things to know and consider! In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings in Alan Twigg, co-owner of Bent Ericksen & Associates, to demystify the key differences and explain the most surprising misconceptions of paying a salary. To find out which one is right for your practice, listen to Episode 866 of The Best Practices Show!

865: Metric Mondays: How Many Days Do You Work for Free? – Dr. Barrett Straub

How many days do you work for free? You're probably thinking, “I don't!” But you may be shocked after doing the math. In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down a new important KPI: days worked for free. They explain why it happens, how to calculate this number, and what you can do after knowing the data. Stop working too many days for too little money! To learn how, listen to Episode 865 of The Best Practices Show!

864: Why Your Patients Are in Perio Purgatory – Rachel Wall

Your patients aren't truly healthy, but they're also not losing teeth. This “gray area” is keeping them in perio purgatory! In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Rachel Wall, CEO and founder of Inspired Hygiene, to explain what perio purgatory is, why it’s dangerous, and how to pull patients out of it to improve their health. To learn how to put an end to your perio blindness, listen to Episode 864 of The Best Practices Show!

863: Want to Drop a Few PPOs? Here is What You Should Consider – Sandi Hudson

Are you overwhelmed trying to navigate PPOs? Then keep listening! In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Sandi Hudson, founder of Unlock the PPO, to decode some of the biggest challenges when dropping PPOs. You didn't go to dental school to deal with insurance. Let the experts do it for you! To learn more about Sandi’s company and the key things to consider before dropping PPOs, listen to Episode 863 of The Best Practices Show!

862: Metric Mondays: What You Don't Know About Net Collections Percentage – Dr. Barrett Straub

Collecting 95% sounds great. But there's a big problem: you're leaving 5% on the table! In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down net collections percentage. You'll learn why 95% isn't as great as it sounds, how it’s killing your practice, and what you can do to raise this KPI. To learn what you need to know about net collections, listen to Episode 862 of The Best Practices Show!

861: Dental Lab Secrets Exposed: What You Really Should Know About the Best Dentist & Lab Tech Relationships – Dr. Christopher Mazzola, Dr. Charlie Ward, & Joshua Polansky

Do you ever wonder what your dental techs really think about you? In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christopher Mazzola and Dr. Charlie Ward to pick the brain of Joshua Polansky, owner of Niche Dental Studio, to answer your burning questions and to reveal the secret to a great relationship and partnership with your dental techs. To hear one dental tech’s advice for becoming a better dentist, listen to Episode 861 of The Best Practices Show!

860: Proven Retention Strategies for Dental Teams – Miranda Beeson

You want great people in your practice. But it’s a challenge to find them, and an even bigger challenge to keep them! In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share their proven strategies to keep great team members engaged and wanting to stay. To learn how to build and retain a strong and dedicated team, listen to Episode 860 of The Best Practices Show!

859: Metric Mondays: The Truth About Write-Off Percentage – Dr. Barrett Straub

You might think you know your write-off percentage. But do you, really? In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down this important KPI. They explain what it is, how it affects your profitability, and countermeasures to start adding some percentage points back to your bottom line. For step-by-step guidance through this process, become a Premium member of ACT’s BPA and listen to Episode 859 of The Best Practices Show!

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