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789: Why Most Dentists Fail at Goal-Setting and How You Can Succeed! – Miranda Beeson

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 achieving your goals — plan how to do it! For tips on making your goals a reality, listen to Episode 789 of The Best Practices Show!

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 learn more about Dr. Etchison’s books, podcast, and strategies to build your dream practice, listen to Episode 788 of The Best Practices Show!

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 to fix them. With a bit of effort, you can attract more of the patients you want! To learn the best strategies to communicate your practice’s brand, listen to Episode 787 of The Best Practices Show!

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 learn how to elevate your practice with clinical leadership, listen to Episode 786 of The Best Practices Show!

785: Two Brilliant Clinical Minds Are Better Than One – Dr. Christian Coachman

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 to reserve your seat, listen to Episode 785 of The Best Practices Show!

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 to positively influence those in your practice. To learn how to get more commitment from your patients and your team, listen to Episode 784 of The Best Practices Show!

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 Dahan, founder of The Dahan Center, to share his journey in becoming more profitable with TMD and sleep and how you can do the same by finding your niche. To learn the advantages of niching and how to get started, listen to Episode 783 of The Best Practices Show!

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 synthetic opioids and how it can affect your patients and practice. To expand your knowledge on this complex topic, listen to Episode 782 of The Best Practices Show!

781: When a New PPO Patient Calls Your Out-Of-Network Office – Dr. Straub & Dr. 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 Pankey Institute to share the best strategies and verbal skills to attract PPO patients into your out-of-network office. To learn how to wow your patients and keep them long term, listen to Episode 781 of The Best Practices Show!

780: Why You Shouldn't Ignore Sleep in Your Dental Practice – The Business of Sleep Explained – Dr. Mark Murphy

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. Now is the best time for DSM! To get started today, listen to Episode 780 of The Best Practices Show!

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