Do you struggle to make everyone happy? You’re not alone. We’ve met so many dentists who feel the same way. One of these dentists is an amazing individual named Deepa. When we first met, Deepa was a people pleaser. Deepa tried so hard to make her team happy that she ended up feeling miserable. Her practice didn’t match her vision.
In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, ACT shares their latest Master Class by Brittny Murphy, founder of CT Orofacial Myology, who explains the long-term dental, mental, and overall health benefits of introducing myofunctional screening and therapy to patients of all ages. With a quick, pain-free, and non-invasive screening, you can save valuable chair time and elevate patient care! To learn how to integrate this process into your practice, listen to Episode 858 of The Best Practices Show!
One of the biggest challenges to every dentist is the threat of burnout. It leaves dentists feeling alone and frustrated, and it inevitably bleeds into their life outside of the practice. One of the most common sources of this exhaustion is fundamentally misunderstanding what it takes to be an effective leader. There
Are you scared of tough conversations? Do you avoid them at all costs? Then it could cost you your practice! To help you avert future crisis, Kirk Behrendt brings back Carlie Einarson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share a framework for having good, productive conflict and building a culture of trust. Put an end to false harmony in your practice! To learn how to have courageous conversations with your team, listen to Episode 857 of The Best Practices Show!
Every year, you set gross production goals. But is that the right number to focus on? In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down the most overlooked number: net production. To learn how focusing on this metric will increase profitability, listen to Episode 856 of The Best Practices Show!
In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to reveal his latest project, Dentistry 3.0. He explains what this new model of care is, why you need to get on board, and the future of dentistry as technology and AI rapidly evolves in this space. To learn how to stay ahead of the curve with Dentistry 3.0, listen to Episode 855 of The Best Practices Show!
Ask yourself this: would you want to work for you? If you answered no or maybe, keep listening! To help you become a magnetic and influential leader that makes people stay, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share four key elements to building a great, loyal team that never wants to leave. To learn how to be a leader that people want to follow, listen to Episode 854 of The Best Practices Show!
Annual reviews—nobody likes them! Instead of growth day, it feels like judgment day. Once a year, you spend hours filling out review sheets. You rack your brain trying to remember all the good (and not so good) that happened with every team member. It’s hard to recall what happened last week, let alone seven months ago!
In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down gross production, its challenges, and why you should take a closer look at your numbers. Think you have it all figured out? There's still more to learn! To discover what you need to know about gross production, listen to Episode 853 of The Best Practices Show!
Trust is the foundation of every successful dental practice. Leaders, team members, and patients all must trust one another, or else you’ll never be able to build team loyalty, great patient relationships, or sustainable growth for your practice. Trust is essential, but it’s also incredibly fragile—even the smallest of
