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!

ACT Dental Team

April 17, 2024

Spring is in the air, and with it comes the urge to declutter and freshen things up around your practice. But where do you start? It can all seem a little overwhelming.

Kirk Behrendt

April 15, 2024

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!

ACT Dental Team

April 15, 2024

Insurance brings a lot of stress with it, and a big part is the anxiety team members feel about talking about it. In fact, answering questions or having discussions around insurance benefits is the leading cause of anxiety for dental team members. It doesn’t have to be that way, though, because with

Robyn Theisen

April 13, 2024

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!

ACT Dental Team

April 10, 2024

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!

ACT Dental Team

April 10, 2024

Remember the old days, when a quarter from the Tooth Fairy was enough to buy a candy bar? These days, the cost of just about everything is going up. Now’s a good time to “lift the pillow” and examine your practice’s pricing strategy.

Kirk Behrendt

April 08, 2024

The three steps to transition your thinking during times of feeling like a failure.

Dr. Barrett Straub

April 08, 2024

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!

ACT Dental Team

April 05, 2024

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!

ACT Dental Team

April 03, 2024