We learned last time why Gross Production is the most useless KPI, but that doesn’t mean that all production isn’t important. Net Production is your Gross production, but minus all the adjustments, write-offs, and discounts. In essence, it’s your maximum collectible amount, and that’s a KPI you must pay
Your hygienists are vital for the success of your practice — and you can help them measure their impact! In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share five KPIs that will help improve efficiency, patient care, and even increase job satisfaction. To learn which metrics your hygienists should track for the health of your patients and practice, listen to Episode 891 of The Best Practices Show!
HR challenges come with running a business. But not every challenge is a nightmare. In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Alan Twigg, co-owner of Bent Ericksen & Associates, to reveal the most common HR nightmares to worry about and the ones that aren't as bad as they seem. To learn how to prevent and overcome the worst HR nightmares, listen to Episode 890 of The Best Practices Show!
Wouldn't it be great to predict how much you'll produce this year? There's a way to do it, and it’s by tracking this one metric. In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to break down production per day and how to use it to achieve your production goals. To learn how to stay on track with your daily and annual goals, listen to Episode 889 of The Best Practices Show!
A dentist’s number one tool is their team, which is why hiring the right person is crucial. When you have the right person in the right seat, it reduces stress and enables you to focus on running a thriving practice and doing what you do best. When you make mistakes in the hiring process and bring the wrong
Do you want an amazing life with the best work schedule? It can happen! You just need to take time to plan it out. In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share the secret to a better schedule and better days at the office. You have more control of your time than you think! To learn how to maximize your time by scheduling smarter, listen to Episode 888 of The Best Practices Show!
When you hire the wrong people, it costs you more than money. In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Michelle Wakeman, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to break down three of the biggest mistakes in hiring that you need to avoid. Start choosing the best candidates — not the least worst! To learn the best practices for effective filtering, listen to Episode 887 of The Best Practices Show!
Late payments hurt your practice. If you charge a hundred bucks, and several weeks go by, you’re not getting a hundred bucks. The value of the dollar declines BY THE DAY! Studies have shown that collections drastically decrease after the 90-day mark. The later the payment, the less money you get.
Just because you're busy doesn't mean you're productive. In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to break down scheduled production. By tracking this leading metric, you will create a more strategic schedule that leads to more predictable revenue. Stop scrambling and start strategizing! To learn how to create smoother days for you and your team, listen to Episode 886 of The Best Practices Show!
Throughout my history as a private practice dentist, I’ve witnessed a production-focused narrative running through the industry. Too many dentists are concerned only with how much they’re producing, focusing on the big numbers over everything else. There’s so much pride and ego associated with
