It’s Sunday night, and you're looking at Monday’s schedule. You see names you don't want to see, and you dread going to work. Wouldn't it be great to see only your favorite patients? It’s possible to do, and this episode teaches you how! Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to help you keep the patients who value your work and pay their bills. To learn the two steps to increase your happiness, listen to Episode 795 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 09, 2024

"WINE" not join us in Napa, California for the ACT Dental Mastery Summit and To The Top Study Club - This event is ALMOST SOLD OUT! Don’t take our word for it…watch to see what previous attendees of our Napa Event have to say about attending again in 2025!! 🍷 🥂 Register HERE: ACT Dental Napa Valley Mastery Summit & To the Top Study Club Join ACT Dental as we take the To The Top Study Club on the road! Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley at the Meritage Resort & Spa, ACT Dental is happy to invite you to a fantastic experience for dentists to work on the “smart” side of their business while indulging in the essence of Napa's wine country. Come prepared to collaborate and work on your business with fellow study club members and guests, all while savoring the splendor of Napa's renowned vineyards and culinary delights. Experience a harmonious blend of professional enrichment and relaxation in one of California's most captivating destinations. ACT Dental Napa Valley Mastery Summit & To The Top Study Club Dates: Thursday, April 24, 2025, through Sunday, April 27, 2025What Is Included: ✅ TTT Study Club Meeting ✅ Breakfast for two at The Meritage (Friday & Saturday) ✅ Lunch for two at The Meritage on Saturday ✅ All Vineyard meals and beverages and transportation for two to and from vineyards ✅ Double occupancy accommodations and resort fee for three nights (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights) Investment: $5,995 *Not included and not limited to airfare to and from Napa, transportation to and from the airport, any room service charges, spa charges, meals, and activities outside of planned ACT events. We can't wait to see you there!

Kirk Behrendt

October 08, 2024

Rest is a requirement — not a reward! If you don't have a vacation in your schedule, you'll want to after this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain how taking time away from the office can improve your health and well-being. As a bonus, it will also benefit your team! When was your last, true vacation? To learn the best way to plan for your next time off, listen to Episode 794 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 07, 2024

When there’s a hole in the schedule, it generates so much stress for the practice. However, that empty chair is more than just an empty chair—it’s negative profit for your practice. You need to keep your schedule full, and to do so, you must focus on maximizing your capacity by improving your patient

Carlie Einarson

October 05, 2024

If you're intimidated by centric relation, this is the episode for you! To increase your understanding and appreciation of CR, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to explain what it means, why it’s misunderstood, and how learning more about it will improve your practice. To hear the myths and misconceptions debunked by one of the masters of occlusion, listen to Episode 793 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 04, 2024

For patients, the dental office is a scary place. It doesn't have to be, and to help you design a six-star experience, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share a framework that will help you go above and beyond your patients’ expectations. Make your practice stand out to your favorite kind of people! To learn how to create a memorable experience for current and future patients, listen to Episode 792 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 02, 2024

Whether it’s pasta or dentistry, good things take time — and great things take even longer! To help you slow down the way you practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, along with his friend, Dr. Miguel Stanley, founder of Slow Dentistry Global Network, to explain the slow dentistry movement and how it will change dentistry for the better. Faster isn't better when it comes to dental care! To learn how to slow down for you and your patients, listen to Episode 791 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

September 30, 2024

The Paradox of Success suggests that the very skills, beliefs, and behaviors that brought you to your current level of achievement won’t necessarily help you maintain or grow that success. In fact, sometimes past success can even stand in the way of future progress.

Dr. Barrett Straub

September 30, 2024

The Beatles said it best — love is all you need! But maybe you don't love the people you see four days a week. To explain how that can change, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Marco Brindis, former chairman of the prosthodontics department of Louisiana State University, to share his journey to a better team culture through loving his team and his profession. To learn more about this secret ingredient to an amazing team, listen to Episode 790 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

September 27, 2024

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!

ACT Dental Team

September 25, 2024