In this episode, Kirk explores the world of dental sleep medicine education with Dr. Steve Carstensen. With a plethora of choices available for dental professionals seeking to expand their understanding of this vital aspect of dentistry, Dr. Carstensen shares insights on how to navigate through the overwhelming options. From historical perspectives to the current landscape, this episode sheds light on the importance of dental sleep medicine and the evolving educational opportunities. The conversation also delves into the profound impact of collaboration, finding one's professional tribe, and the transformative power of education beyond dentistry. Dr. Carstensen shares valuable resources for continuous learning, encourages dentists to embrace adjacent fields, and highlights the importance of being evidence-informed practitioners.

Kirk Behrendt

January 10, 2024

Want to become a winning team? Of course you do! There’s a secret formula that’ll help you get there—and I’m going to share it with you RIGHT NOW. It’s called the seven C’s:

Kirk Behrendt

January 08, 2024

Even today, word of mouth is still the best way to grow your practice. But what if you want to leverage social media? To help you effectively generate content that will grow your business, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, with his key insights about social media and how to be online. Share useful information, not “show-off” information! To learn more, listen to Episode 676 of The Best Practices Show!

Kirk Behrendt

January 08, 2024

We all want to set goals that will see us in a better place in the future, but how do you know where you stand with those goals? The answer is simple: numbers. Team members often associate numbers with a positive or negative, but numbers are neither; they are. As Kirk would say, “Numbers have no

Kirk Behrendt

January 06, 2024

Sometimes, things don't go as well as you planned. What can you do not to lose your mind? Your first step is to have core values, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Katrina Sanders, The Dental WINEgenist, to share how her core values helped turn one of her failures into an opportunity. Challenges will always happen — so choose how you respond to them! To learn how listen to Episode 675 of The Best Practices Show!

Kirk Behrendt

January 05, 2024

Do you want more loyal patients in your practice? Of course, you do! To help you attract those high-value patients, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share the secrets of the first phone call. Win people over before they step into your office! To learn how a phone call can get patients to stay, listen to Episode 674 of The Best Practices Show!

Kirk Behrendt

January 03, 2024

The new year is here. You know what that means: time to set new goals! Take some time to reflect on this past year. Then, decide what you want to do differently. Set bigger goals, and create plans to achieve them. Finish by telling yourself these three words: “Write this down!”

Kirk Behrendt

January 01, 2024

If you want to grow your practice, you need data. But which numbers should you track, and why? To help you answer those questions, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education and amazing coach, to share the top three KPIs you need to know and what to do when your numbers aren't great. Take your practice from red to green! To learn the secrets to transforming your practice, listen to Episode 673 of The Best Practices Show!

Kirk Behrendt

December 29, 2023

It’s easy to think your goals, your dreams, and what you aspire to do or be are so far away. Dr. Tuyen Nguyen thought that too. Many years ago, he moved to the United States, and with a lot of hard work and dedication, the doors he always wanted to open were his to step through. If you’re feeling challenged, in a rut, or aren’t sure what’s next, get some inspiration here. Learn more in Episode 672 of The Best Practices Show!

Kirk Behrendt

December 27, 2023

It’s the end of 2023! Every December, we like to look back on the year and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished as a community. There were so many great moments, from creating game plans at quarterly coach visits to fun team activities at the ACT Dental World Headquarters. We did a lot this year!

Kirk Behrendt

December 25, 2023