You need patients to run your practice. But more isn't always better! To help you understand what makes patients valuable for your business, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to explain annual patient value and the six steps to steadily increase it for a more profitable practice. Sometimes, less is more! To learn more about this magic KPI for growth, listen to Episode 798 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 16, 2024

A lot of dentists think the practice belongs to them (and it does, to some degree). However, it’s not just their practice. It belongs to the patients and everyone who works there! A successful practice is less about what YOU want and more about what THEY want.

Kirk Behrendt

October 14, 2024

You tell future patients why they should choose your practice. But how about future team members? Do you offer more than benefits and a paycheck? If not, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings in Alan Twigg, co-owner of Bent Ericksen & Associates, to help you develop your unique employment proposition so you can keep your greatest team members. Put a stop to preventable turnover! To learn the long-term solution for employee retention, listen to Episode 797 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 14, 2024

Who are the most important people in your practice? If you said your patients, listen to this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain why your team comes first — not your patients. Start putting your energy where it matters most! To learn how to take care of your team and transform your practice, listen to Episode 796 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

October 11, 2024

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