We say it all the time — language matters! Before, during, and after you meet with patients, how you communicate is critical. To help you navigate the art of communication and boost patient engagement, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share 20 of their favorite phrases you can start using today. To learn how to help patients take ownership of their health, listen to Episode 813 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

November 20, 2024

There are dentists on every corner of the country. So, why would patients come to you? In the final episode of this four-part series, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to help you answer this question. Embrace differentiation, and you can finally set your practice apart! To learn how by using ACT’s free tools and resources, listen to Episode 812 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

November 18, 2024

What do football, volleyball, basketball and dentistry have in common? They’re all team sports! You and the other dentists are on the same team. You should work together like one! Don’t play favorites. Don’t point fingers when something goes wrong. Don’t follow one colleague and ignore the others. The leadership team shares a common goal, and they align themselves in order to achieve it.

Kirk Behrendt

November 18, 2024

Patient retention is a crucial component to building a great practice, and when you can make your patients feel cared for, seen, and heard, it’s going to solve the problem of high patient churn. They’re going to keep coming back, and they’re going to recommend you to their friends and families. Trust creates

Adriana Booth

November 16, 2024

Do you tell yourself you can't go out-of-network? If you do, stop! You can, and today’s guest will teach you how. Kirk Behrendt brings in Eric Hubbard, a master marketer and founder of Pain-Free Dental Marketing, to help you be paid more to work less. If you're tired of the long hours, dealing with insurance, and less-than-ideal patients, listen to Episode 811 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

November 15, 2024

Dentistry isn't the hard part about being a dentist — it’s finding and keeping great people! To help you make it a little bit easier, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share ACT’s tools and resources for developing and implementing your core values. To learn the secret to a successful practice, listen to Episode 810 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

November 13, 2024

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 an amazing experience for dentists to work on the “smart” side of their business while indulging in the essence of Napa's wine country.

Kirk Behrendt

November 11, 2024

There are over 200,000 dentists in the U.S. So, why would a patient choose your practice? To help you answer that question, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim Otten, co-instructor of Global Diagnosis Education, with advice for differentiating your business and giving patients an exceptional experience. To learn which areas to focus on to build an amazing practice, listen to Episode 809 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

November 11, 2024

To continue the series on sharpening your vision, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with a framework to help you define, establish, and carry out your core values. It is one of the most important things you will ever do as a business owner — so let's do it right! To learn the third step to becoming happier at work, listen to Episode 808 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

November 08, 2024

Directionless driving will get you stranded — and it’s the same for your business! In part one of a four-part series, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, with a strategic plan to help you get to where you want to go. Start answering these six critical questions, and you will be on your way to the practice of your dreams! To learn the first steps to get what you want out of your practice and your life, listen to Episode 806 of The Best Practices Show!

ACT Dental Team

November 06, 2024