Data Snapshot: Gross Production Per Day
This is one of my favorite metrics, but it’s one that often goes overlooked. Your Gross Production Per Day (PPD) is more than just the money you’re making—it’s a powerful tool for planning your future.
879: Katrina Sanders Asks: Are You Smarter Than a Periodontist? – Katrina Sanders
Hygienists and periodontists have different roles in a practice. But that doesn't mean hygienists aren't as smart! In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt shares their recent Master Class by Katrina Sanders, The Dental WINEgenist, to test your knowledge and skills in diagnosing various cases. Are you smarter than a periodontist? To find out, listen to Episode 879 of The Best Practices Show!
878: 5 Cybersecurity Mistakes Dentists Make That Are Putting Their Businesses in Jeopardy – Travis Wentworth
Are you neglecting cybersecurity? You won't be starting today! In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings in Travis Wentworth, cybersecurity expert from Intelligence Quest, to share five mistakes you're making that are putting your practice at risk. Cybersecurity is no longer an option! To learn how to protect your business from data breaches, financial losses, and other consequences, listen to Episode 878 of The Best Practices Show!
11 Actions To Set You And The Practice Apart
Getting lost in the competition? Sounds like your practice needs some TNT. No, not explosives! TNT stands for “takes no talent.” These are small, controllable habits that require little to no skill. And yet, they make a huge impact. Patients notice them, and patients will remember them.
877: Metric Mondays: What is Your “Production Story”? – Dr. Barrett Straub
You can't unbuild operatories. So, before you start building, there are a few important questions to answer about production. In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down your production story and explain why you don't need as many patients as you think. Stop the churn-and-burn dentistry that's burning you out! To learn how to rewrite your production story, listen to Episode 877 of The Best Practices Show!
Power Moves for Alignment
Dentists are incredibly busy, often at the expense of their practice. One of the most frequently overlooked aspects of being a leader is the need for alignment, but it’s incredibly important. Without that alignment, even the most well-intentioned leaders can create confusion and frustration within the team.
876: The Kois-Coachman Digital Dentistry Event & The IntraOral Scanner Festival – Dr. Christian Coachman
You might use a scanner every single day. But that alone won't make you an expert! In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to share highlights from his recent collaboration event with Dr. John Kois, as well as the upcoming IntraOral Scanner Festival where you can take your scanning to the next level. To learn more about this upcoming event and how to join, listen to Episode 876 of The Best Practices Show!
875: Freedom Starts Here: Work Less and Gain More – Dr. Barrett Straub
Are you feeling trapped at work? Do you wish you had more time outside of your practice? In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to give you the treatment plan for regaining the freedom you deserve. Your practice should serve your life — not the other way around! To learn the steps of intentional planning for a better practice and better life, listen to Episode 875 of The Best Practices Show!
Rest Isn't A Reward, It's A Requirement!
What was the last time you took a vacation? If you can’t remember, it’s probably been too long! Dentists don’t prioritize rest as much as they should. Rest is often seen as a reward, something you only do when there’s spare time. And what do dentists usually say? “There’s so much work to do. I don’t have time to rest!”
874: Metric Mondays: True Profit: What You Actually Take Home – Dr. Barrett Straub
Gross profit and net profit both sound great. But there's one key difference you need to know! In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down true profit, the amount of dollars you get to take home to your family, to invest in your practice, and to plan for your future. To learn how to analyze and increase true profit, listen to Episode 874 of The Best Practices Show!