Podcasts by The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt

569: Dental Insurance Independence - Dr. Mark Murphy from 2023-04-28T03:00

Dental Insurance Independence

Episode #569 with Dr. Mark Murphy

Is insurance getting in the way of you and your patients? Do you want to ge...

568: Risks and Benefits with Patients - Dr. Lee Brady from 2023-04-26T03:00

Risks and Benefits with Patients

Episode #568 with Dr. Lee Brady

Every dental procedure has risks and benefits. How well are you communicat...

567: Howard’s Best Advice for a Successful Career in Dentistry - Dr. Howard Farran from 2023-04-24T03:00

Howard’s Best Advice for a Successful Career in Dentistry

Episode #567 with Dr. Howard Farran

An A in dental school is an A in dental schoo...

566: The Keys to Effective Morning Huddles - Robyn Theisen from 2023-04-21T03:00

The Keys to Effective Morning Huddles

Episode #566 with Kirk Behrendt & Robyn Theisen

Do you dread morning huddles? Do you even have th...

565: Why You Need a Leadership Team - Jenni Poulos from 2023-04-19T03:00

Why You Need a Leadership Team

Episode #565 with Jenni Poulos

Whether you have a team of three or a team of 30, you need a leadership team....

564: If I Only Knew Then What I Know Now - Dr. Colin Richman from 2023-04-17T03:00

If I Only Knew Then What I Know Now

Episode #564 with Dr. Colin Richman

Your health and your time are two of the most important resources y...

563: How To Make a Dentist’s Life Easier - David Harris from 2023-04-14T03:00

How To Make a Dentist’s Life Easier

Episode #563 with David Harris

Over your career as a dentist, the chances of being embezzled is about 7...

562: The Missing Ingredient to Team Trust - Adriana Booth from 2023-04-12T03:00

The Missing Ingredient to Team Trust

Episode #562 with Adriana Booth

Episode Resources:

• Adriana’s email: Listen

561: What Your Patient’s Gut Health is Telling You - Dr. Uche Odiatu from 2023-04-10T03:00

What Your Patient’s Gut Health is Telling You

Episode #561 with Dr. Uche Odiatu

There is more to gut health than probiotics, and it all sta...

560: Preventing Embezzlement in Your Dental Practice: What Every Dentist Should Know - Amber Weber-Gonzales from 2023-04-07T03:00

Preventing Embezzlement in Your Dental Practice: What Every Dentist Should Know

Episode #560 with Amber Weber-Gonzales

Almost half of all d...

559: 7 Steps to Reduce Cancellations - Robyn Theisen from 2023-04-05T03:00

7 Steps to Reduce Cancellations

Episode #559 with Robyn Theisen

One secret to a better practice is better scheduling. When you can reduce y...

558: Difficulties in Digital Dentistry - Dr. Marcos Vargas from 2023-04-03T03:00

Difficulties in Digital Dentistry

Episode #558 with Dr. Marcos Vargas

If you're wondering when to jump into digital — now is the best time!...

557: 8 Advantages to Numbers - Heather Crockett&Courtney Dalton from 2023-03-31T03:00

8 Advantages to Numbers

Episode #557 with Heather Crockett & Courtney Dalton

Numbers can be awkward and uncomfortable, but you need to ...

556: Current Trends in PPOs You Need to Know - Sandi Hudson from 2023-03-29T03:00

Current Trends in PPOs You Need to Know

Episode #556 with Sandi Hudson

Insurance is all so confusing — and it’s not the dentist’s fault! To...

555: Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy (SFOT) - Dr. Drew McDonald from 2023-03-27T03:00

Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy (SFOT)

Episode #555 with Dr. Drew McDonald

With new technology and advanced procedures, you can ...

554: How to Make Airway Dentistry Profitable - Dr. Tracey Nguyễn from 2023-03-24T03:00

How to Make Airway Dentistry Profitable

Episode #554 with Dr. Tracey Nguyễn

Airway is profitable. So, why aren't more dentists adding it to...

553: How to Motivate My Team to Use Technology - Dr. Kelly Tanner from 2023-03-22T03:00

How to Motivate My Team to Use Technology

Episode #553 with Dr. Kelly Tanner

Your team is averse to technology. They're intimidated, overwh...

552: The 3 Reasons You Should Share Your Numbers With Your Team! - Miranda Beeson from 2023-03-20T03:00

The 3 Reasons You Should Share Your Numbers With Your Team!

Episode #552 with Miranda Beeson

There is a cost to running a business, and you...

551: Video Confidence on Social Media - Allison Lacoursiere from 2023-03-17T03:00

Video Confidence on Social Media

Episode #551 with Allison Lacoursiere

Your millennial audience is the largest consumer group. If you want to reach and connect with...

550: Real Talk About the Dentist-Assistant Relationship - Kevin Henry from 2023-03-15T03:00

Real Talk About the Dentist-Assistant Relationship

Episode #550 with Kevin Henry

If you’ve ever wondered what your dental assistant is thin...

549: Why Investing in Your Team Is So Important - Jenni Poulos from 2023-03-13T03:00

Why Investing in Your Team Is So Important

Episode #549 with Jenni Poulos

Your team is your most important asset. If you want a better prac...

548: Street Drugs and Dentistry - Thomas A. Viola, R.Ph, C.C.P. from 2023-03-10T03:00

Street Drugs and Dentistry

Episode #548 with Thomas A. Viola, R.Ph, C.C.P.

Patients don't always tell you about the drugs they take. This i...

547: The Cost of Open Chair Time - Christina Byrne from 2023-03-08T03:00

The Cost of Open Chair Time

Episode #547 with Christina Byrne

An empty chair is more than just an empty chair. It will tell you the strengt...

546: Insurance Free: Is It for Me? - Shelley DeGroff from 2023-03-06T03:00

Insurance Free: Is It for Me?

Episode #546 with Shelley DeGroff

Insurance is a game, and insurance companies have the upper hand. So, what ...

545: Objections Are a Gift! - Miranda Beeson from 2023-03-03T03:00

Objections Are a Gift!

Episode #545 with Miranda Beeson

Objections are a normal part of your practice. They are also opportunities if you c...

544: 12 Systems to Prevent Burnout - Ariel Juday from 2023-03-01T03:00

12 Systems to Prevent Burnout

Episode #544 with Kirk Behrendt & Ariel Juday

At some point, you and your team members will experience bu...

543: The Truth About Being a Dental Entrepreneur - Dr. Barrett Straub, Dr. Timothy Baggott,&Dr. Ashley Berghuis from 2023-02-27T03:00

The Truth About Being a Dental Entrepreneur

Episode #543 with Dr. Barrett Straub, Dr. Timothy Baggott, & Dr. Ashley Berghuis

If you do ...

542: Without Value There is Only Price - Miranda Beeson from 2023-02-24T03:00

Without Value There is Only Price

Episode #542 with Miranda Beeson

Dentistry is sales that's done with your ears. You need to listen more, ...

541: Clicking&Popping in Your Practice - Dr. Jim McKee from 2023-02-22T03:00

Clicking & Popping in Your Practice

Episode #541 with Dr. Jim McKee

There's a quick way to build your practice — and no one wants to do...

540: The Top 10 Health&Fitness Myths - Dr. Uche Odiatu from 2023-02-20T03:00

The Top 10 Health & Fitness Myths

Episode #540 with Dr. Uche Odiatu

There are many myths about health and fitness. Without guidance, it...

539: Burnout: How to Spot It and Take Action - Jenni Poulos from 2023-02-17T03:00

Burnout: How to Spot It and Take Action

Episode #539 with Jenni Poulos

A third of your life will be spent at work. When you consider this, ...

538: The Recovering Perfectionist - Dr. Kelley Brummett from 2023-02-15T03:00

The Recovering Perfectionist

Episode #538 with Dr. Kelley Brummett

Dentists strive to be perfect. This eventually leads to stress, anxiety,...

537: Getting Patients to A.S.K. for Treatment from 2023-02-13T03:00

Getting Patients to A.S.K. for Treatment

Episode #537 with Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF

Today, patients consult Dr. Google befor...

536: The Power of Lasers in Your Practice - Joy Raskie from 2023-02-10T03:00

The Power of Lasers in Your Practice

Episode #536 with Joy Raskie

Lasers have been around since the ‘90s. It’s time to bring them into your...

535: Improving Cash Flow with Better Financial Arrangements - Kirk Behrendt&Ariel Juday from 2023-02-08T03:00

Improving Cash Flow with Better Financial Arrangements

Episode #535 with Kirk Behrendt & Ariel Juday

Money is a good thing to talk abou...

534: How To Make Conflict Healthy in Your Practice - Heather Crockett from 2023-02-06T03:00

How To Make Conflict Healthy in Your Practice

Episode #534 with Heather Crockett

Conflict can be helpful and productive. It starts with a s...

533: Growth in Dentistry - Katie Poulsen&Jessica Lamers from 2023-02-03T03:00

Growth in Dentistry

Episode #533 with Katie Poulsen & Jessica Lamers

What does growth in dentistry mean to you? In this episode, Kirk B...

532: Should I Add an Associate? - Paul Sletten from 2023-02-01T03:00

Should I Add an Associate?

Episode #532 with Paul Sletten

How do you know if you're ready to add an associate? To help you answer that crit...

531: How to Make Your Clear Aligner Systems Profitable - Allison Lacoursiere from 2023-01-30T03:00

How to Make Your Clear Aligner Systems Profitable

Episode #531 with Allison Lacoursiere

If you think clear aligners are not for your practi...

530: An Answer to the Great Resignation - Dr. Steven Kupferman from 2023-01-27T03:00

An Answer to the Great Resignation

Episode #530 with Dr. Steven Kupferman

If you're tired of experiencing the Great Resignation, there is a...

529: Why Trust Requires Rules in Your Practice - Heather Crockett from 2023-01-25T03:00

Why Trust Requires Rules in Your Practice

Episode #529 with Heather Crockett

Without trust, you don't have a team. Building that trust is h...

528: Occlusion with Your Patients’ Growth&Development - Dr. Curt Ringhofer from 2023-01-23T03:00

Occlusion with Your Patients’ Growth & Development

Episode #528 with Dr. Curt Ringhofer

Countless people are affected by temporomandibu...

527: Outperforming the Pack in the Age of Covid - Dr. Grace Yum from 2023-01-20T03:00

Outperforming the Pack in the Age of Covid

Episode #527 with Dr. Grace Yum

Dentistry suffered during the pandemic. Yet, some practices were...

526: My 3 Biggest Pet Peeves in Dentistry - Dr. Jeff Rouse from 2023-01-18T03:00

My 3 Biggest Pet Peeves in Dentistry

Episode #526 with Dr. Jeff Rouse

Aside from patients and insurance, there are numerous things about de...

525: I Dropped Delta&I'm Still Too Busy - Dr. Kevin Groth from 2023-01-16T03:00

I Dropped Delta & I'm Still Too Busy

Episode #525 with Dr. Kevin Groth

Do you and your team provide exceptional service for your patien...

524: How to Stay Healthy While Traveling - Dr. Uche Odiatu from 2023-01-13T03:00

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

Episode #524 with Dr. Uche Odiatu

Traveling can take its toll. If you want to stay healthy while you're...

523: Selling a Specialty Practice - Paul Sletten from 2023-01-11T03:00

Selling a Specialty Practice

Episode #523 with Paul Sletten

Someday, you will sell your practice. If you own a specialty practice and don't...

522: Dr. Bob Skinner – ADA Meeting Chair at ADA SmileCon from 2023-01-09T03:00

Dr. Bob Skinner – ADA Meeting Chair at ADA SmileCon

Episode #522 with Dr. Bob Skinner

If you weren't at SmileCon 2022 — why not? It’s a gre...

521: Dr. Marty Jablow, David Pleva,&Tim Caruso - at ADA SmileCon from 2023-01-06T03:00

Dr. Marty Jablow, David Pleva, & Tim Caruso - at ADA SmileCon

Episode #521 with Dr. Marty Jablow, David Pleva, & Tim Caruso

Do you ...

520: Shannon Pace-Brinker - at ADA SmileCon from 2023-01-04T03:00

Shannon Pace-Brinker - at ADA SmileCon

Episode #520 with Shannon Pace-Brinker

Your dental assistants do more than you think. They are capab...

519: Sameer Bhasin, CareCredit - at ADA SmileCon from 2023-01-02T03:00

Sameer Bhasin, CareCredit - at ADA SmileCon

Episode #519 with Sameer Bhasin

You don't know what your patients can or can't afford. So, why ...

518: Dr. Josh Austin at ADA SmileCon from 2022-12-30T03:00

Dr. Josh Austin at ADA SmileCon

Episode #518 with Dr. Joshua Austin

Today, from the floor of ADA SmileCon, Kirk Behrendt brings back one of...

517: The Modern Comprehensive Mindset - Dr. Christian Coachman from 2022-12-28T03:00

The Modern Comprehensive Mindset

Episode #517 with Dr. Christian Coachman

In today’s competitive world of dentistry, you need to think comp...

516: Mike Buckner, Pearl, Inc. - at ADA SmileCon from 2022-12-26T03:00

Mike Buckner, Pearl, Inc. - at ADA SmileCon

Episode #516 with Mike Buckner

Your eye can see up to 50 shades of gray. But wouldn't it be gre...

515: Dr. Mark Hyman – at SmileCon from 2022-12-23T03:00

Dr. Mark Hyman – at SmileCon

Episode #515 with Dr. Mark Hyman

In this special episode from ADA’s SmileCon in Houston, Texas, Kirk Behrendt ...

514: Real Solutions to the Hiring Climate Challenges - Angela Heathman&Miranda Beeson from 2022-12-21T03:00

Real Solutions to the Hiring Climate Challenges

Episode #514 with Angela Heathman & Miranda Beeson

Quiet quitting is the new trend. And your sol...

513: Dentistry is a Team Sport - Heather Crockett from 2022-12-19T03:00

Dentistry is a Team Sport

Episode #513 with Heather Crockett

You're not just a dentist — you're also the player and the coach for your team...

512: #InternationalPodcastDay - Laura Barry&Andy Konkle from 2022-12-16T03:00

#InternationalPodcastDay

Episode #512 with Laura Barry & Andy Konkle

Since launching The Best Practices Show many years ago, it is stil...

511: Say This, Not That When Collecting Money - Christina Byrne, Jenni Poulos,&Ariel Juday from 2022-12-14T03:00

Say This, Not That When Collecting Money

Episode #511 with Christina Byrne, Jenni Poulos, & Ariel Juday

As a business, you need to coll...

510: Are You Billing Your Full Fee? - Ariel Juday from 2022-12-12T03:00

Are You Billing Your Full Fee?

Episode #510 with Ariel Juday

You think you're billing your full fee — but you're not! So, to help you get t...

509: The Power of Self-Care&Rituals - Courtney Dalton&Gina Diakonov from 2022-12-09T03:00

The Power of Self-Care & Rituals

Episode #509 with Courtney Dalton & Gina Diakonov

Dentistry is draining. And to recover physically...

508: Say This, Not That for Scheduling - Ariel Juday, Adriana Booth,&Andy Konkle from 2022-12-07T03:00

Say This, Not That for Scheduling

Episode #508 with Ariel Juday, Adriana Booth, & Andy Konkle

Patients should fit into your schedule — ...

507: Finding Your Path to Financial Freedom - Dr. David Phelps from 2022-12-05T03:00

Finding Your Path to Financial Freedom

Episode #507 with Dr. David Phelps

How do you gain more freedom in your life? It’s all about cash fl...

506: How to Help Your Patients Take Treatment Seriously - Christina Byrne, Angela Heathman,&Heather Crockett from 2022-12-02T03:00

How to Help Your Patients Take Treatment Seriously

Episode #506 with Christina Byrne, Angela Heathman, & Heather Crockett

Do you ever t...

505: Different Mindset vs. Dangerous Mindset - Dr. Tracey Nguyễn from 2022-11-30T03:00

Different Mindset vs. Dangerous Mindset

Episode #505 with Dr. Tracey Nguyễn

For an isolating and difficult profession like dentistry, you n...

504: Dentures Need Suction but They Don't Have to Suck - Dr. Wendy Clark from 2022-11-28T03:00

Dentures Need Suction but They Don't Have to Suck

Episode #504 with Dr. Wendy Clark

Dentures get lost and broken — and that sucks. But your...

503: 10 Steps to Better Implementation - Dr. John Cranham&Lee Culp, CDT from 2022-11-25T03:00

10 Steps to Better Implementation

Episode #503 with Dr. John Cranham & Lee Culp, CDT

You have a ton of great ideas, and you're excited ...

502: How to Improve Results and Automate More with Less Work - Dave Monahan – CEO of Kleer from 2022-11-23T03:00

How to Improve Results and Automate More with Less Work

Episode #502 with Dave Monahan – CEO of Kleer

How do you get more people into your ...

501: Setting Up Your Team for Success with Clearly Defined Roles and Job Descriptions - Adriana Booth from 2022-11-21T03:00

Setting Up Your Team for Success with Clearly Defined Roles and Job Descriptions

Episode #501 with Adriana Booth

Don't “waterboard” your te...

500: Solving the “Do You Take My Insurance?” Question - The ACT Dental Team from 2022-11-18T03:00

Solving the “Do You Take My Insurance?” Question

Episode #500 with The ACT Dental Team

You get the dreaded question, “Do you take my insura...

499: The Art of Bringing Community Together - Dr. Grace Yum from 2022-11-16T15:31

Episode #499 with Dr. Grace Yum

We all need community and support. And as dentists — especially dentists who are moms — that may not be easy to find. But one dent...

498: The Global Diagnosis Education Story - Dr. Bill Robbins, Dr. Jim Otten&Dr. Brian Schroder from 2022-11-14T03:00

The Global Diagnosis Education Story

Episode #498 with Dr. Bill Robbins, Dr. Jim Otten & Dr. Brian Schroder

Global Diagnosis Education ...

497: Why You Need a SMART&HEALTHY Team - Deena Meldgin from 2022-11-11T03:00

Why You Need a SMART & HEALTHY Team

Episode #497 with Deena Meldgin

You don't want your workplace to be a frat house, but you also don'...

496: What Are You Willing to Do? - Rachel Wall, RDH, BS from 2022-11-09T03:00

What Are You Willing to Do?

Episode #496 with Rachel Wall, RDH, BS

You want a successful, profitable practice. So, what are you willing to ...

495: Becoming a Dental Entrepreneur - A Conversation with WDA Executive Director Mark Paget from 2022-11-07T03:00

Becoming a Dental Entrepreneur

Episode #495 with WDA Executive Director Mark Paget

Owning your own practice will always be challenging. But...

494: TMJ&Airway-Directed Orthodontics - Dr. Drew McDonald from 2022-11-04T03:00

TMJ & Airway-Directed Orthodontics

Episode #494 with Dr. Drew McDonald

As an orthodontist, it’s easy to just focus on moving teeth. But...

493: Helping Patients Make Good Choices - Dr. Jim McKee from 2022-11-02T03:00

Helping Patients Make Good Choices

Episode #493 with Dr. Jim McKee

Your average intelligent patient wants a healthy mouth. But for that to ...

492: How to Rethink Your Thinking - Heather Crockett from 2022-10-31T03:00

How to Rethink Your Thinking

Episode #492 with Heather Crockett

Whether you realize it or not, you talk to yourself throughout your day. An...

491: The WHY Behind the WINEgenist - Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF from 2022-10-28T03:00

The WHY Behind the WINEgenist

Episode #491 with Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF

You chose dentistry to help others. But how do you ...

490: The 90-10 Case Acceptance - Dr. Tarun “T-Bone” Agarwal from 2022-10-26T03:00

The 90-10 Case Acceptance

Episode #490 with Dr. Tarun “T-Bone” Agarwal

Case acceptance should be as high as possible. That's what you've be...

489: Reinfection Rates&What You Need to Know - Dr. John Molinari from 2022-10-24T03:00

Reinfection Rates & What You Need to Know

Episode #489 with Dr. John Molinari

Dentistry has a history with infection control. It has be...

488: The Pathway to Bigger CE - Dr. Steven Vorholt from 2022-10-21T03:00

The Pathway to Bigger CE

Episode #488 with Dr. Steven Vorholt

If you're listening to this podcast, you already know the importance of conti...

487: How to Be Different&Have Patients Beat the Door Down - Dr. Tim Herre from 2022-10-19T03:00

How to Be Different & Have Patients Beat the Door Down

Episode #487 with Dr. Tim Herre

Do what no one else does, and patients will floc...

486: Transforming Lives: Treating Patients with Autism - Karen Raposa, RDH from 2022-10-17T03:00

Transforming Lives: Treating Patients with Autism

Episode #486 with Karen Raposa, RDH

Imagine having a toothache, but you're unable to comm...

485: What Most Dentists Get Wrong About Social Media - Allison Lacoursiere from 2022-10-14T03:00

What Most Dentists Get Wrong About Social Media

Episode #485 with Allison Lacoursiere

Not using social media is a big mistake. And for dent...

484: The Ultimate Decision-Making Filter - Heather Crockett from 2022-10-12T03:00

The Ultimate Decision-Making Filter

Episode #484 with Heather Crockett

As a dentist, you make critical decisions every day. And to help you...

483: Using the F.O.R.D. Concept to Build Relationships in Your Practice - Jenni Poulos from 2022-10-10T03:00

Using the F.O.R.D. Concept to Build Relationships in Your Practice

Episode #483 with Jenni Poulos

No matter how hard you try, you can't rem...

482: Why You Have to Go to SmileCon in Houston This Year! - Dr. Bob Skinner – ADA Meeting Chair from 2022-10-07T03:00

Why You Have to Go to SmileCon in Houston This Year!

Episode #482 with Dr. Bob Skinner – ADA Meeting Chair

If there's anything you want to ...

481: How to Do Profitable Non-Selling Dentistry with Dr. Pat Lillis from 2022-10-05T03:00

How to Do Profitable Non-Selling Dentistry

Episode #481 with Dr. Pat Lillis

You don't need to be pushy to be profitable. And to help you ge...

480: My Journey Out of PPOs with Dr. Bill Crinzi from 2022-10-03T03:00

My Journey Out of PPOs

Episode #480 with Dr. Bill Crinzi

Your family, your future, and your team depend on this one thing: your decision to...

479: How Your Team Can Help Your Practice Be Financially Successful - Jenni Poulos from 2022-09-30T03:00

How Your Team Can Help Your Practice Be Financially Successful 

Episode #479 with Jenni Poulos 

You can't do great dentistry without talki...

478: Getting Out of PPOs By Blowing Up the Box - Debra Engelhardt-Nash from 2022-09-28T03:00

Getting Out of PPOs By Blowing Up the Box

Episode #478 with Debra Engelhardt-Nash

Thinking outside the box is great. But why not get rid of...

477: The Science Behind Positive Thinking - Robb Zbierski from 2022-09-26T03:00

The Science Behind Positive Thinking

Episode #477 with Robb Zbierski

Your brain is like a bank account — you don't want to be in the negati...

476: Why Most Social Media is BS - Dr. Adamo Notarantonio from 2022-09-23T03:00

Why Most Social Media is BS

Episode #476 with Dr. Adamo Notarantonio

There are good things that social media can do for dentistry. But ther...

475: 2 Upcoming Years Will Suck&Why That's A Great Thing - Dr. Kevin Groth from 2022-09-21T03:00

2 Upcoming Years Will Suck & Why That's A Great Thing

Episode #475 with Dr. Kevin Groth

Advers...

474: Why Listening is One of the Best Growth Opportunities - Dr. Kelley Brummett from 2022-09-19T03:00

Why Listening is One of the Best Growth Opportunities

Episode #474 with Dr. Kelley Brummett

Sometimes, what you thought you heard a patient...

473: The Money Tool Roadmap - Dr. Barrett Straub from 2022-09-16T03:00

The Money Tool Roadmap

Episode #473 with Dr. Barrett Straub

Do you ever wonder where your money is going? Do you want a better grasp on you...

472: The Truth About Transition from Analog to Digital - Dr. Brandon James from 2022-09-14T03:00

The Truth About Transition from Analog to Digital

Episode #472 with Dr. Brandon James

Digital is the future. If you embrace the change now,...

471: The 5 Don'ts of Attracting a New Hygienist - Rachel Wall, RDH, BS from 2022-09-12T03:00

The 5 Don'ts of Attracting a New Hygienist

Episode #471 with Rachel Wall, RDH, BS

An ad won't fix your practice. But with the right strateg...

470: The Foundation of a Better Practice&a Better Life - Dr. Tito Norris from 2022-09-09T03:00

The Foundation of a Better Practice & a Better Life

Episode #470 with Dr. Tito Norris

To build a better practice, you need a key secret...

469: A Tale of 2 Paths: DSO or Private Practice - Dr. Barrett Straub from 2022-09-07T03:00

A Tale of 2 Paths: DSO or Private Practice

Episode #469 with Dr. Barrett Straub

There's a better path to success than churn-and-burn dentis...

468: How to Effectively Resolve Conflict - Dr. Erin Elliott from 2022-09-05T03:00

How to Effectively Resolve Conflict

Episode #468 with Dr. Erin Elliott

Whether it’s with your team or your patients, resolving conflict may...

467: Are You Rested or Restless? - Dr. Uche Odiatu from 2022-09-02T03:00

Are You Rested or Restless?

Episode #467 with Dr. Uche Odiatu

Health is wealth. It’s the prerequisite for everything we want in life. But w...

466: Connection and the Psychological Safety of Teams - Dr. Jackie Kinley from 2022-08-31T03:00

Connection and the Psychological Safety of Teams

Episode #466 with Dr. Jackie Kinley

Workplaces can be busy, unwelcoming, and stressful. An...

465: How to Set Your Fees Correctly - Christina Byrne from 2022-08-29T03:00

How to Set Your Fees Correctly

Episode #465 with Christina Byrne

You have control over your fees. But are you setting them the right way? I...

464: A Better Year in 90 Days - Jenni Poulos from 2022-08-26T03:00

A Better Year in 90 Days

Episode #464 with Jenni Poulos

Having big goals may be exciting. But if you don't have a plan, you won't have prog...

463: A Big “Key Word” for Your Future Success - Heather Crockett from 2022-08-24T03:00

A Big “Key Word” for Your Future Success

Episode #463 with Heather Crockett

How often do you say yes to something, only to regret it for da...

462: How to Treat the 5 Most Difficult Patients - Dr. Bill Robbins&Dr. Jim Otten from 2022-08-22T03:00

How to Treat the 5 Most Difficult Patients

Episode #462 with Dr. Bill Robbins & Dr. Jim Otten

As a dentist, you want to help everyone. ...

461: Why Dental Marketing Works - Xaña Winans from 2022-08-19T03:00

Why Dental Marketing Works

Episode #461 with Xaña Winans

It’s not that marketing doesn't work — you just need a solid plan to make it work....

460: Wisdom from the Greatest Gift Idea - Dr. Kevin Groth from 2022-08-17T03:00

Wisdom from the Greatest Gift Idea

Episode #460 with Dr. Kevin Groth

Dentistry can put you in a dark place. Some days, you will ache from y...

459: Whose Mindset Needs to Change First? - Dr. Gary DeWood from 2022-08-15T03:00

Whose Mindset Needs to Change First?

Episode #459 with Dr. Gary DeWood

You spend time trying to change your patients’ minds. But it’s not t...

458: Navigating Your Preferred Future in Dentistry - Dr. Mark Hyman from 2022-08-12T03:00

Navigating Your Preferred Future in Dentistry

Episode #458 with Dr. Mark Hyman

If you ever feel stuck as a dentist, remember this: you get ...

457: Cracking the Millennial Code - Ryan Vet from 2022-08-10T03:00

Cracking the Millennial Code

Episode #457 with Ryan Vet

Now, more than ever, we coexist with multiple generations in the workplace. And to ...

456: Why Last Week Was a Great Week - Dr. Barrett Straub from 2022-08-08T03:00

Why Last Week Was a Great Week

Episode #456 with Dr. Barrett Straub

Every week can be a great week. You just have to have good systems and ...

455: What You Need to Know About Orofacial Pain as a Specialty - Dr. Mary Charles Haigler from 2022-08-05T03:00

What You Need to Know About Orofacial Pain as a Specialty

Episode #455 with Dr. Mary Charles Haigler

A toothache may be more than a toothac...

454: The Most Important 4 Minutes of Any Appointment - Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. from 2022-08-03T03:00

The Most Important 4 Minutes of Any Appointment

Episode #454 with Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.

A medical history can change lives, and four min...

453: Why the Best Dentists Never Stop Learning - Dr. Daren Becker from 2022-08-01T03:00

Why the Best Dentists Never Stop Learning

Episode #453 with Dr. Daren Becker

Masters never call themselves masters, and they are lifelong l...

452: The Power in Learning About Gingival Architecture - Dr. Betsy Bakeman from 2022-07-29T03:00

The Power in Learning About Gingival Architecture

Episode #452 with Dr. Betsy Bakeman

Do your patients care about gingival architecture? Ch...

451: How Digital Workflows Are Changing the Landscape of Dentistry - Dr. John Cranham&Lee Culp, CDT from 2022-07-27T03:00

How Digital Workflows Are Changing the Landscape of Dentistry

Episode #451 with Dr. John Cranham & Lee Culp, CDT

Digital is one of the ...

450: The Geriatric Tooth Fairy – Saving Our Seniors - Sonya Dunbar from 2022-07-25T03:00

The Geriatric Tooth Fairy – Saving Our Seniors

Episode #450 with Sonya Dunbar

Some of our seniors become invisible. And that means they are...

449: Expanding Your Thinking Beyond the Oral Cavity - Dr. Steve Carstensen from 2022-07-22T03:00

Expanding Your Thinking Beyond the Oral Cavity

Episode #449 with Dr. Steve Carstensen

People are more health-conscious than ever. And who a...

448: Top Lessons in Leadership in 2022 - Heather Crockett from 2022-07-20T03:00

Top Lessons in Leadership in 2022

Episode #448 with Heather Crockett

Even the best dentists don't have it all figured out — and that's okay...

447: How I Built Mommy Dentists in Business - Dr. Grace Yum from 2022-07-18T03:00

How I Built Mommy Dentists in Business

Episode #447 with Dr. Grace Yum

Being a mom is hard. Being a mom, dentist, and business owner is eve...

446: What Most People Get Wrong About Embezzlement - David Harris from 2022-07-15T03:00

What Most People Get Wrong About Embezzlement

Episode #446 with David Harris

If you think embezzlement can never happen to you, take time t...

445: How to Put Together a Crisis Coverage Plan - Paul Sletten from 2022-07-13T03:00

How to Put Together a Crisis Coverage Plan

Episode #445 with Paul Sletten

Sometimes, you can't see bad things coming. And when it happens, ...

444: Where is Your Vagus Nerve? - Dr. Kevin Kwiecien from 2022-07-11T03:00

Where is Your Vagus Nerve?

Episode #444 with Dr. Kevin Kwiecien

Whether it’s a bad patient, team member conflict, or just a not-so-great da...

443: Are Your Patients Getting Comfortably Numb? - Dr. Alan Budenz from 2022-07-08T03:00

Are Your Patients Getting Comfortably Numb?

Episode #443 with Dr. Alan Budenz

How sure are you that your patients are comfortably numb? Are...

442: Why You Should Practice Breathwork - Dr. Cristian Pavel from 2022-07-06T03:00

Why You Should Practice Breathwork

Episode #442 with Dr. Cristian Pavel

We breathe all day, every day. But how often do we think about the ...

441: How Technology is Influencing Dental Education - Dr. Gerard Kugel from 2022-07-04T03:00

How Technology is Influencing Dental Education

Episode #441 with Dr. Gerard Kugel

Now is an exciting time for dentistry. Things are becomin...

440: What You Need to Know About PPOs and IPAs - Dr. Barrett Straub from 2022-07-01T03:00

What You Need to Know About PPOs and IPAs

Episode #440 with Dr. Barrett Straub

There's an old story of what success looks like in dentistry...

439: Verbal Skills to Move Away from PPOs - Jenni Poulos from 2022-06-29T03:00

Verbal Skills to Move Away from PPOs

Episode #439 with Jenni Poulos

Dropping bad PPOs can be daunting. But there is one thing you can do to...

438: 5 Reasons You Do Not Bill Medical for Dentistry - Laurie Owens from 2022-06-27T03:00

5 Reasons You Do Not Bill Medical for Dentistry

Episode #438 with Laurie Owens

There is a list of dental procedures that medical insurance ...

437: How to Create a Healthier, Happier,&Higher Performing Culture - Judy Kay Mausolf from 2022-06-24T03:00

How to Create a Healthier, Happier, & Higher Performing Culture

Episode #437 with Judy Kay Mausolf

People want to work where they're ha...

436: Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry - Dr. Marty Jablow from 2022-06-22T03:00

Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry

Episode #436 with Dr. Marty Jablow

Artificial intelligence isn't taking over dentistry —...

435: Selling Your Practice Under Ideal Conditions or Under Duress - Paul Sletten from 2022-06-20T03:00

Selling Your Practice Under Ideal Conditions or Under Duress

Episode #435 with Paul Sletten

Selling is one of the most important things you...

434: It’s OK to Not Be OK - Dr. Gina Dorfman from 2022-06-17T03:00

It’s OK to Not Be OK

Episode #434 with Dr. Gina Dorfman

How much do you trust your team members? Do you question their abilities, or do you...

433: How to Not Spend Money on Marketing and Still Get Great Results - Minal Sampat, RDH from 2022-06-15T03:00

How to Not Spend Money on Marketing and Still Get Great Results

Episode #433 with Minal Sampat, RDH

You don't need to spend a crazy amount ...

432: Trends in Insurance Reimbursement - Dr. Roy Shelburne from 2022-06-13T03:00

Trends in Insurance Reimbursement

Episode #432 with Dr. Roy Shelburne

Everything you know about dental insurance today — well, it may be di...

431: There is No “Plan B” - Dr. Zachary Sisler from 2022-06-10T03:00

There is No “Plan B”

Episode #431 with Dr. Zachary Sisler

We’re conditioned to have a plan B, just in case. But if you're putting ...

430: Rethinking Endodontics – A Systematic Approach - Dr. William Nudera from 2022-06-08T03:00

Rethinking Endodontics – A Systematic Approach

Episode #430 with Dr. William Nudera

No dentist can do everything. There are times when you ...

429: A Better Way to Find and Hire Great Team Members - Dr. Susan Thompson from 2022-06-06T03:00

A Better Way to Find and Hire Great Team Members

Episode #429 with Dr. Susan Thompson

As a dentist, you wear many hats in your practice. Bu...

428: A New Way to Make More and Work Less - Angela Heathman from 2022-06-03T03:00

A New Way to Make More and Work Less

Episode #428 with Angela Heathman

You don't have to work more to produce more! And to reveal some of t...

427: Things to Pay Attention to Before You Sign a Contract - Dr. Suzanne Ebert from 2022-06-01T03:00

Things to Pay Attention to Before You Sign a Contract

Episode #427 with Dr. Suzanne Ebert

You don't want to buy a practice that's held toge...

426: The Truth Behind the Shortage of Dental Assistants - Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA from 2022-05-30T03:00

The Truth Behind the Shortage of Dental Assistants

Episode #426 with Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA

If you've got a great dental assistant, you'...

425: Getting Started with Systems in Your Dental Practice - Laci Phillips from 2022-05-27T03:00

Getting Started with Systems in Your Dental Practice

Episode #425 with Laci Phillips

If you're using Post-its as your training manual, you ...

424: Better Profitability Through Insourcing - Brenda McNulty from 2022-05-25T03:00

Better Profitability Through Insourcing

Episode #424 with Brenda McNulty

There are things not getting done in your practice. But what if th...

423: Hiring, Finding, and Keeping Great Team Members - Kevin Henry from 2022-05-23T03:00

Hiring, Finding, and Keeping Great Team Members

Episode #423 with Kevin Henry

Great team members are hard to come by. And even if you find ...

422: Common Mistakes Dentists Make in Marketing - Grace Rizza from 2022-05-20T03:00

Common Mistakes Dentists Make in Marketing

Episode #422 with Grace Rizza

Marketers are not magicians. They can't turn $50 into 1,000 loyal ...

421: A Healthy Way to Look at Numbers in Hygiene - Christina Byrne from 2022-05-18T03:00

A Healthy Way to Look at Numbers in Hygiene

Episode #421 with Christina Byrne

Do you want to provide high-quality care for your patients? T...

420: Is Private Practice Dead? - Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH, BS from 2022-05-16T03:00

Is Private Practice Dead?

Episode #420 with Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH, BS

DSOs have become more prevalent. But it doesn't mean private pra...

419: Transitioning from People-Dependent to Systems-Driven - Heather Crockett from 2022-05-13T03:00

Transitioning from People-Dependent to Systems-Driven

Episode #419 with Heather Crockett

It’s great to have that awesome team member who do...

418: Incorporating More Oral Pathology in Your Dental Practice - Dr. Ashley Clark from 2022-05-11T03:00

Incorporating More Oral Pathology in Your Dental Practice

Episode #418 with Dr. Ashley Clark

Survival rates for oral cancers are not great....

417: Alignment Starts at the Top - Courtney Dalton from 2022-05-09T03:00

Alignment Starts at the Top

Episode #417 with Courtney Dalton

Of your entire life, 30% of your time will be spent at work. So, why not make...

416: Automation For Your Team to Feel More Human - Dr. Ryan Hungate from 2022-05-06T03:00

Automation For Your Team to Feel More Human

Episode #416 with Dr. Ryan Hungate

What do your patients and team members have in common? Most ...

415: Failure Is an Option - Dr. Jim Otten from 2022-05-04T03:00

Failure Is an Option

Episode #415 with Dr. Jim Otten

No one does perfect dentistry — no one. Failures can happen, even when you do the best...

414: Mastering Case Acceptance: The Question is the Answer - Jenni Poulos from 2022-05-02T03:00

Mastering Case Acceptance: The Question is the Answer

Episode #414 with Jenni Poulos

Your practice is built on one thing: your patients’ tr...

413: Building Your Cosmetic Practice Within Your Practice - Dr. John Cranham from 2022-04-29T03:00

Building Your Cosmetic Practice Within Your Practice

Episode #413 with Dr. John Cranham

If you had to guess, how many of your patients disl...

412: The Future of Facial Esthetics in Dentistry - Dr. Louis Malcmacher from 2022-04-27T03:00

The Future of Facial Esthetics in Dentistry

Episode #412 with Dr. Louis Malcmacher

Botox is just for wrinkles. Right? Not anymore! It is no...

411: Overcoming the Obstacles to Comprehensive Dentistry - Dr. Bill Robbins from 2022-04-25T03:00

Overcoming the Obstacles to Comprehensive Dentistry

Episode #411 with Dr. Bill Robbins

Your patients deserve comprehensive dentistry. So, w...

410: The Key to Calling Out Real Issues - Jenni Poulos from 2022-04-22T03:00

The Key to Calling Out Real Issues

Episode #410 with Jenni Poulos

Don't just band-aid your problems — get to the root of it! And to help yo...

409: Defining Trust in the Art of the Consult - Dr. Christopher Ramsey from 2022-04-20T03:00

Defining Trust in the Art of the Consult

Episode #409 with Dr. Christopher Ramsey

Trust is hard-wired in our DNA. Otherwise, who would ever...

408: The One Habit to Improve Your Future as a Dentist - Heather Crockett from 2022-04-18T03:00

The One Habit to Improve Your Future as a Dentist

Episode #408 with Heather Crockett

Why do some dentists produce more per hour, while othe...

The One Habit to Improve Your Future as a Dentist with Kirk Behrendt&Heather Crockett from 2022-04-18T03:00

The One Habit to Improve Your Future as a Dentist Episode #408 with Kirk Behrendt& Heather Crockett Why do some dentists produce more per hour, while other dentists struggle? One answer is time...

The One Habit to Improve Your Future as a Dentist with Kirk Behrendt&Heather Crockett from 2022-04-18T03:00

The One Habit to Improve Your Future as a Dentist Episode #408 with Kirk Behrendt& Heather Crockett Why do some dentists produce more per hour, while other dentists struggle? One answer is time...

407: Providing 5 Star Dentistry in a Discount World (A COVID Conference Favorite) - Dr. Keith Phillips from 2022-04-15T03:00

Providing 5 Star Dentistry in a Discount World (A COVID Conference Favorite)

Episode #407 with Dr. Keith Phillips 

 In a world wh...

Providing 5 Star Dentistry in a Discount World (A COVID Conference Favorite) with Dr. Keith Phillips from 2022-04-15T03:00

Providing 5 Star Dentistry in a Discount World (A COVID Conference Favorite) Episode #407 with Dr. Keith Phillips  In a world where dentists are pushed toward valuing quantity over qualit...

406: Leadership, Management, and Team Engagement (A COVID-19 Conference Favorite) - Josey Sewell from 2022-04-13T03:00

Leadership, Management, and Team Engagement (A COVID-19 Conference Favorite)

Episode #406 with Josey Sewell

Do you find yourself dreading M...

Leadership, Management, and Team Engagement (A COVID-19 Conference Favorite) with Josey Sewell from 2022-04-13T03:00

Leadership, Management, and Team Engagement (A COVID-19 Conference Favorite) Episode #406 with Josey SewellDo you find yourself dreading Mondays? Well, 70% of the working world is with you! Employe...

405: Mental Health in Dentistry (A COVID-19 Conference Favorite) - Dr. Joshua Austin from 2022-04-11T03:00

Mental Health in Dentistry (A COVID-19 Conference Favorite)

Episode #405 with Dr. Joshua Austin

Maybe not everyone needs a therapist — but ...

Mental Health in Dentistry (A COVID-19 Conference Favorite) with Dr. Joshua Austin from 2022-04-11T03:00

Mental Health in Dentistry (A COVID-19 Conference Favorite) Episode #405 with Dr. Joshua AustinMaybe not everyone needs a therapist — but every dentist needs a therapist. And to highlight the reaso...

404: Why Interdisciplinary Dentistry is Too Hard for Most Dentists - Dr. Jeff Rouse from 2022-04-08T03:00

Why Interdisciplinary Dentistry is Too Hard for Most Dentists

Episode #404 with Dr. Jeff Rouse

Interdisciplinary dentistry is the future. S...

Why Interdisciplinary Dentistry is Too Hard for Most Dentists with Dr. Jeff Rouse from 2022-04-08T03:00

Why Interdisciplinary Dentistry is Too Hard for Most Dentists Episode #404 with Dr. Jeff RouseInterdisciplinary dentistry is the future. So, why isn't there more buy-in, and why are dentists strugg...

403: The Necessity of CBCT&MRI Imaging in Today’s Orthodontic Diagnosis&Treatment Planning - Dr. Drew McDonald from 2022-04-06T03:00

The Necessity of CBCT & MRI Imaging in Today’s Orthodontic Diagnosis & Treatment Planning

Episode #403 with Dr. Drew McDonald

Witho...

The Necessity of CBCT&MRI Imaging in Today’s Orthodontic Diagnosis&Treatment Planning with Dr. Drew McDonald from 2022-04-06T03:00

The Necessity of CBCT& MRI Imaging in Today’s Orthodontic Diagnosis& Treatment Planning Episode #403 with Dr. Drew McDonaldWithout imaging, you're basically guessing treatment plans — and t...

402: Why Dentists Are Scared to Try Anything New - Dr. Zach Sisler from 2022-04-04T03:00

Why Dentists Are Scared to Try Anything New

Episode #402 with Dr. Zach Sisler

Change can be daunting. But you owe it to your patients, your...

Why Dentists Are Scared to Try Anything New with Dr. Zach Sisler from 2022-04-04T03:00

Why Dentists Are Scared to Try Anything New Episode #402 with Dr. Zach SislerChange can be daunting. But you owe it to your patients, your team, and yourself to continuously learn and evolve. Denti...

401: How Do I Compensate My Hygienist? - Drs. Kevin Groth, Rob Ritter and Pat Lillis from 2022-04-01T03:00

How Do I Compensate My Hygienist?

Episode #401 with Dr. Kevin Groth, Dr. Rob Ritter, and Dr. Pat Lillis

You need to hire a hygienist, but t...

How Do I Compensate My Hygienist? with Dr. Kevin Groth, Dr. Rob Ritter, and Dr. Pat Lillis from 2022-04-01T03:00

How Do I Compensate My Hygienist? Episode #401 with Dr. Kevin Groth, Dr. Rob Ritter, and Dr. Pat LillisYou need to hire a hygienist, but they're in short supply. And the ones who apply ask for outl...

The Team’s Role in Transitioning Your Practice with Paul Sletten from 2022-03-30T03:00

The Team’s Role in Transitioning Your Practice Episode #400 with Paul SlettenYou've spent a lifetime building a great team. But one day, your time will come to leave them. And if you care about you...

400: The Team’s Role in Transitioning Your Practice - Paul Sletten from 2022-03-30T03:00

The Team’s Role in Transitioning Your Practice

Episode #400 with Paul Sletten

You've spent a lifetime building a great team. But one day, y...

399: The 5 Bottlenecks for Dentists in Digital Smile Design - Dr. Christian Coachman from 2022-03-28T03:00

The 5 Bottlenecks for Dentists in Digital Smile Design

Episode #399 with Dr. Christian Coachman

Before you buy great equipment, you need to...

The 5 Bottlenecks for Dentists in Digital Smile Design with Dr. Christian Coachman from 2022-03-28T03:00

The 5 Bottlenecks for Dentists in Digital Smile Design Episode #399 with Dr. Christian CoachmanBefore you buy great equipment, you need to build great systems. And to help you achieve that, Kirk Be...

I Have Said It 700 Times! I Can't Say It Anymore! with Jenni Poulos from 2022-03-25T03:00

I Have Said It 700 Times! I Can't Say It Anymore! Episode #398 with Jenni PoulosYour team members’ success is your success. So, how do you ensure they succeed? One way is by communicating clearly, ...

398: I Have Said It 700 Times! I Can't Say It Anymore! - Jenni Poulos from 2022-03-25T03:00

I Have Said It 700 Times! I Can't Say It Anymore!

Episode #398 with Jenni Poulos

Your team members’ success is your success. So, how do you...

397: 5-Star Customer Service for Your Dental Practice - Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca from 2022-03-23T03:00

5-Star Customer Service for Your Dental Practice

Episode #397 with Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca

Your boss is the customer, and the customer is al...

5-Star Customer Service for Your Dental Practice with Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca from 2022-03-23T03:00

5-Star Customer Service for Your Dental Practice Episode #397 with Dr. Ann Marie GorczycaYour boss is the customer, and the customer is always right — even when they're wrong! So, how do you ensure...

396: Insider’s Secrets to the Hiring Nightmare - Deena Meldgin&Courtney Dalton from 2022-03-21T03:00

Insider’s Secrets to the Hiring Nightmare

Episode #396 with Deena Meldgin & Courtney Dalton

There's nothing more important than having ...

Insider’s Secrets to the Hiring Nightmare with Deena Meldgin&Courtney Dalton from 2022-03-21T03:00

Insider’s Secrets to the Hiring Nightmare Episode #396 with Deena Meldgin& Courtney Dalton There's nothing more important than having the right people around you. But the challenge is finding t...

395: How Many Patients Do I Need? - Angela Heathman from 2022-03-18T03:00

How Many Patients Do I Need? Episode #395 with Angela Heathman

To be a profitable practice, you need to have the right number of patients. But how do you know how...

How Many Patients Do I Need? with Angela Heathman from 2022-03-18T03:00

How Many Patients Do I Need? Episode #395 with Angela Heathman To be a profitable practice, you need to have the right number of patients. But how do you know how many are too much, and how many ar...

394: Understanding&Optimizing Coverage Options - Dave Monahan – CEO of Kleer.com from 2022-03-16T03:00

Understanding & Optimizing Coverage Options

Episode #394 with Dave Monahan – CEO of Kleer.com

Patients want more dental care —...

Understanding&Optimizing Coverage Options with Dave Monahan – CEO of Kleer.com from 2022-03-16T03:00

Understanding& Optimizing Coverage Options Episode #394 with Dave Monahan – CEO of Kleer.comPatients want more dental care — they're just afraid of costs. So, how do you get patients to come in...

393: How to Find and Keep Great People - Dr. Erin Elliott from 2022-03-14T03:00

How to Find and Keep Great People

Episode #393 with Dr. Erin Elliott

It’s a challenge trying to find, train, and keep great people. Is all ...

How to Find and Keep Great People with Dr. Erin Elliott from 2022-03-14T03:00

How to Find and Keep Great People Episode #393 with Dr. Erin ElliottIt’s a challenge trying to find, train, and keep great people. Is all that even possible? And where do you start? To provide some...

Is the Stoneage of Dentistry Dead? with Dr. John Cranham&Lee Culp, CDT from 2022-03-11T03:00

Is the Stoneage of Dentistry Dead? Episode #392 with Dr. John Cranham& Lee Culp, CDT  Does a dental practice with robots and artificial intelligence sound far-fetched? It may seem like sc...

392: Is the Stoneage of Dentistry Dead? - Dr. John Cranham&Lee Culp, CDT from 2022-03-11T03:00

Is the Stoneage of Dentistry Dead?

Episode #392 with Dr. John Cranham & Lee Culp, CDT

Does a dental practice with robots ...

The Secret Ingredient to Great Meetings with Christina Byrne from 2022-03-09T03:00

The Secret Ingredient to Great Meetings Episode #391 with Christina ByrneDo you dread scheduled meetings with your team? Are they boring, exhausting, and just not great? Maybe your team meetings ar...

391: The Secret Ingredient to Great Meetings - Christina Byrne from 2022-03-09T03:00

The Secret Ingredient to Great Meetings

Episode #391 with Christina Byrne

Do you dread scheduled meetings with your team? Are they boring, ...

Finding a Mentor in Dentistry with Dr. Kevin Groth&Dr. Zachary Sisler from 2022-03-07T03:00

Finding a Mentor in Dentistry Episode #390 with Dr. Kevin Groth& Dr. Zachary Sisler Every dentist needs a mentor. And, eventually, every dentist needs to become a mentor. But how do you find on...

390: Finding a Mentor in Dentistry - Dr. Kevin Groth&Dr. Zachary Sisler from 2022-03-07T03:00

Finding a Mentor in Dentistry

Episode #390 with Dr. Kevin Groth & Dr. Zachary Sisler

Every dentist needs a mentor. And, eventually, eve...

Elegant Handoffs&PIT Stops in Your Dental Practice with Kirk Behrendt&Heather Crockett from 2022-03-04T03:00

Elegant Handoffs& PIT Stops in Your Dental Practice Episode #389 with Kirk Behrendt& Heather Crockett There’s a great deal of pressure in the dental industry to move quickly and get through...

389: Elegant Handoffs&PIT Stops in Your Dental Practice - Heather Crockett from 2022-03-04T03:00

Elegant Handoffs & PIT Stops in Your Dental Practice

Episode #389 with Heather Crockett

There’s a great deal of pressure in the dental ...

Understanding Dental Insurance with Dr. Travis Campbell from 2022-03-02T03:00

Understanding Dental Insurance Episode #388 with Dr. Travis CampbellDentistry is the easy part of being a dentist. Dental insurance, on the other hand, can be a nightmare — especially when you don'...

388: Understanding Dental Insurance - Dr. Travis Campbell from 2022-03-02T03:00

Understanding Dental Insurance

Episode #388 with Dr. Travis Campbell

Dentistry is the easy part of being a dentist. Dental insurance, on th...

Contribution Margin in Your Dental Practice with Fred Joyal from 2022-02-28T03:00

Contribution Margin in Your Dental Practice Episode #387 with Fred JoyalAs a dentist and business owner, it’s important to understand profit. But profit margin isn't the only thing to keep your eye...

387: Contribution Margin in Your Dental Practice - Fred Joyal from 2022-02-28T03:00

Contribution Margin in Your Dental Practice

Episode #387 with Fred Joyal

As a dentist and business owner, it’s important to understand prof...

The 80% Approach from Dan Sullivan with Kirk Behrendt&Jenni Poulos from 2022-02-25T03:00

The 80% Approach from Dan Sullivan Episode #386 with Kirk Behrendt& Jenni Poulos Dentists tend to seek perfection in everything. But is that perfection holding you back from being productive? T...

386: The 80% Approach from Dan Sullivan - Jenni Poulos from 2022-02-25T03:00

The 80% Approach from Dan Sullivan

Episode #386 with Jenni Poulos

Dentists tend to seek perfection in everything. But is that perfection h...

How I Stay on Task with Dr. Marty Williams from 2022-02-23T03:00

How I Stay on Task Episode #385 with Dr. Marty WilliamsDo you want to be more efficient, more productive, and a lot less stressed out? Then you need systems and checklists for your practice! And to...

385: How I Stay on Task - Dr. Marty Williams from 2022-02-23T03:00

How I Stay on Task

Episode #385 with Dr. Marty Williams

Do you want to be more efficient, more productive, and a lot less stressed out? The...

Get Ready to Take Your Practice to the Next Level with Dr. Leonard Hess from 2022-02-21T03:00

Get Ready to Take Your Practice to the Next Level Episode #384 with Dr. Leonard HessAre you ready for your practice to work for you, and not you working for your practice? If you are, it’s time to ...

384: Get Ready to Take Your Practice to the Next Level - Dr. Leonard Hess from 2022-02-21T03:00

Get Ready to Take Your Practice to the Next Level

Episode #384 with Dr. Leonard Hess

Are you ready for your practice to work for you, and n...

383: I Hate Teams - Andre Shirdan from 2022-02-18T03:00

I Hate Teams

 Episode #383 with Andre Shirdan

 You’ve got the tech, the license, and you’ve bought you...

I Hate Teams with Andre Shirdan from 2022-02-18T03:00

I Hate Teams Episode #383 with Andre Shirdan You’ve got the tech, the license, and you’ve bought your practice—now what? Now you need the most important component—the people. Kirk Behrendt bri...

Hourly or Salary? with Robyn Reis from 2022-02-16T03:00

Hourly or Salary? Episode #382 with Robyn ReisWhether you decide on hourly or salary, be sure to do your homework! And to help you determine which may be best for your practice, Kirk Behrendt bring...

382: Hourly or Salary? - Robyn Reis from 2022-02-16T03:00

Hourly or Salary?

Episode #382 with Robyn Reis

Whether you decide on hourly or salary, be sure to do your homework! And to help you determi...

381: The Reason Communication is Challenged in Your Office - Katie Poulsen from 2022-02-14T03:00

The Reason Communication is Challenged in Your Office

Episode #381 with Katie Poulsen

Just like on the playground, there is an in-group and...

The Reason Communication is Challenged in Your Office with Katie Poulsen from 2022-02-14T03:00

The Reason Communication is Challenged in Your Office Episode #381 with Katie PoulsenJust like on the playground, there is an in-group and out-group in your practice. And typically, the dentist is ...

380: Don’t Wait So Long to Do This - Dr. Rob Ritter from 2022-02-11T03:00

Don’t Wait So Long to Do This

Episode #380 with Dr. Rob Ritter

 Creating a successful practice of you...

Don’t Wait So Long to Do This with Dr. Rob Ritter from 2022-02-11T03:00

Don’t Wait So Long to Do This Episode #380 with Dr. Rob Ritter Creating a successful practice of your own is a long process, so the sooner you get something right, the more beneficial it is—do...

379: Safe&Reversible Techniques for the Worn Dentition - Dr. Dennis Hartlieb from 2022-02-09T03:00

Safe & Reversible Techniques for the Worn Dentition

Episode #379 with Dr. Dennis Hartlieb

As you move into more complex dentistry, you ...

Safe&Reversible Techniques for the Worn Dentition with Dr. Dennis Hartlieb from 2022-02-09T03:00

Safe& Reversible Techniques for the Worn Dentition Episode #379 with Dr. Dennis HartliebAs you move into more complex dentistry, you will attract a more demanding population. So, how do you fin...

378: The Power of Core Values and Curiosity - Katrina M. Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, The Dental WINEgenist from 2022-02-07T03:00

The Power of Core Values and Curiosity

Episode #378 with Katrina M. Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, The Dental WINEgenist

Dental school teache...

The Power of Core Values and Curiosity with Katrina M. Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, The Dental WINEgenist from 2022-02-07T03:00

The Power of Core Values and Curiosity Episode #378 with Katrina M. Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, The Dental WINEgenistDental school teaches the bare minimum of what's possible. If you want to move ...

377: Replacing Yourself in Your Practice to Get More Time - Dr. Sully Sullivan from 2022-02-04T03:00

Replacing Yourself in Your Practice to Get More Time

Episode #377 with Dr. Sully Sullivan

Every dentist will one day reach their transition...

Replacing Yourself in Your Practice to Get More Time with Dr. Sully Sullivan from 2022-02-04T03:00

Replacing Yourself in Your Practice to Get More Time Episode #377 with Dr. Sully SullivanEvery dentist will one day reach their transition point. But replacing yourself doesn't mean you stop doing ...

376: Tips for Anterior Composites - Dr. Marcos Vargas from 2022-02-02T03:00

Tips for Anterior Composites

Episode #376 with Dr. Marcos Vargas

Patients are aesthetically driven more than ever. But aesthetics is beyond...

375: Why You Should Add Sleep to Your Practice This Year - Dr. Mark Murphy from 2022-01-31T03:00

Why You Should Add Sleep to Your Practice This Year

Episode #375 with Dr. Mark Murphy

Dental sleep medicine has gotten easier, safer, and m...

Why You Should Add Sleep to Your Practice This Year with Dr. Mark Murphy from 2022-01-31T03:00

Why You Should Add Sleep to Your Practice This Year Episode #375 with Dr. Mark MurphyDental sleep medicine has gotten easier, safer, and more effective. And on top of that, up to 25% of the U.S. po...

Why You Should Add Sleep to Your Practice This Year with Dr. Mark Murphy from 2022-01-31T03:00

Why You Should Add Sleep to Your Practice This Year Episode #375 with Dr. Mark MurphyDental sleep medicine has gotten easier, safer, and more effective. And on top of that, up to 25% of the U.S. po...

Thinking Outside the Box in Hiring with Robyn Reis from 2022-01-28T03:00

Thinking Outside the Box in Hiring Episode #374 with Robyn ReisHiring the right person for your practice was always hard. After the pandemic, it got even harder. So, what can you do to find that am...

374: Thinking Outside the Box in Hiring - Robyn Reis from 2022-01-28T03:00

Thinking Outside the Box in Hiring

Episode #374 with Robyn Reis

Hiring the right person for your practice was always hard. After the pandem...

Thriving in Chaos with Dr. Mark Hyman from 2022-01-24T03:00

Thriving in Chaos Episode #373 with Dr. Mark Hyman “The way you start isn't the end of the story.” Take it from Dr. Mark Hyman, who almost quit dental school, bought a bankrupt dental practice, and...

373: Thriving in Chaos - Dr. Mark Hyman from 2022-01-24T03:00

Thriving in Chaos Episode #373 with Dr. Mark Hyman

“The way you start isn't the end of the story.” Take it from Dr. Mark Hyman, who almost quit dental school, bou...

The Importance of Having a BHAG with Dr. John Cranham from 2022-01-21T03:00

The Importance of Having a BHAG Episode #372 with Dr. John Cranham When setting goals for yourself, you don’t want something small and timid—no, you need a goal that’s Big, Hairy, and Audaciou...

372: The Importance of Having a BHAG - Dr. John Cranham from 2022-01-21T03:00

The Importance of Having a BHAG

Episode #372 with Dr. John Cranham

 When setting goals for yourself, ...

The 2 Buckets of KPI Benchmarks to Improve Your Practice with Curtis Marshall from 2022-01-17T03:00

The 2 Buckets of KPI Benchmarks to Improve Your Practice Episode #371 with Curtis MarshallThey say that data doesn’t lie, and today’s guest knows that more than most! Kirk Behrendt brings in Curtis...

371: The 2 Buckets of KPI Benchmarks to Improve Your Practice - Curtis Marshall from 2022-01-17T03:00

The 2 Buckets of KPI Benchmarks to Improve Your Practice

Episode #371 with Curtis Marshall

They say that data doesn’t lie, and today’s gues...

One Amazing System to Improve Your Team Communication with Angela Heathman&Courtney Dalton from 2022-01-14T03:00

One Amazing System to Improve Your Team Communication Episode #370 with Angela Heathman& Courtney Dalton Did you know that your team members are actually craving communication with you? They wa...

370: One Amazing System to Improve Your Team Communication - Angela Heathman&Courtney Dalton from 2022-01-14T03:00

One Amazing System to Improve Your Team Communication

Episode #370 with Angela Heathman & Courtney Dalton

Did you know that your team m...

Tips When Adding a Dentist Episode #369 with Paul Sletten from 2022-01-10T03:00

Tips When Adding a Dentist Episode #369 with Paul SlettenTransitions are like marriages. They’re difficult, stressful, and shouldn't be rushed. But they're worthwhile when you find your ideal partn...

369: Tips When Adding a Dentist - Paul Sletten from 2022-01-10T03:00

Tips When Adding a Dentist

Episode #369 with Paul Sletten

Transitions are like marriages. They’re difficult, stressful, and shouldn't be ru...

8 Outgoing Phone Calls Your Practice Should Make with Jenni Poulos from 2022-01-07T03:00

8 Outgoing Phone Calls Your Practice Should Make Episode #368 with Jenni PoulosEvery dentist and team member feels too busy — especially when it comes to making outgoing calls. But are you too busy...

368: 8 Outgoing Phone Calls Your Practice Should Make - Jenni Poulos from 2022-01-07T03:00

8 Outgoing Phone Calls Your Practice Should Make

Episode #368 with Jenni Poulos

Every dentist and team member feels too busy — especially w...

The Missing Ingredient in Leadership with Fred Joyal from 2022-01-03T03:00

The Missing Ingredient in Leadership Episode #367 with Fred JoyalIt takes boldness to do all the things you need to do in dentistry. And if you want to thrive — not just in dentistry, but in life, ...

367: The Missing Ingredient in Leadership - Fred Joyal from 2022-01-03T03:00

The Missing Ingredient in Leadership

Episode #367 with Fred Joyal

It takes boldness to do all the things you need to do in dentistry. And i...

An Important Ingredient to Fee-For-Service Dentistry with Dr. Barrett Straub from 2021-12-31T03:00

An Important Ingredient to Fee-For-Service Dentistry Episode #366 with Dr. Barrett StraubRegardless of where you are in your practice, you need to differentiate. But where do you start, and how do ...

366: An Important Ingredient to Fee-For-Service Dentistry - Dr. Barrett Straub from 2021-12-31T03:00

An Important Ingredient to Fee-For-Service Dentistry

Episode #366 with Dr. Barrett Straub

Regardless of where you are in your practice, you...

Helping Patients Understand Their Benefits with Dayna Johnson from 2021-12-27T03:00

Helping Patients Understand Their Benefits Episode #365 with Dayna Johnson“Sometimes, you have to spell things out in crayon for people.” And this is exactly what today’s guest does best. Kirk Behr...

365: Helping Patients Understand Their Benefits - Dayna Johnson from 2021-12-27T03:00

Helping Patients Understand Their Benefits

Episode #365 with Dayna Johnson

“Sometimes, you have to spell things out in crayon for people.” ...

The 3 Ps of Scheduling with Christina Byrne from 2021-12-24T03:00

The 3 Ps of Scheduling Episode #364 with Christina ByrneWhen you create the schedule you want, your life will be so much better. And to help you create that ideal schedule, Kirk Behrendt brings bac...

364: The 3 Ps of Scheduling - Christina Byrne from 2021-12-24T03:00

The 3 Ps of Scheduling

Episode #364 with Christina Byrne

When you create the schedule you want, your life will be so much better. And to he...

Dental Practice Owners Understanding Ownership with Andre Shirdan from 2021-12-20T03:00

Dental Practice Owners Understanding Ownership Episode #363 with Andre ShirdanYou would never advertise, “Please come run my million-dollar business. No experience necessary!” But not understanding...

363: Dental Practice Owners Understanding Ownership - Andre Shirdan from 2021-12-20T03:00

Dental Practice Owners Understanding Ownership

Episode #363 with Andre Shirdan

You would never advertise, “Please come run my million-dolla...

There is Always a Better Way with Dr. Gary Sanchez from 2021-12-17T03:00

There is Always a Better Way Episode #362 with Dr. Gary SanchezIf you can't enjoy your life outside the office, your amazing career in dentistry is worth nothing. That is the core message behind Ki...

362: There is Always a Better Way - Dr. Gary Sanchez from 2021-12-17T03:00

There is Always a Better Way

Episode #362 with Dr. Gary Sanchez

If you can't enjoy your life outside the office, your amazing career in den...

The 5 Components to a Successful Practice with Dr. Len Tau from 2021-12-13T12:01

The 5 Components to a Successful Practice Episode #361 with Dr. Len TauDo you want to be the person who loves going to work every day? With a few changes to your thinking, you can! In today’s cross...

The Importance of Systems in the Dental Office with Dr. Sully Sullivan from 2021-12-10T03:00

The Importance of Systems in the Dental Office Episode #360 with Dr. Sully SullivanWhether you want better patients, better working hours, more vacations, or all of the above, it all comes down to ...

How to Deal with Cliques, Low Engagement&Bad Meetings with Adriana Booth from 2021-12-06T03:00

How to Deal with Cliques, Low Engagement& Bad Meetings Episode #359 with Adriana BoothYou may be thinking, “I don't need a coach.” But after today’s episode, you may change your mind! Today, Ki...

Can You Help Find Emma? with Dr. Tracey Nguyễn from 2021-12-03T03:00

Can You Help Find Emma? Episode #358 with Dr. Tracey NguyễnDentists can have a great impact on airway health. And yet, they have been the least active in this field — especially pediatric dentistry...

Mastering Verbal Skills – Part 3 with Jenni Poulos from 2021-11-29T03:00

Mastering Verbal Skills – Part 3 Episode #357 with Jenni PoulosCancellations will always be a part of your practice. But wouldn't it be great to reduce or even prevent them? And that's exactly what...

Mastering Verbal Skills – Part 2 with Jenni Poulos from 2021-11-26T03:00

Mastering Verbal Skills – Part 2 Episode #356 with Jenni PoulosIn part one of Mastering Verbal Skills, Kirk Behrendt and Jenni Poulos discussed how words carry weight and why language matters in yo...

Mastering Verbal Skills – Part 1 with Jenni Poulos from 2021-11-22T03:00

Mastering Verbal Skills – Part 1 Episode #355 with Jenni PoulosWould you rather “pay a bill” or “make an investment”? Words carry weight, and language matters — especially with your patients. And t...

The Most Important Thing You Will Ever Do in Your Practice with Jenni Poulos&Heather Crockett from 2021-11-19T03:00

The Most Important Thing You Will Ever Do in Your Practice Episode #354 with Jenni Poulos& Heather Crockett Core values are the most important thing for the lifetime of your practice — so impor...

Time&Money Secrets from One of the Best Dentists in the U.S. with Dr. Kevin Groth&Dr. Bob Margeas from 2021-11-15T03:00

Time& Money Secrets from One of the Best Dentists in the U.S. Episode #353 with Dr. Kevin Groth& Dr. Bob Margeas Working four days a week is hard work. But you can be just as productive wor...

Lessons from Unsuccessful Partnerships with Paul Sletten from 2021-11-12T03:00

Lessons from Unsuccessful Partnerships Episode #352 with Paul SlettenNot having a transition plan is like running laps with no finish line — it’s not fun, and you will plateau quickly. Whether you'...

No One is Above the Law: The Things You Need to Know About HR with Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca from 2021-11-05T03:00

No One is Above the Law: The Things You Need to Know About HR Episode #351 with Dr. Ann Marie GorczycaHR is one of the most difficult things you will face as a business owner. And bad HR decisions ...

Bugs&Drugs: The Controversy Surrounding Prophylaxis with Dr. Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. from 2021-11-01T03:00

Bugs& Drugs: The Controversy Surrounding Prophylaxis Episode #350 with Dr. Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.Imagine causing an accident while trying to prevent said accident. That is where prophylaxis s...

Is Balance Attainable? with Dr. Kevin Groth from 2021-10-29T03:00

Is Balance Attainable? Episode #349 with Dr. Kevin GrothYour profession is a part of you. It may give you purpose, direction, and some degree of happiness. But your work is not all of you. And if y...

How Much Should I Spend on Dental Marketing? with Xaña Winans from 2021-10-25T03:00

How Much Should I Spend on Dental Marketing? Episode #348 with Xaña WinansThere is no magic formula for marketing. But there are ways to make good investments. And to help you figure out how much a...

Modern Ultrasonic Debridement and Aerosol Management with Chrissy Ford, RDH from 2021-10-22T03:00

Modern Ultrasonic Debridement and Aerosol Management Episode #347 with Chrissy Ford, RDHAerosol management is vital during COVID-19. And the limits on ultrasonics and other aerosol-producing proced...

Posterior Composites – Tips&Tricks with Dr. Lee Ann Brady from 2021-10-18T03:00

Posterior Composites – Tips& Tricks Episode #346 with Dr. Lee Ann BradyToday, Dr. Lee Ann Brady from The Pankey Institute shares some of her favorite and must-try techniques for posterior compo...

Simple, Predictable, Digital Denture Workflows (With or Without a Scanner) with Dr. Wendy AuClair Clark (Covid Conference) from 2021-10-15T03:00

Simple, Predictable, Digital Denture Workflows (With or Without a Scanner) Episode #345 with Dr. Wendy AuClair Clark (Covid Conference)Dr. Wendy AuClair Clark loves digital dentures. And according ...

Cyber Security Episode with Debi Carr (Covid Conference) from 2021-10-11T03:00

Cyber Security Episode #344 with Debi Carr (Covid Conference)You wouldn't give your keys, wallet, and phone to strangers — but you're giving personal information to strangers online! And you may be...

The 3 Rs for Future Practice Growth with Sandy Pardue from 2021-10-08T03:00

The 3 Rs for Future Practice Growth Episode #343 with Sandy PardueEvery practice should have a great recall system. And the problem isn't that dentists don't have great recall systems — it’s that t...

What You Need to Know About Google My Business&Your Website with Kristi Simone from 2021-10-04T03:00

What You Need to Know About Google My Business& Your Website Episode #342 with Kristi SimoneYou've finally built your website, and it’s ready for patients to use. But just because you've built ...

Do I Know That My Patient is Comfortably Numb? with Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. from 2021-10-01T09:44

Do I Know That My Patient is Comfortably Numb? Episode #341 with Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.Hello? Is there anybody in there? When it comes to ensuring that your patients are comfortably numb, there’s...

Leadership is Lonely with Dr. Barrett Straub from 2021-09-24T03:00

Leadership is Lonely Episode # 339 with Dr. Barrett StraubSomething that no one warns you about is the fact that leadership—and dentistry as a whole—can be lonely. A leader has a great deal of resp...

Digital Workflow, Telemedicine&Working from Home with Dr. Larry Emmott from 2021-09-20T03:00

Digital Workflow, Telemedicine& Working from Home Episode #338 with Dr. Larry EmmottFor many dentists, 2020 forced them to use digital technology to maintain their practice from afar. However,...

Critical Steps to Fun&Predictable Dentistry with Dr. Glenn DuPont from 2021-09-17T11:35

Critical Steps to Fun& Predictable Dentistry  Episode #337 with Dr. Glenn DuPontDentistry should be a fun, profitable, and predictable career. But for many young professionals coming out o...

Post-Covid vs. Peri-Covid with Dr. Kevin Kwiecien from 2021-09-10T03:00

Post-Covid vs. Peri-Covid Episode #335 with Dr. Kevin KwiecienIf you’ve needed an excuse to make changes to your practice, now is the perfect time! Covid-19 brought with it many tragedies, but also...

What is Your Practice “IT” Factor? with Dr. Michelle Lee from 2021-09-06T03:00

What is Your Practice “IT” Factor? Episode #334 with Dr. Michelle LeeDifferentiating your practice is one of the most important things you can do. But just being unique isn't enough. You still need...

It Can't All Be Done With a Bur with Dr. Jeff Rouse from 2021-09-03T03:00

It Can't All Be Done With a Bur Episode #333 with Dr. Jeff RouseAesthetics should be the byproduct, not the driver of airway treatment. And a problem in dentistry is the pervasive camouflage treatm...

Up in Smoke: Will Cannabis Replace Analgesics in Dental Pain Management? with Dr. Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. from 2021-08-30T03:00

Up in Smoke: Will Cannabis Replace Analgesics in Dental Pain Management? Episode #332 with Dr. Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.You might know that one person who really loves their mints. But it turns out,...

How to Manage the “Karens” in Your Practice with Xaña Winans from 2021-08-27T03:00

How to Manage the “Karens” in Your Practice Episode #331 with Xaña WinansSometimes, it’s better to let people believe they're right — whether they are or not! But what do you do when the crazies ge...

The Life Balance Mindset with Dr. Tito Norris from 2021-08-23T10:45

The Life Balance Mindset Episode #330 with Dr. Tito NorrisNo one on their deathbed says to themselves, ‘I really wish I would've worked more.’ In fact, most people regret working too much, not cult...

The Secret of Scheduling Success with Dr. Pat Lillis from 2021-08-20T03:00

The Secret of Scheduling Success Episode #329 with Dr. Pat LillisTime is one thing that dentists give away the most. And if you don’t learn to run your schedule, it will run you! So, to help you be...

A New Way to Look at the Comprehensive Exam with Dr. Kevin Groth from 2021-08-16T03:00

A New Way to Look at the Comprehensive Exam Episode #328 with Dr. Kevin GrothYou might get by cramming five-minute exams at the end of your appointments. But it isn’t the best way to learn about yo...

Bridging the Gap Between Material Selection&Clinical Application with Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman from 2021-08-13T03:00

Bridging the Gap Between Material Selection& Clinical Application Episode #329 with Dr. Taiseer SulaimanImagine a dentist who doesn't know what they're putting into your mouth. They don't know ...

The Fuel of Your Practice: Collections = Profits + Expenses with Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca from 2021-08-09T03:00

The Fuel of Your Practice: Collections = Profits + Expenses Episode #326 with Dr. Ann Marie GorczycaIf your collections were a bathtub, how much of it are you letting down the drain every month? Yo...

The Fuel of Your Practice: Collections = Profits + Expenses with Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca from 2021-08-09T03:00

The Fuel of Your Practice: Collections = Profits + Expenses Episode #326 with Dr. Ann Marie GorczycaIf your collections were a bathtub, how much of it are you letting down the drain every month? Yo...

What Most Dentists Are Missing in Their Practices with Dr. Leonard Hess from 2021-08-06T03:00

What Most Dentists Are Missing in Their Practices Episode #325 with Dr. Leonard HessDental school taught you to pass an exam. You can do basic procedures and run a practice, but there's a lot more ...

Reality vs. Social Media with Dr. Nate Lawson from 2021-08-02T03:00

Reality vs. Social Media Episode #324 with Dr. Nate LawsonSocial media can be a great tool for dentists. It’s a growing resource for clinical examples, and an effective way to market your practice....

The Art of Failure: The Top 10 Reasons Your Dental Marketing Flopped with Xaña Winans from 2021-07-30T03:00

The Art of Failure: The Top 10 Reasons Your Dental Marketing Flopped Episode #323 with Xaña WinansEvery failure is an opportunity to learn. But if you don't know where and how to improve, you can e...

Confessions of a Non-Practicing Pessimist with Robb Zbierski from 2021-07-26T03:00

Confessions of a Non-Practicing Pessimist Episode #322 with Robb ZbierskiHuman brains are hardwired for negativity. But we can choose to change this default setting! And to help you become more suc...

Lower Risk – Increase Prognosis with Dr. Betsy Bakeman from 2021-07-23T03:00

Lower Risk – Increase Prognosis Episode #321 with Dr. Betsy BakemanRisk assessment is the most important tool for designing the best treatment. And to share the most effective way to lower risks an...

A Completely Different Perspective on How to Enjoy Dentistry with Dr. Kevin Kross from 2021-07-19T03:00

A Completely Different Perspective on How to Enjoy Dentistry Episode #320 with Dr. Kevin KrossThere is no real secret to enjoying dentistry, but there are ways to make it more pleasant for you, you...

The Future Foundation of Orthodontics with Dr. Drew McDonald from 2021-07-16T03:00

The Future Foundation of Orthodontics Episode #319 with Dr. Drew McDonaldOrthodontics is more than just straightening teeth. And today’s guest, Dr. Drew McDonald, explains how foundational knowledg...

The Top Thing Dentists Miss or Don't Ask with Patients with Dr. Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. from 2021-07-09T03:00

The Top Thing Dentists Miss or Don't Ask with Patients Episode #317 with Dr. Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.To make the best treatment planning decisions for patients, you need to know their medical histo...

Whine About it With the WINEgenist with Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF from 2021-07-05T03:00

Whine About it With the WINEgenist Episode #316 with Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RFShe isn't everybody’s cup of tea, but she is someone’s glass of wine! Today, Kirk Behrendt introduces Kat...

Seeing the Clinical/Technical Reality with Dr. Bob Winter from 2021-07-02T03:00

Seeing the Clinical/Technical Reality Episode #315 with Dr. Bob WinterThere is a lack of communication between dentists and the lab. And to explain why that is and how to close that gap, Kirk Behre...

TeamSmile Gives Back with John McCarthy from TeamSmile from 2021-06-28T15:02

TeamSmile Gives Back Episode #314 with John McCarthy from TeamSmileIn 2007, 12-year-old Deamonte Driver lost his life. And the cause was a treatable one — if only his mother had dental insurance. E...

A New Look at Occlusion with Dr. Jim McKee from 2021-06-25T03:00

A New Look at Occlusion Episode #313 with Dr. Jim McKeeJoints are connected to everything in dentistry, yet no one wants to do it — or knows how! And to help you understand and rethink occlusion at...

Could It Be Airway? with Dr. Tracey Nguyễn from 2021-06-21T03:00

Could It Be Airway? Episode #312 with Dr. Tracey NguyễnAirway isn't just appliance therapy — it’s about reducing the risk of sleep-related disorders for overall health. And today’s guest, who didn’...

Crushing Candy: Pandemic Mental Health Strategies and Beyond with Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH from 2021-06-18T03:00

Crushing Candy: Pandemic Mental Health Strategies and Beyond Episode #311 with Kristy Menage Bernie, RDHAccording to the World Health Organization, one in four people will suffer from mental illnes...

Reshaping Dental Labs&Education with Dr. Mike DiTolla from 2021-06-14T03:00

Reshaping Dental Labs& Education Episode #310 with Dr. Mike DiTollaLabs will tell you that crowns take two weeks to make. But this isn't true — it could be made much quicker! And to teach you w...

Form Meets Function: The Magic of Interdisciplinary Care with Dr. Tito Norris from 2021-06-11T03:00

Form Meets Function: The Magic of Interdisciplinary Care Episode #309 with Dr. Tito NorrisAre you tired of the inefficient back-and-forth communication and guesswork with your specialists? Today’s ...

How to Produce 30% More Without Adding Any Hours or Raising Your Fees with Curtis Marshall from 2021-06-07T03:00

(Audio) How to Produce 30% More Without Adding Any Hours or Raising Your FeesEpisode #308 with Curtis Marshall Work smarter, not harder! Increasing your hours isn't the surest way to produce more. ...

Solutions to the Edentulous Dilemma with Dr. Pat Lillis from 2021-06-04T03:00

Solutions to the Edentulous Dilemma Episode #307 with Dr. Pat LillisMore and more patients are losing their teeth. And according to Dr. Pat Lillis, this trend will continue to grow. Today, Kirk Beh...

Future-Focused Dental Sleep Medicine with Dr. Steve Carstensen from 2021-05-31T03:00

Future-Focused Dental Sleep Medicine Episode #306 with Dr. Steve CarstensenAirway has a butterfly effect. If you don't breathe well, you don't sleep well. And we all know what poor sleep can do to ...

How to Avoid Making the Worst Hiring Mistake of Your Life with David Harris from 2021-05-28T03:00

How to Avoid Making the Worst Hiring Mistake of Your Life Episode #305 with David HarrisHiring without due diligence will cost you your time, money, and mental health. To teach you how to make bett...

The 2 Kinds of Dental Patients and Why It’s Important to You as a Dentist with Dr. Gary DeWood from 2021-05-24T03:00

The 2 Kinds of Dental Patients and Why It’s Important to You as a Dentist Episode #304 with Dr. Gary DeWoodThere are patients who believe they're healthy, and there are patients who believe they ha...

Getting the Dryness Out of Dry Mouth with Dr. John Cranham&Dr. Thomas Eschenroeder from 2021-05-21T03:00

Getting the Dryness Out of Dry Mouth Episode #303 with Dr. John Cranham& Dr. Thomas Eschenroeder Chronic dry mouth doesn’t just affect the aging population. It can be a result of genetics, vari...

Mental Fitness: The Game Changer with Dr. Jackie Kinley from 2021-05-17T03:00

Mental Fitness: The Game Changer Episode #302 with Dr. Jackie KinleyPeople exercise to improve their physical fitness. But how often do people exercise their brain for mental health? To teach you h...

This is Good Sh*t: What Every Dental Professional Should Know with Dr. Uche Odiatu from 2021-05-14T03:00

This is Good Sh*t: What Every Dental Professional Should Know Episode #301 with Dr. Uche OdiatuTwo apples a day could keep the doctor away! But very few North Americans — including dentists — consu...

Show and Tell or Show and Teach with Dr. M. Nader Sharifi from 2021-05-10T03:00

Show and Tell or Show and Teach Episode #300 with Dr. M. Nader SharifiA teacher can forever change the trajectory of your life. Good teachers tell, and better ones teach — but the great ones inspir...

The Missing Piece in Skeletal Growth and Development with Dr. Rebecca Bockow from 2021-05-07T03:00

The Missing Piece in Skeletal Growth and Development Episode #299 with Dr. Rebecca BockowAirway dysfunction can lead to a number of comorbidities — anything from tooth decay to behavioral concerns....

A Way to Find More of Your Ideal New Patients with Dr. Daren Becker from 2021-05-03T03:00

A Way to Find More of Your Ideal New Patients Episode #298 with Dr. Daren BeckerHow do you find more high-quality patients who are ideal for your practice? Today’s guest, Dr. Daren Becker, is here ...

Regulatory Changes that Every Practice Needs to Know with Linda Harvey from 2021-04-30T03:00

Regulatory Changes that Every Practice Needs to Know Episode #297 with Linda HarveyA lot has happened in dentistry during the pandemic, including regulatory changes. And if you’re wondering about t...

The Acronyms for Success in Marketing with Xaña Winans from 2021-04-26T03:00

The Acronyms for Success in Marketing Episode #296 with Xaña WinansMarketing isn't just about the pretty images — it’s all about the numbers! And without knowing your numbers, you can't improve you...

Avoid the COVID Mindset Gap with Dr. Christopher Phelps from 2021-04-23T03:00

Avoid the COVID Mindset Gap Episode #295 with Dr. Christopher PhelpsYou may be tired of hearing about the pandemic, but this topic is worth listening to! Today, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Christop...

Take Action: Treatment Coordination for a Successful Dental Practice with Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca from 2021-04-19T03:00

Take Action: Treatment Coordination for a Successful Dental Practice Episode #294 with Dr. Ann Marie GorczycaYou don't need to spend a cent to grow your practice — you just need to take action. To ...

Your Future’s So Bright You’ve Got to Wear Shades with Dr. Mark Hyman from 2021-04-16T03:00

Your Future’s So Bright You’ve Got to Wear Shades Episode #293 with Dr. Mark HymanEspecially post-Covid, you may be wondering about the future of dentistry. But don’t panic — Dr. Mark Hyman is here...

What Holds You Back in Dentistry&Sleep with Dr. Erin Elliott from 2021-04-12T03:00

What Holds You Back in Dentistry& Sleep? Episode #292 with Dr. Erin ElliottMaybe you want sleep and airway in your practice, but you’re feeling held back. Today, Dr. Erin Elliott returns on the...

Move It or Lose It – Beyond Ergonomics with Dr. Uche Odiatu from 2021-04-09T03:00

Move It or Lose It – Beyond Ergonomics Episode #291 with Dr. Uche OdiatuWe've all heard the benefits of exercise, but it goes beyond ergonomics. To remind you of the neurological benefits of being ...

The 5 Things That Patients Want with Dr. Sam Low from 2021-04-05T03:00

The 5 Things That Patients Want Episode #290 with Dr. Sam LowIf you've ever thought to yourself, “I don't know what my patients want,” and don't know where to begin, today’s guest is here to help d...

The 5 Things That Patients Want with Dr. Sam Low from 2021-04-05T03:00

The 5 Things That Patients Want Episode #290 with Dr. Sam LowIf you've ever thought to yourself, “I don't know what my patients want,” and don't know where to begin, today’s guest is here to help d...

The Dental Sleep Medicine Recipe for Success: Part 5 – Billing and Documentation with Dr. Mark Murphy from 2021-04-02T03:00

The Dental Sleep Medicine Recipe for Success: Episode #289 – Part 5 – Billing and Documentation with Dr. Mark MurphyScreening and treating your patients might’ve been easy. But now comes the worst ...

The Dental Sleep Medicine Recipe for Success: Part 4 – Treatment with Dr. Mark Murphy from 2021-04-01T03:00

The Dental Sleep Medicine Recipe for Success: Episode #288 – Part 4 – Treatment with Dr. Mark MurphyNow that your patients have been tested, it’s time to figure out the best way to help them. In pa...

The Dental Sleep Medicine Recipe for Success: Part 3 – Testing with Dr. Mark Murphy from 2021-03-31T03:00

The Dental Sleep Medicine Recipe for Success: Episode #287 – Part 3 – Testing with Dr. Mark MurphyYou've talked to your patients about sleep apnea, screened them, and finally convinced them to see ...

The Dental Sleep Medicine Recipe for Success: Part 2 – Screening with Dr. Mark Murphy from 2021-03-30T03:00

The Dental Sleep Medicine Recipe for Success: Episode #286 – Part 2 – Screening with Dr. Mark MurphyYou already screen patients for oral cancer — now, do it for sleep apnea! In part two of this ser...

The Dental Sleep Medicine Recipe for Success: Part 1 – Physiology with Dr. Mark Murphy from 2021-03-29T03:00

The Dental Sleep Medicine Recipe for Success: Episode #285 – Part 1 – Physiology with Dr. Mark MurphySnoring is more than just noise, according to Dr. Mark Murphy. Over a billion people suffer from...

Where Structured Interdisciplinary Concepts Started with Dr. Jeff Brucia from 2021-03-19T03:00

Where Structured Interdisciplinary Concepts Started Episode #284 with Dr. Jeff BruciaIf you’re frustrated with dentistry, you're not alone. Today, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Jeff Brucia from F.A.C...

Why Leadership is Your Most Valuable Marketing Strategy with Xaña Winans from 2021-03-15T03:00

Why Leadership is Your Most Valuable Marketing Strategy Episode #283 with Xaña WinansYou want to grow your practice, so you turn to marketing. But it’s not just the marketing that will solve your p...

Both Sides of a Great Associateship with Dr. Kevin Groth&Dr. Renee Miller from 2021-03-12T03:00

Both Sides of a Great Associateship Episode #282 with Dr. Kevin Groth& Dr. Renee Miller A great associateship is possible — it’s a matter of effort and open-mindedness from both sides. And toda...

No BS Interview on Digital Photography with Dr. Adamo Notarantonio from 2021-03-08T03:00

No BS Interview on Digital Photography Episode #281 with Dr. Adamo NotarantonioIf you want to be a good dentist, you need a digital camera — and know how to use it! In today’s podcast, Kirk Behrend...

The Art of Selling in Dentistry with Dr. Leonard Tau from 2021-03-05T03:00

The Art of Selling in Dentistry Episode #280 with Dr. Leonard TauA myth about dental patients is that they only care about cost. While that may be a significant factor, patients also care about hig...

Right People, Right Seats with Kirk Behrendt and Christina Byrne from 2021-03-01T03:00

Right People, Right Seats Episode #279 with Kirk Behrendt and Christina ByrneYou want to find the right people for your practice, but how do you find them? To answer that question, Kirk Behrendt ch...

7 Steps to Drop Your Bad PPOs with Dave Monohan – CEO of Kleer.com from 2021-02-26T03:00

7 Steps to Drop Your Bad PPOs Episode #278 with Dave Monohan – CEO of Kleer.comAre you tired of dealing with bad PPOs in your practice? Many dentists are, but have a hard time moving away from them...

5 Things Every Dentist Needs to Know About Nutrition with Dr. Uche Odiatu from 2021-02-22T03:00

5 Things Every Dentist Needs to Know About Nutrition Episode #277 with Dr. Uche OdiatuDentists are experts on teeth. But how many are experts in nutrition? Today, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Uche...

How DSM Saved Some Practices During the Pandemic with Dr. Mark Murphy from 2021-02-19T03:00

How DSM Saved Some Practices During the Pandemic Episode #276 with Dr. Mark MurphyWhat if adding dental sleep medicine to your practice not only improved people’s health but also increased revenue?...

The Current State of Education in Dentistry with Dr. Wael Garine from 2021-02-15T03:00

The Current State of Education in Dentistry Episode #275 with Dr. Wael GarineMain Takeaways: There is a lot more to learn after dental school!Learn from verified sources such as Seattle Study Club....

General Dentistry&Sleep: How They Go Together with Dr. Erin Elliott from 2021-02-12T03:00

General Dentistry& Sleep: How They Go Together Episode #274 with Dr. Erin ElliottSnoring is a problem that almost everyone denies having. In fact, most people don't realize they do it, or how p...

The Bulletproof Practice with Dr. Craig Spodak from 2021-02-08T03:00

The Bulletproof Practice Episode #273 with Dr. Craig SpodakMany dentists want a bulletproof practice, but few know how to build it. If you happen to be one of them, you're in luck! Today, Kirk Be...

The Bulletproof Practice with Dr. Craig Spodak from 2021-02-08T03:00

The Bulletproof Practice
Episode #273 with Dr. Craig Spodak
Many dentists want a bulletproof practice, but few know how to build it. If you happen to be one of them, you're in luck! Today...

Dr. John Cranham: A Story of Courage and Hope: The Cornell Effect from 2021-02-05T03:00

A Story of Courage and Hope: The Cornell Effect  Episode# 272 with John CranhamLife may not always go to plan, but there isn’t a shadow of a doubt that each moment is a beautiful one. There i...

Dr. John Cranham: A Story of Courage and Hope: The Cornell Effect from 2021-02-05T03:00

A Story of Courage and Hope: The Cornell Effect
Episode# 272 with John Cranham
Life may not always go to plan, but there isn’t a shadow of a doubt that each moment is a beautiful one. The...

5 Essential Numbers You Need for a Successful Practice with Dr. David Moffet from 2021-02-01T03:00

(Audio)  5 Essential Numbers You Need for a Successful  Practice   Episode #271 with Dr. David Moffet  You may say, “I think my practice is doing well.” But you can't just ...

5 Essential Numbers You Need for a Successful Practice with Dr. David Moffet from 2021-02-01T03:00

(Audio)
5 Essential Numbers You Need for a Successful Practice
Episode #271 with Dr. David Moffet
You may say, “I think my practice is doing well.” But you can't just think it’s do...

270 - Best Financial Practices to Keep the Money You Earn with David Harris from 2021-01-29T03:00

Best Financial Practices So You Can Keep the Money You Earn  Episode #270 with David Harris  “Embezzlement? That can never happen in my practice!” Well, it can — and most likely will — a...

269: Dr. Scott MacLean: HOW I GOT HERE: Untold Stories of the Superheroes of Dentistry from 2021-01-27T03:00

HOW I GOT HERE: Untold Stories of the Superheroes of Dentistry  Episode #269 with Dr. Scott MacLean  “Some tortures are physical, and some are mental. But the one that is both is dental....

268: You Can't Always Be the Hero in Dentistry with Dr. Chad Duplantis from 2021-01-24T03:00

You Can't Always Be the Hero in Dentistry Episode #268 with Dr. Chad DuplantisSee the video, show notes, quotes and links at https://www.actdental.com/268 “Know thyself,” declared some wise folk be...

267: Dr. Lee Ann Brady: Zirconia or Emax, Which is Better? from 2021-01-19T08:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, Kirk and the ACT Dental team speak to Dr. Lee Brady about the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic as well as tips for prioritizing what really counts in yo...

266: Navigating Your Way Through the First Decade with Dr. Kevin Groth from 2021-01-14T08:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, Kirk and the ACT Dental team speak with one of their favorite clients, Dr. Kevin Groth. Kevin talks about his time working with ACT Dental and how they h...

265: Janice Hurley: The Virtual Image Makeover for Dentists in 2021 from 2021-01-11T08:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, Kirk speaks with image expert Janice Hurley about how to maintain your best image while meeting with clients remotely via Zoom and the like. They first d...

264: Critical Marketing Musts for a Great 2021 with Xana Winans from 2021-01-08T08:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, host Kirk Behrendt sits down with his longtime friend, dental marketing guru, Xana Winans. Xana and Kirk talk all things marketing in 2021—focusing on cr...

263: Dr. Mark Hyman and Onset's Craig Conrardy: Seat Them, Treat Them and Complete Them from 2021-01-06T08:00

On this episode of The Best Practices Show, Kirk cohosts with Dr. Mark Hyman as they talk with Onset’s Craig Conrardy all about the practice of buffering anesthetic. Buffering raises the pH of any ...

262: Chuck Blakeman: The Need to Re-Humanize the Workplace from 2021-01-04T14:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, host Kirk Behrendt sits down with serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author Chuck Blakeman to talk re-humanizing the workplace of a dental practice. Blake...

261: Simplifying Real Estate Decisions with Austin Hair and Nathan Palmer from 2021-01-01T08:00

This episode of The Best Practices Show is all about real estate. Austin Hair and Nathan Palmer sit down with host Kirk Behrendt to discuss how to handle relocating your practice and how to navigat...

260: The Isolation Factor and the Importance of a Team with Dr. David Mugford from 2020-12-30T14:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, guest Dr. David Mugford, sits down with host Kirk Behrendt and cohost Dr. Bill Robbins to discuss the biggest challenge to being successful in a practice...

Episode #259: Technology and Security in the Digital Age with Dr. Lorne Lavine from 2020-12-28T14:00

On this episode of The Best Practices Show, host Kirk Behrendt sits down with Dr. Lorne Lavine to discuss IT security, specifically in regard to protection against ransomware viruses. Lorne begins ...

Episode #258: 4 Pearls to Maximize Your RDH Department with Dr. Sam Low from 2020-12-01T06:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, Dr. Sam Low highlights four critical areas in which to improve your practice’s efficiency, profitability and customer relationships. He brings his 25 yea...

Episode #257: Update from the ADA and HR with Dr. Rich Rosato and Robyn Reis from 2020-11-30T06:00

Dr. Rich Rosado and Robyn Reis make a guest appearance to update listeners on the ADA’s work and current HR concerns. They emphasizes the importance of understanding and implementing various safet...

Happy Thanksgiving from ACT Dental from 2020-11-26T10:51

From all of us at ACT Dental, we wish you the happiest of holidays and pray you are all safe, healthy and able to enjoy time with family and friends. It is a season of gratitude and there is much t...

Episode #256: Cyber Security with Debi Carr from 2020-11-24T06:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, Kirk sits down with Debi Carr to explore the many ways in which dental practices might be vulnerable to data breaches, hacking or other cyber threats. Th...

Episode #255: Inside the Heart of the Dentist with Dr. Lauralee Nygaard from 2020-11-23T06:00

Our guest on this episode of the Best Practices Show podcast is Dr. Lauralee Nygaard, a renowned periodontist and long-time member and leader of the Seattle Study Club. Lauralee chose dentistry as ...

Episode #254: It's Only Money with Dr. Gary DeWood from 2020-11-20T06:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, we revisit an interview that occurred during the COVID-19 Conference with Dr. Gary DeWood about treating patients in the middle of the COVID pandemic, (D...

Episode #253: Better Understanding of Appliance Therapy with Dr. Michelle Lee from 2020-11-19T06:00

Dr. Michelle Lee delivers a presentation on an array of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), the problems they cause for Dr. Lee’s patients, and how different appliances can offer therapeutic solutio...

Episode #252: How to Own Real Estate on the Front Page of Google with Sean White from 2020-11-18T06:00

Sean White, CEO of Whiteboard Marketing, specializes in helping dental offices establish an effective media presence and optimize available web search tools. When it comes to ensuring a thriving pr...

Episode #251: 5 Fast Ways to Fill Your Schedule Now with Christina Byrne from 2020-11-17T06:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, ACT Dental Lead Coach Christina Byrne joins me to cover one of the most important and highly requested questions from dental practices: How do we fill ou...

Episode #250: Inside Secrets to Sequencing Restorative Dentistry with Dr. Glenn DuPont from 2020-11-16T06:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, Kirk sits down with Dr. Glenn Dupont, who has been in dentistry for forty-one years, and has experience and expertise in restorative dentistry. Initially...

Episode #249: What the Future Holds for Guided Surgery with Dr. Scott MacLean from 2020-11-13T06:00

Seattlestudyclub.com for general resources and check out the SSC Symposium, which is online this year from January 29-31, 2021 Dr. Scott MacLean YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRp7F...

Episode #248: The Dilemma of Digital Dentistry with Dr. John Cranham from 2020-11-12T06:00

Dr. John Cranham, a full-time dentist and also a lecturer, discusses the digital dilemma: the transition and cost of going digital in dentistry. John begins by addressing the reason for going digit...

Episode #247: Orthodontic Insights on Moving from Analog to Digital Dentistry with Dr. Drew Ferris from 2020-11-11T06:00

Drew is an orthodontist who specializes in Invisalign. Initially, Drew, who will be a keynote speaker, describes the Seattle Study Club Symposium. The Seattle Study Club is one of the best resource...

Episode #246: Authentic Secrets to Create a Comprehensive Practice with Dr. Joshua Austin from 2020-11-09T06:00

On this episode of The Best Practices Show, Kirk and Kevin spend time talking with Dr. Joshua Austin. Initially, Josh points out that he strives to always be authentic because he doesn’t want other...

Episode #245: 5 Ways to Reduce PPO Dependency with Kirk Behrendt and Jenni Poulos from 2020-11-08T06:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, Kirk talks with Jenni Poulos, a lead practice coach at ACT Dental. Kirk and Jenni discuss three important frameworks, the first being"E-R=C"(Expectation ...

Episode #244: Treatment Options When There Are None with Dr. Bob Margeas from 2020-11-06T06:00

In this episode of The Best Practices Show, Kirk speaks with Dr. Kevin Groth and Dr. Bob Margeas. Dr. Margeas specializes in restorative dentistry and is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Bob enjoys the p...

Episode #243: The Most Effective Ways to Get Google Reviews with Bob Sommers from 2020-10-23T06:45

On this episode of The Best Practices Show, Kirk talks with Bob Sommers, the ‘Likeability Guy’ and creator of the Five Star Review System. They begin by discussing the importance of Google reviews ...

Episode #242: 2 Very Powerful Ideas for Better Work/Life Balance as a Dentist from 2020-10-22T10:06

Dr. Bill Robbins - General Dentist in San Antonio, Texas that has a"very rich life"that has still had his fair share of challenges. He has published over 80 articles, abstracts, and chapters on a ...

Episode #241: The 2 Secrets to Successful Reviews with Sean White: Whiteboard Marketing from 2020-10-10T06:00

·      Whiteboard Marketing is an outsourced full-service marketing group looking to help businesses like dentists by understanding where they want to take their compa...

Episode #240: The Keys to Letting Go As A Dentist with Dr. John Cranham from 2020-10-07T16:15

I think for a lot of us, the COVID pause had us all thinking about what is, what sort of matters most and, and, you know, got us to think about where we are. 05:06This is maybe a bit of an announc...

Episode #239: 4 Critical Steps to Not Losing Money With Restorative Cases with Dr. Glenn DuPont from 2020-10-03T07:00

Episode #238: Post-COVID: Are You Killing It or Are You Struggling? with Dr. Leonard Hess from 2020-09-30T12:00

Episode #237: The Future of Respiratory Health in Dentistry with Fred Joyal&Cherie Le Penske from 2020-09-23T22:55

Episode #236: COVID Update: Where Are We and What Have We Learned with Dr. John Molinari from 2020-09-17T22:50

Episode #235: Salary vs Hourly Wages - Which One is Best for Your Practice with Drew Hinrichs from 2020-09-15T15:22

It is difficult to know which is the most fair way to let your team members know you value them, that they feel that value, yet is still fair to you as an employer. To have expectations met in a f...

Episode #234: The New Dentist Movement and Lesson Learned with Dr. Kevin Groth from 2020-09-13T22:28

In the first few years of your career there are many questions you may have. In the middle to ending years of your career there are many answers you wish you could give to those just beginning. D...

Episode #233: Get More Patients Without Spending Any Money with Curtis Marshall from 2020-09-13T22:25

Was the money worth it? Did you see a return on your investment? Curtis Marshall spends some time with Kirk explaining how to see more new patients without spending your hard earned money!

Episode #232: How to Avoid the Production Plummet (3 Steps to End the Year Strong) with Xana Winans from 2020-09-03T14:05

Our guest on this episode of The Best Practices show is Xana Williams, Founder and CEO of Golden Proportions Marketing. Xana coaches Kirk and the ACT Dental team often on their marketing plan and s...

Episode #231: The Life of a Biomaterial Researcher with Dr. Nate Lawson from 2020-09-02T23:03

BPS231 The Life of a Biomaterial Researcher with Dr. Nate Lawson Today’s Episode:Dr. Nate Lawson is here. Nate is the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmin...

Episode #230: Occlusion&TMD -- Keeping it Simple with Dr. William"Bo"Bruce from 2020-07-10T03:30

Episode #230: Dr. William “Bo” Bruce - Occlusion& TMD -- Keeping it Simple. Occlusion is one of the key building blocks of a great dental practice. We must know the fundamentals. In addition, ...

Episode #229: The Red Flag Warnings of Heart Attack and Strokes with Drs. Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen from 2020-07-09T05:00

Episode #229: The Red Flag Warnings of Heart Attack and Stroke with Drs. Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen Today’s Episode:Drs. Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen are the doctors behind the BaleDoneen Method. T...

Episode #228: The Hidden Ingredient to Doing More Dentistry with Dr. Mark Hyman from 2020-06-29T10:00

Episode #228: The Hidden Ingredient to Doing More Dentistry with Dr. Mark Hyman Today’s Episode:Dr. Mark Hyman is here to talk about the secret of getting more dentistry into your practice. There i...

Episode #227: Secrets to More New Patients by Removing Friction with Dr. Eric Rindler from 2020-06-19T10:00

Episode #227: Secrets to More New Patients by Removing Friction with Dr. Eric RindlerToday’s Episode: Dr. Eric Rindler is here to talk about his tool Schedule Widget that removes resistance for p...

Fighting Inflammation and Treating More Than Heart Attacks with Dr. Bradley Bale from 2020-02-12T05:49

Dr. Bradley Bale has been on the cutting edge of heart health for decades. I’m excited to talk with him because this is such an important topic for new and established dentists. There is evidence t...

Episode #226: Top 3 Fears of Patients and Dentists Combined with Dr. Ashton Prince from 2020-02-05T00:03

Dr. Ashton Prince is here to talk about the three fears that patients have and how to overcome them, and the three fears that dentists have and how to overcome those. Dr. Prince has a restorative a...

Making it Easy to Grow Your Practice Through Membership Plans with Megan Lohman from 2020-01-20T17:45

If you're a private care fee-for-service dentist, and you're wondering how you can sustain your practice for the long term, this show’s for you. Dentistry changed in 2013 when people started losing...

Episode #225: ScheduleWidget to Remove Friction with Drs. Bill Robbins and Joshua Austin from 2020-01-08T16:12

Bill Robbins and Joshua Austin are here today to talk about an inexpensive way to remove friction and get more customers in the door. You know Bill Robbins, he’s been on the show in the past. He’s ...

Episode #224: Getting Fit and Staying Fit with Dr. Uche Odiatu from 2019-12-30T14:59

If you're looking for a brand new way to look at the new year and create the best year ever this show is for you, because Dr. Uche Odiatu is here to talk about getting fit, staying fit, and how to ...

Episode #223: Best Practices of Successful Membership Programs with Dave Monahan from 2019-12-19T17:00

Are you struggling with bad discount plans, low rates of acceptance from uninsured patients, or dealing with dental insurance that just isn’t good for you or your patients? These are common problem...

Episode #222: 6 Steps to Time Blocking and Strategic Scheduling with Christina Byrne from 2019-12-12T14:00

Today’s Episode: Being a dentist is one of the greatest jobs in the US, but it’s up to you as the dentist and practice owner to make sure that you schedule your work in a way that brings you joy, ...

Episode #221: Should You Pay Almost Nothing on Your Student Loans? with Travis Hornsby from 2019-12-04T22:49

Today’s Episode: Debt can be a huge stressor for recent graduates and young dentists. According to my guest today, students leaving NYU dental school in 2023 could have as much as $700,000 in debt...

Episode #220: The Secrets of Hiring with Tonya Lanthier from 2019-11-27T15:22

Having the right people can make or break your practice. But finding and hiring the right team members can be one of the biggest challenges you face. In todays show, Tonya Lanthier shares her insig...

Episode #219: 5 Steps to Driving Your Dental Practice With Medical Billing with Laurie Owens from 2019-11-21T19:39

Driving your practice forward is a goal that most dentists have. We have a special show today that will give you five solid methods to drive your practice forward through medical billing. My friend...

Episode #218: How Airway-Focused Dentistry Can Change Peoples Lives with Dr. Jamison R. Spencer from 2019-11-14T21:02

New studies in airway-focused dentistry are ushering in a major paradigm shift in our field. Fifteen Years ago, airway wasn’t even on our radar. For those of us focusing on TMD, it was all about se...

Episode #217: Dental Membership Programs with Jordon Comstock from Boomcloud from 2019-11-05T21:54

Episode #216: Communication Rhythms with ACT Dental Director of Coaching, Leigh Ann Feight from 2019-11-01T15:02

Everyone agrees that the key to having a great practice is having a great team. But the key to having a great team is GREAT communication. On today's episode, ACT Dental Director of Coaching, Leigh...

Episode #215 - How You Can Get More Patients Without Spending Any Extra Dollars Using the Data That You Already Have! with Curtis Marshall from Dental Intel from 2019-10-23T16:03

Today’s Episode: New and established dentists spend a lot of resources on marketing. Even those that say they don’t pay for marketing put time and resources into making sure that they have happy p...

Episode #214: The Importance of Keeping Accurate Medical Billing Records with Laurie Owens from 2019-10-17T14:57

Episode #213: Why Your Practice Needs a Membership Plan with Dave Monahan from Kleer from 2019-10-11T18:29

Episode #212: Build Your Practice With a Wellness Approach with Dr. Doug Thompson from 2019-10-01T13:38

Dentistry is changing and evolving and the opportunities for young dentists are endless. When just starting out, it’s good to be able to differentiate yourself. Today’s incredible expert is Doug Th...

Episode #211: Airway: Why Can’t I Get My Orthodontist On Board? with Dr. Jeff Rouse from 2019-01-31T21:24

Episode #210: The Three Things You Need to Know to Understand Your Real Production with Curtis Marshall of Dental Intel from 2019-01-31T21:21

Episode #209: Developing Your Competitive Advantage: A New Way of Looking at Fee For Service with Dr. Jim Otten from 2019-01-31T21:20

Episode #208: Dentistry’s Untapped Secret to Attracting Bigger Cases with Xana Winans of goldenproportionsmarketing.com from 2019-01-02T20:36

Episode #207: The Major Shift Ahead in Dentistry with Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson, Senior Faculty at thedawsonacademy.com from 2019-01-02T20:35

Episode #206: Thriving in a Sea of Sameness with Dr. Joshua Austin from 2019-01-02T00:05

Episode #205: The 6 Changes Coming in Medical Billing That You Must Know with Laurie Owens from 2019-01-02T00:04

Episode #204: Instagram Marketing for Dentists with Rita Zamora from 2018-11-17T00:22

Episode #203: How Do I Reduce My PPO Writeoffs? with Sandi Hudson from 2018-11-16T23:30

Episode #202: 5 Triggers That You Should Consider Medical Billing for Dentistry with Laurie Owens of imagnsolutions.com from 2018-11-08T17:35

Episode #200: The 8 Reasons Why Your Practice Needs Subscription Revenue with Jordon Comstock of boomcloudapps.com from 2018-11-08T17:32

Episode #201: How to Supercharge Performance with One Finger with Curtis Marshall of Dental Intel from 2018-11-08T17:32

Episode #199: Hate Your Morning Huddles? Four Easy Steps to Reverse That with Curtis Marshall from 2018-10-25T18:42

Episode #198: Don’t Get Left Behind: 3 Things You Can Do to Stop Up Your Social Media Marketing with Laura Maly and Michael Anderson from 2018-10-25T18:41

Episode #197: The Marketing X Files with Xana Winans Episode 2- How to Use Video to Double Your Website Traffic in 2019 from 2018-10-25T18:11

Episode #196: The Major Problem With Sleep Issues in Dentistry with Roger Price from 2018-10-12T17:47

Episode #195: The Marketing X Files with Xana Winans Episode 1- Leveraging Social Proof to Convert Shoppers Into Callers from 2018-10-12T17:38

Episode #194: The 10 Commandments of Successful Dentists with Dr. Mark Hyman from 2018-10-12T17:24

Episode #193: Orofacial Analysis with Dr. Kyle Stanley from 2018-10-12T17:13

Episode #192: Thriving as a Female in a Man’s World with Dr. Danine Fresch Gray from 2018-10-12T16:56

Episode #191: The Makeup of a Dental Thief with David Harris from 2018-10-12T16:55

Episode #190: 5 Fast Ways to Double New Patients From Your Website with Xana Winans from 2018-09-21T19:08

Episode #189: The Truth About the Top 10% of Dentists When it Comes to Case Acceptance with Curtis Marshall from 2018-09-05T19:49

Episode #188: 5 Steps to Doubling Your Production with Wendy Briggs from 2018-09-05T19:48

Episode #187: Profit First: A New Way to Look at Profit for Dentists with Drew Hinrichs from 2018-09-05T19:47

Episode #186: Kissing in a Denture with Dr. Marco Brindis from 2018-09-05T19:46

Episode #185: The Secret Recipe for a Successful Dental Membership Program with Jordon Comstock from 2018-09-05T19:45

Episode #184: The ADA’s Position On Pediatric Airway and Why It is So Important in Dentistry with Dr. Jeffrey Rouse from 2018-09-05T19:45

Episode #183: Don’t Save Teeth, Save Lives with Dr. Bob Gottlieb from 2018-09-05T19:44

Episode #182: The Two Things That Have Significantly Changed With Your Patients…and You Don’t Even Know What They Are with Fred Joyal from 2018-09-05T19:43

Episode #181: Terminal Dentition: Why Should We Care? with Dr. Ricardo Mitrani from 2018-09-05T19:42

Episode #180: The Key to Turning a Dental Need Into a Want with Dr. Chris Phelps from 2018-09-05T19:41

Episode #179: Why Collections Is the Worst Number to Track with Curtis Marshall from 2018-09-05T19:41

Episode #178: One of the Keys That Sabotage Patients’ Treatment Outcomes with Dr. Uche Odiatu from 2018-09-05T19:40

Episode #177: Does Balance Really Exist in Dentistry? with Dr. Daren Becker from 2018-09-05T19:35

Episode #176: How Many Insurance Plans Should I Be On? with Dr. Jason Stoner from 2018-09-05T19:34

Episode #175: The Missing Piece to Your New Patient Puzzle with Laura Maly and Michael Anderson from 2018-09-05T19:32

Episode #174: What To Do When Your Team Members Don’t Do What You Ask of Them with Rachel Wall from 2018-09-05T19:19

Episode #173: How to Get Financial Arrangements Out of Your Head and Into the Computer with Dayna Johnson from 2018-09-05T19:12

Episode #172: The Missing Middle Step in Creating Real Change with Katherine Eitel Belt from 2018-09-05T19:10

Episode #171: The Two Deadly Killers of Your Practice, and Most Don’t Know What They Are with Curtis Marshall from 2018-09-05T18:45

Episode #170: Time is the New Rich with Dr. Brian Gray from 2018-09-05T18:38

Episode #169: Millennials in Dentistry: Looking for a Mentor or Tormenter? with Dr. Roger Macias from 2018-09-05T18:32

Episode #168: The Keys to a Self-Managing Team with Dr. Fred Troxel from 2018-09-05T18:30

Episode #167: Childrens’ Airway: What’s New About That For Dentists? with Dr. Steve Carstensen from 2018-09-05T18:29

Episode #166: The Next Big Wave in Dentistry with Dr. Tom Dawson from 2018-09-05T18:28

Episode #165: Health Centered Dentistry in Modern Practice with Dr. Kevin Kwiecien from 2018-09-05T18:26

Episode #164: The 4 Keys to Increasing Productivity – And It’s Not About Speed with Dr. Bruce Baird from 2018-09-05T18:25

Episode #163: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Dental Assistants with Kevin Henry from 2018-09-05T18:22

Episode #162: Where the Codes Come From and the Magic Words to Get Them Paid with Dr. Roy Shelburne from 2018-09-05T18:21

Episode #161: Marketing Secrets That Really Aren’t Secrets with Kristie Boltz from 2018-09-05T18:20

Episode #160: Top 5 Tips For Practicing a Rewarding Career in Dentistry with Dr. Johnson Hagood from 2018-09-05T18:19

Episode #159: Bonding Techniques – The Superhero That No Implant Likes with Dr. Marco Brindis from 2018-09-05T18:18