Best ACT Dental Podcasts (2024)

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723: Financial Freedom VS. Financial Independence – Dr. Jim McKee 39:49

4h ago39:49

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723: Financial Freedom VS. Financial Independence – Dr. Jim McKee Financial independence is your ultimate goal. But it won't happen if you don't plan for it! To help you achieve financial health as early as possible in your career, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share great advice that you didn't hear in …

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317: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 4 with Nichoel Burdge, Kay Fritze, Allison Cook, Jen Ludwig, Mike Claugherty, Scott Gallacher, & Dee Grimm 1:08:47

3d ago1:08:47

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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722: How Airway, Jaw Joints, & Autonomic Nervous System Issues Are Creating Today’s Orthodontic Patients – Dr. Drew McDonald 45:13

1d ago45:13

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722: How Airway, Jaw Joints, & Autonomic Nervous System Issues Are Creating Today’s Orthodontic Patients – Dr. Drew McDonald Today, orthodontics goes beyond just straight teeth. With better technology and better imaging, we can now include joints and airway for more comprehensive care. To highlight the importance of imaging in the future of orthodo…

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Do budgets matter? 53:35

1h ago53:35

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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her latest budget Tuesday, with big spending plans to increase the housing supply, deliver on commitments to Indigenous people, boost funding to the Canadian military and finally deliver on a promise to create a Canada Disability Benefit. But there is more to the budget’s $39.3 billion in new spending than …

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721: 14 Insights From Designing Smiles With Dr. Michael Apa & Dr. Christian Coachman – Dr. Christian Coachman 1:26:45

4d ago1:26:45

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There is more than one way to design the “perfect” smile. Recently, two of the best dentists in the world, Dr. Michael Apa and Dr. Christian Coachman, debated these concepts at the Designing Smiles event in Miami. To share some of his key insights and takeaways, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, who …

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720: 2 Questions to Know if You Are Doing the Right Thing – Debra Engelhardt-Nash 46:18

1d ago46:18

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How do you know you're doing the right thing for your practice? There's an easy way to answer that, and it’s with two simple questions. To share what they are and how you can apply it to any dilemma you face, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Institute, with her expert advice for creating the best practice cult…

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316: excited about exocad (Insights 2024) with Christine McClymont & Dr. August de Oliveira 1:05:57

3d ago1:05:57

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The shirts and hoodies are BACK! Back in January we sold "Dental Technicians: Making Dentist Look Good since the 1700s" shirts for Lab Day. So many people asked us to bring them back, so we did! Get them here before April 18! https://www.bonfire.com/vftb-the-zippered-hoodie-era/ This week we talk all about the exocad event of the year, exocad Insig…

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719: The Leadership Blueprint: Elevating Your Dental Practice Culture – Adriana Booth 1:03:19

4d ago1:03:19

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719: The Leadership Blueprint: Elevating Your Dental Practice Culture – Adriana Booth Are you feeling miserable in your practice? There's only one way to fix it, and that's by becoming a better leader. To help you achieve this, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with a blueprint for creating a better culture in y…

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718: It’s Time to Rethink TMD – Dr. Jim McKee 44:48

7d ago44:48

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718: It’s Time to Rethink TMD – Dr. Jim McKee Every area of dentistry has evolved — except TMD! It’s time to rethink it, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to dispel the myths and fears around treating TMD patients. Many patients need this treatment — so stop referring them out! To learn about the opportunit…

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717: 6 Steps to Leading Great Team Meetings – Robyn Theisen 29:35

9d ago29:35

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717: 6 Steps to Leading Great Team Meetings – Robyn Theisen If you think you don't have time for team meetings — think again. You don't have time not to do them! To highlight the importance of consistent communication, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain why meeting with your team is critical and how to…

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Maximizing Dental Practice Success 38:44

10d ago38:44

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Introduction: Join Duane Tinker as he welcomes Leah Roling, an acclaimed life coach and celebrated author of "Shift" and "Nobody's Coming to Save You." Specializing in dental professionals' growth and success, Leah shares transformative insights aimed at enhancing both personal and professional realms. Embracing the Platinum Rule with Leah Roling: …

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More artificial intelligence, less human intelligence 6:17

10d ago6:17

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In this new phase in the rise of the machines, we risk becoming little more than pawns of artificial intelligence.For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/04/more-artificial-intelligence-less-human.html. Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):https://youtu.be/2…

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315: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 3 with James & James Angelone, Patrick Coon, and Peggy Alexander 1:17:18

10d ago1:17:18

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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716: Increasing Confidence Through Personal Alignment & Self Worth – Allison Lacoursiere 35:49

17d ago35:49

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716: Increasing Confidence Through Personal Alignment & Self-Worth – Allison Lacoursiere Knowing yourself is the best thing you can do in life. It will lead to self-acceptance, self-love, and more confidence — soft skills that are vital to every business owner. To help you discover and increase your self-worth, Kirk Behrendt brings in Allison Lacou…

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Does the Online Harms Act go too far? 1:07:46

14d ago1:07:46

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The federal government’s latest effort to regulate speech on the internet was met with relief from parents who’ve long advocated for a safer space online for their children, but with alarm from free speech advocates who believe the government’s bill goes too far. This week on “It’s Political,” we dig into the Online Harms Act with a number of exper…

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715: Helping a Patient vs. Making Business Out of a Patient – Dr. Marco Brindis 34:27

14d ago34:27

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You need money to run your business. But your patients should always come first! To help you strike the balance of affordability, profitability, and quality care, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Marco Brindis, chairman of the Prosthodontics Department of Louisiana State University, to share his insight into a successful treatment planning process. Do…

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714: The Latest Trends in Digital Workflows – Dr. John Cranham 38:49

20d ago38:49

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Whether you like it or not, digital dentistry is the future. To help you embrace rather than fear this change, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. John Cranham, co-founder of Cranham Culp Digital Dental, to explain how he is doing the best dentistry of his career at the age of 63. High-level dentistry requires high-level technology! To learn how a digita…

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314: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 2 with Dr. Sandy & James Kirk, Dr. Ed McLaren, and Patrick Allen 1:08:44

22d ago1:08:44

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The shirts and hoodies are BACK! Back in January we sold "Dental Technicians: Making Dentist Look Good since the 1700s" shirts for Lab Day. So many people asked us to bring them back, so we did! Get them here before April 18! https://www.bonfire.com/vftb-the-zippered-hoodie-era/ Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather,…

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713: 60 Minute Mastery: Time Efficiency for Hygienists – Miranda Beeson & Michelle Wakeman 40:21

18d ago40:21

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713: 60 Minute Mastery: Time Efficiency for Hygienists – Miranda Beeson & Michelle Wakeman Do your hygienists complain about not having time? Are they constantly behind at every appointment? Don't blame them — blame your systems! To show that 60 minutes IS enough time, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson and Michelle Wakeman, two of ACT’s amaz…

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712: How Did This All Begin & How Did You Get Here? – Dr. Dennis Hartlieb 1:31:03

21d ago1:31:03

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712: How Did This All Begin & How Did You Get Here? – Dr. Dennis Hartlieb In this special crossover episode, the tables are turned! Kirk Behrendt is interviewed on the Dental Online Training Sharecast, a podcast by Dr. Dennis Hartlieb, founder of Dental Online Training. Kirk shares everything from his early years, the origins of ACT Dental, and his…

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711: Why Gross Production is the Worst Metric for Dentists – Dr. Barrett Straub 40:51

23d ago40:51

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711: Why Gross Production is the Worst Metric for Dentists – Dr. Barrett Straub A big part of having a better practice and a better life is understanding your numbers. But if you focus on the wrong ones, it can destroy your business! Gross production is one of the worst metrics for dentists, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s C…

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A pet hate 7:13

23d ago7:13

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Pet owners who double up as radical climate activists would be making a big statement — and no small difference — if they ditched their furry friends.For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/03/a-pet-hate.html.Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):https://yout…

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313: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 1 with Michael Wandling, Vinod Dudhat, Brian Johns, and Rob Fletcher 1:18:14

24d ago1:18:14

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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710: Mastering the Hand-Off; 1 Move With Big Impact – Michelle Wakeman 24:30

25d ago24:30

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710: Mastering the Hand-Off; 1 Move With Big Impact – Michelle Wakeman Are you ever at the doctor’s office and feel like no one is listening? That could be happening in your own dental practice! One solution is the hand-off, an important element in your practice. Kirk Behrendt brings in Michelle Wakeman, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain wha…

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709: The Why’s and Y’s of Zirconia – Dr. Shashikant Singhal 28:28

26d ago28:28

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709: The Why’s and Y’s of Zirconia – Dr. Shashikant Singhal How much do you know about zirconia? If zirconia is still a mystery, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Shashikant Singhal, Director of Education & Professional Services at Ivoclar, to explain the different types of zirconia, its properties, and what dentists get wrong wh…

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What would Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre do? 57:04

1M ago57:04

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre attempted to topple the Liberal government this week by introducing a motion calling for a non-confidence vote on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to increase the carbon price on April 1. With all the other parties supporting a price on carbon — the Bloc Québécois, the NDP and the Greens — Poilievre’s motion…

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708: PPO Independence: Turn ‘Do You Take My Insurance?’ Into a Winning Conversation! – Ariel Juday & Christina Byrne 1:19:28

28d ago1:19:28

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708: PPO Independence: Turn ‘Do You Take My Insurance?’ Into a Winning Conversation! – Ariel Juday & Christina Byrne Whether you're fee-for-service or PPO, patients will ask the dreaded question, “Do you take my insurance?” If you're struggling to give a great answer, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday and Christina Byrn…

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707: Why the Road Ahead for Dentists is Amazing – Dr. Barrett Straub 54:15

30d ago54:15

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707: Why the Road Ahead for Dentists is Amazing – Dr. Barrett Straub If you want a great life as a dentist, you need a great dental practice. To help you take your first steps toward a better life, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to showcase their new membership program, the Best Practices Association. Join today and transf…

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312: From Tight Pants to Milling Burs with Renata Budny & Paul Beck 1:10:03

1M ago1:10:03

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QUEENS -Women In The Industry event is happening April 5th & 6th 2024 at Bellisimo Castle! Check out queenswomenintheindustry.com to register for this wonderful event Elvis and Barb cannot believe Voices from the Bench is still going after 6 years! We owe it all to the listeners, the sponsors, and of course the guests that make this podcast what it…

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706: Leading Beyond the Chair: 4 Key Pillars for Dental Team Success – Miranda Beeson 43:42

1M ago43:42

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706: Leading Beyond the Chair: 4 Key Pillars for Dental Team Success – Miranda Beeson If you're not good with people, you won't have a great business — or a great life! Your first step is to master the four domains of emotional intelligence, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to teach you how. Get good at pe…

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705: 3 Questions You Have to Answer on How Patients Enter Your Practice – Dr. Jim McKee 38:56

1M ago38:56

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705: 3 Questions You Have to Answer on How Patients Enter Your Practice – Dr. Jim McKee How do patients enter your practice? It’s the most important question to consider as a dentist and business owner. To guide you through three main questions you need to answer, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share a fe…

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Colombia's San Juan de Rioseco: Only its river runs (almost!) dry 8:01

1M ago8:01

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At a distance of 100 km, San Juan de Rioseco falls into the quick-getaway-from-Bogotá category. However, the journey can be stop-start so it's best to spend at least a night there. It is worth it.For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/03/san-juan-de-rioseco-only-its-river-runs.html. Additional reading/listening referr…

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704: How I Discovered Happiness Through a Lot of Adversity – Dr. Kevin Groth 52:33

1M ago52:33

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704: How I Discovered Happiness Through a Lot of Adversity – Dr. Kevin Groth We all want to avoid hardship. But hard times can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful life. To share how adversity was important to his happiness, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Kevin Groth to highlight the important lessons and habits he learned that transformed his life.…

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311: LIVE ON TAPE FROM CAL-LAB 2024 with Basil Callahan, Sean Siegel, Jim Thacker, and Jeff Stronk 1:16:51

1M ago1:16:51

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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703: The Profitable Hygiene Equation: Optimizing Workflow Services for Success – Miranda Beeson & Courtney Dalton 1:10:48

1M ago1:10:48

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703: The Profitable Hygiene Equation: Optimizing Workflow Services for Success – Miranda Beeson & Courtney Dalton Are your hygienists always running out of time? If they are, it’s not them — it’s your systems that need improvement! To help you optimize the hygiene workflow so you can be more profitable, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson and …

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The reality of the Liberals’ pharmacare bill 1:00:38

2M ago1:00:38

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On Feb. 29, Canada’s Health Minister Mark Holland introduced a pharmacare bill in Parliament, seemingly laying down the foundation for a new national universal single payer pharmacare plan. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh declared victory. After fifty years of efforts, he boasted that a first big step had been taken toward giving all Canadians equal acces…

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702: The 4 Elements of a Great Partnership – Dr. Jen Derse & Dr. Brett Levin 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Without a healthy partnership, your work life could be torture. If you want to increase your happiness at work, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jennifer Derse and Dr. Brett Levin, founders of Espire, to share their recipe for a healthy partnership that lasts. To learn how to stay aligned, navigate disagreements, and to disagr…

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701: 4 Tips for Talking Insurance Benefits - Robyn Theisen 29:11

2M ago29:11

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Do you have a hard time communicating with your team about insurance benefits? It's not easy. In this episode, Kirk and his guest, coach Robin Theisen, have some answers for you. Robin shares four tips for effectively talking about dental insurance benefits with patients. The conversation emphasizes the importance of educating the team about insura…

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310: Enhancing Analog with Digital and Artistry with Aleksandra Polczynski 58:30

2M ago58:30

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Aleksandra Polczynski is an artist. Without even knowing what a dental technician was, she met and married a Master Dental Technician. The lab he worked at offered her a job after looking at some of her drawings. From there a passion and a career was born. She nailed her first few wax ups and was soon a ceramist. After partnering up with companies …

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700: Case Acceptance: Navigating the Chairside Path to Profitability - Christina Byrne 1:15:59

2M ago1:15:59

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In this episode, Kirk shares a recent webinar with ACT Director of Coaching, Christina Byrne, on case acceptance. They share a ton of secrets on how to improve case acceptance, like the importance of mindset, the role of the clinical team and the need for preclinical interviews to involve the patient, and the importance of customized care to differ…

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Boosting dental health 5:19

2M ago5:19

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Getting a rather surprising clean bill of dental health has made me reflect on what may have led to this apparent tooth triumph. Can you handle the tooth?For the text of this vlog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2024/03/boosting-dental-health.html.Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text versi…

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699: The 3 Secrets of Every High-Performing Team - Heather Crockett 32:09

2M ago32:09

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Do you dream of having a high-performing team? You can make it happen with a few changes in your thinking. Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share the three essentials for creating a great team and practice. A great team starts with great leadership! To learn the secrets of every high-performing team, list…

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698: 2024 Trends in PPOs - Shelley DeGroff 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Have you ever wondered about PPOs or struggled to understand them? Kirk welcomes Shelley DeGroff to shed some light on this complex relationship between dental practices and insurance. Shelley is the founder and CEO of PPO Advisors, a firm that helps dental practices turn their PPOs into profit. She talks about the trends of 2024, emphasizing the i…

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309: Positive Reinforcement with John Rano 1:01:01

2M ago1:01:01

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We are all back from Lab Day and very tired.... but yet we are still all going to the bench because the work never stops. THANK YOU Ivoclar, for hosting us over the weekend! This week we get to meet John Rano. John's dad was a dental technician, so it only made sense that John would end up in the family business. At the age of 14, John started lear…

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697: My Journey Into Wellness Dentistry - Dr. Katie To and Dr. Christian Coachman 42:00

2M ago42:00

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697: My Journey Into Wellness Dentistry - Dr. Katie To and Dr. Christian Coachman Have you ever wondered how you can incorporate wellness into your practice? On today’s episode, Kirk and Dr. Christian Coachman welcome Dr. Katie To, a pioneer in wellness dentistry. Dr. To shares her personal journey and explains the concept of wellness dentistry, wh…

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Is Canada ready for Trump 2.0? 48:31

2M ago48:31

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau managed one chaotic term under U.S. President Donald Trump, and he’s made it clear he’d prefer to continue working with current President Joe Biden. But with the Republican primaries favouring Trump, a divided electorate and a U.S. election this fall, Trudeau faces the possibility of another Trump White House. One that…

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696: Planning for the Unexpected – Dr. Wayne Kerr 31:29

2M ago31:29

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696: Planning for the Unexpected – Dr. Wayne Kerr You plan for work, and you plan your vacations. But do you plan for the unexpected? Anything can happen at any time, and you need to be prepared! To help you think and plan for those unforeseen events, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Wayne Kerr to share a framework that will protect you in future disrup…

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695: Treatment of the Edentulous Patient - Dr Marco Brindis 38:34

2M ago38:34

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695: Treatment of the Edentulous Patient - Dr Marco Brindis Kirk welcomes prosthodontist Dr. Marco Brindis to discuss the treatment of the edentulous patient. They talk about the need for individualized treatment plans and the balance between saving teeth and providing optimal health and function. Dr. Brindis also highlights the importance of colla…

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308: Harvesting Your Lab's Value with Rob Laizure and Sasha Der Avanessian 1:03:33

2M ago1:03:33

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Be sure to come see us in the Ivoclar Ballroom during LMT Lab Day Chicago 2024. Register today! We will also be recording Thursday night during the Cal-Lab Association Meeting that same weekend! Check out this amazing event and register today! How do you market your lab? By talking about the materials that you use? Do you mention how many years of …

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694: Are Composite Resins for this Day and Age in Digital Dentistry? - Dr. Newton Fahl 42:28

2M ago42:28

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694: Are Composite Resins for this Day and Age in Digital Dentistry? - Dr. Newton Fahl In this episode, Kirk welcomes a leading thinker, educator, and practicing dentist Dr. Newton Fahl to discuss the importance of composite resigns in an age of digital dentistry. Dr. Fahl sheds light on the ethical and financial aspects of using composite resins a…

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