Best Dr Heather McKee Podcasts (2024)

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760: The Silent Killer of Your Profit – Dr. Barrett Straub 36:04

4h ago36:04

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Collecting 95% sounds great — until you do the math. That missing five percent of your net production is a lot of money! To help you understand what's picking your pockets and how to put a stop to it, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, with some strategies to eliminate the silent killer of your profit. To learn the quickest, e…

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759: Hygiene Department Power: Boosting Productivity and Profits Through Data – Miranda Beeson & Heather Crockett 1:22:28

2h ago1:22:28

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Whether it’s preventing burnout, maximizing profitability, or enhancing your patients’ experience, you need data. Knowing your numbers will empower your team, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, and Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to help you identify the data you should be tracking to elevate …

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758: Who Are You the Answer for as a Dentist? – Dr. Jim McKee 49:05

1h ago49:05

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In dental school, you're taught to be the answer for everyone. But who are you really the answer for? To help you answer this critical question, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to explain why you don't need to be everyone’s dentist, and how to be selective with the patients you see. To learn how to build a su…

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757: 1 Simple Way to Prevent No-Shows – Miranda Beeson 42:13

1d ago42:13

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757: 1 Simple Way to Prevent No-Shows – Miranda Beeson Who do you blame for holes in your schedule? If you said admin, it’s time to reassess your systems! Cancellations and no-shows start in the back, not up front! To help you reduce them, Kirk Behrendt brings in Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to provide a simple solution for keeping …

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756: How to Kickstart Your Best Year Yet: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started! – Heather Crockett 24:17

3d ago24:17

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756: How to Kickstart Your Best Year Yet: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started! – Heather Crockett Do you want a better year? Are you dreaming of working less days? There's one thing you need to do to make it happen — start planning ahead. To teach you how, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with the ultimate…

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755: Reframing the Conversation Around Our Orthodontic Goals – Dr. Rebecca Bockow 33:03

5d ago33:03

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A beautiful smile is always the goal — but it’s not the only goal in orthodontics. To reframe the role of early intervention and how it can transform patients’ lives, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Rebecca Bockow, instructor from Spear Education, to explain the benefits beyond straightening teeth. When you understand the potential of orthodontics, y…

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754: Dental Zen: 3 Tips to Conquer Insurance Frustrations – Robyn Theisen 21:20

8d ago21:20

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Dealing with insurance is not fun. It’s frustrating, time-consuming, and the least enjoyable part about dentistry. But there are ways to make it tolerable! To share how, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with three tips to get your team aligned and ready to have the insurance conversation with your patients. To …

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753: Maximize Your Margins: Slash PPO Write-Offs and Skyrocket Your Dental Profits – Dr. Barrett Straub & Miranda Beeson 1:16:26

10d ago1:16:26

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753: Maximize Your Margins: Slash PPO Write-Offs and Skyrocket Your Dental Profits – Dr. Barrett Straub & Miranda Beeson Do you want to own a practice just for someone else to control it? If not, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, and Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, with a treatment plan to …

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752: 5 Things Nobody is Telling You About Profit in Your Dental Practice – Dr. Barrett Straub 43:22

13d ago43:22

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752: 5 Things Nobody is Telling You About Profit in Your Dental Practice – Dr. Barrett Straub If you work more hours, you make more money — except you don't! More dentists are spending more time in the office, only to wonder where their money went. There's a way out of this scenario, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to d…

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34. Tim and Kurt from Behavioral Grooves 1:22:36

14d ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Send us a Text Message. We are really excited to bring you this episode with Dr Kurt Nelson and Tim Houlihan of the Behavioral Grooves podcast fame! Apologies for the lateness of the show, but this one is a great one! Hearing about themany guests that have been interviewed on the Behavioral Grooves podcast, as well as delving into the excellent 'Th…

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751: The 5 Ways to Bring New Patients into Your Dental Practice – Dr. Jim McKee 54:07

15d ago54:07

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If you need new patients but don't know how to bring them in, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share five of the best ways he’s learned to attract new, high-quality patients that will stay for the rest of your career. To learn what patients want and how you can provide it, listen to…

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750: The 15 Nightmares of Every Lab When You Scan – Dr. Christian Coachman 1:15:00

18d ago1:15:00

1:15:00

A scanner can do amazing things — if you know how to use it! If you don't, it leads to frustration for you, your patients, and your lab. To help you overcome the barriers and become a master at scanning, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to reveal 15 scanning nightmares that you can learn to identify…

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749: When is the Right Time to Take the Right CE? – Dr. Christopher Mazzola 45:44

20d ago45:44

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749: When is the Right Time to Take the Right CE? – Dr. Christopher Mazzola Continuing education is critical for your practice. But if you don't take the right ones at the right time, it could be harmful for you and your team! To help you optimize your CE experience, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Christopher Mazzola, a CE provider from the Pankey Ins…

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748: Breaking Millennial Stereotypes in Dentistry – Dr. Sully Sullivan 41:34

23d ago41:34

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748: Breaking Millennial Stereotypes in Dentistry – Dr. Sully Sullivan What is slow-moving, parasitic, and dwells in basements? Millennials — depending on who you ask! But the reality, for the most part, is very different. To debunk some common myths and stereotypes and to share his insights into the millennial mindset, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr…

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747: 3 Keys to Maximizing Collections – Ariel Juday 24:31

25d ago24:31

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747: 3 Keys to Maximizing Collections – Ariel Juday Take a handful of money and put it in the trash. Every time you don't collect, that's exactly what you're doing. If you want to keep more of what you earn, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share three keys that will raise your team’s …

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746: Culture Catalyst: Igniting Practice Growth Through Leadership! – Miranda Beeson & Adriana Booth 1:06:14

28d ago1:06:14

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A great practice culture doesn't just happen — it all starts with leadership. But what does it mean to be a strong leader? Who can become one? How do you do it? To answer these questions, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson and Adriana Booth, two of ACT’s amazing coaches, so you can improve your practice culture and enjoy being at work. When l…

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745: The 7 Steps to Move From Traditional Dentistry to Ideal Dentistry – Dr. Christian Coachman 44:12

1M ago44:12

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Your practice may be great. But you can always make it better! To help your business improve and evolve, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to talk about his upcoming DSD Provider course and to share seven steps to move toward ideal dentistry. To learn the best way to give your patients a better exper…

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744: 3 Things for a Better Practice & a Better Life – Anne Duffy 39:05

1M ago39:05

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744: 3 Things for a Better Practice & a Better Life – Anne Duffy In this special episode, the tables are turned once again! Kirk Behrendt is interviewed on The Future of Dentistry, a podcast by Anne Duffy, founder of Dental Entrepreneur Woman. Kirk shares the origins of his Better Practice, Better Life philosophy, his thoughts on dentistry, and thr…

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743: The Secret to Efficiency: The Checklist – Miranda Beeson & Carlie Einarson 36:50

1M ago36:50

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743: The Secret to Efficiency: The Checklist – Miranda Beeson & Carlie Einarson What takes a practice from good to great? One secret ingredient is the checklist. To explain how a simple habit can make your life better, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson and Carlie Einarson, two of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share the best practices for creatin…

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742: The Tripod for Success: Time, Health, & People – Dr. Christian Coachman 58:01

1M ago58:01

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Time, health, and people — it’s the trifecta of life. But how do you achieve balance, and where do you begin? To guide you through this lifelong goal, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to share the important lessons he’s learned about managing time, staying physically and mentally healthy, and attrac…

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741: D.E.W. Dental Entrepreneur Woman & The Story Behind the Movement – Anne Duffy 34:34

1M ago34:34

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741: D.E.W. Dental Entrepreneur Woman & The Story Behind the Movement – Anne Duffy Dentistry has come a long way when it comes to including women. But there is still a long way to go! In the meantime, one woman created a platform to inspire, empower, and connect women in this field. To highlight her success, Kirk Behrendt brings in Anne Duffy, foun…

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740: The Tale of 2 Business Models & Annual Patient Value (APV) – Dr. Barrett Straub 26:21

1M ago26:21

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740: The Tale of 2 Business Models & Annual Patient Value (APV) – Dr. Barrett Straub There's a reason we don't drive blind. But when you don't know your metrics, that's exactly what you're doing with your business. To help you steer your business more safely and with more clarity, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to explain …

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739: The Story Behind NX Level – Brad Arnett 1:17:11

1M ago1:17:11

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In this special episode, Kirk Behrendt brings in Brad Arnett, his friend of 30 years and owner of NX Level Sports Performance, to talk about his journey as a trainer, growing the best athletes, and building NX Level. He also shares his philosophy on success, working hard, and the mindset you need to be your best. To take your thinking to the next l…

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738: Dynamic Duo Dentistry: 3 Keys to Chairside Chemistry – Courtney Dalton 31:12

2M ago31:12

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When you have great chemistry, everything goes better. But seamless interactions don't just happen. You first need to put in some work. To help you lay the foundation for great chemistry between you and your team, Kirk Behrendt brings back Courtney Dalton, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share three keys that will improve efficiency, predictabilit…

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737: 3 Ways to Turn Failure into Success – Heather Crockett 25:01

2M ago25:01

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737: 3 Ways to Turn Failure into Success – Heather Crockett What's one thing all successful people do? They fail — a lot! To help you do it right, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share some insight into overcoming and embracing failure. Stop fearing your mistakes and shortcomings. Change your mindset and…

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736: The 5 Stages of My Dentistry Journey – Dr. Christian Coachman 56:23

2M ago56:23

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736: The 5 Stages of My Dentistry Journey – Dr. Christian Coachman Successful people experience adversity — and they learn to embrace it! Today, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design and one of the most successful people in dentistry, to share his inspirational story about overcoming his hardships, the or…

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735: Unlock the Secrets to a Thriving Dental Practice: Mastering the New Patient Experience! – Miranda Beeson 1:23:26

2M ago1:23:26

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735: Unlock the Secrets to a Thriving Dental Practice: Mastering the New Patient Experience! – Miranda Beeson Patients don't love being in the office. So, how do you get them to come in — and to come back? There are two things you can focus on for that to happen, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education and amazing …

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734: Chronic Oral Wounds in Your Dental Practice – Tanya Dunlap 22:15

2M ago22:15

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734: Chronic Oral Wounds in Your Dental Practice – Tanya Dunlap Getting patients healthy is your number-one role. But are you focusing on the disease that matters most? It’s time to address the most undiagnosed and untreated condition — gum disease — and now there's an easier way. To help you start the conversation, Kirk Behrendt brings in Tanya Du…

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733: Health Habits to Wind Down for Deep Sleep – Dr. Uche Odiatu & Loren King 39:27

2M ago39:27

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733: Health Habits to Wind Down for Deep Sleep – Dr. Uche Odiatu & Loren King Are you exhausted before the day is done? Do you wish you had more sleep? Better health, a better life — even being a better dental professional — is tied to a more restful night. To help you be your best self at home and the office, Kirk Behrendt brings back one of ACT’s…

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732: Empowering the Owner-Associate Synergy – Dr. Sean Bahrami 1:26:23

2M ago1:26:23

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732: Empowering the Owner-Associate Synergy – Dr. Sean Bahrami For a practice to be successful, it needs great owner-associate synergy. But how do you find the right owner or associate? To guide both sides through this process, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Sean Bahrami, founder of Dental Wellness Society, to share his strategies for becoming and fin…

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731: Turning the Numbers into Dollars: Data Mastery in Your Practice! – Dr. Barrett Straub 1:09:33

2M ago1:09:33

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731: Turning the Numbers into Dollars: Data Mastery in Your Practice! – Dr. Barrett Straub Do you hate tracking numbers? Are you confused about what to track and why you need to track them? To help you change that, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, with another framework for mastering the key data in your practice. Start maki…

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730: The Alliance of Independent Dentists: Why and How to Remain Independent – Dr. Christian Coachman & Dr. Jill Tanzi 48:58

2M ago48:58

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Do you feel stressed from running your practice? Are you ready to give up ownership? Before you do, listen to this episode! Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Christian Coachman bring in Dr. Jill Tanzi, president of Alliance of Independent Dentists, to explain the importance of staying independent and to offer solutions for struggling dentists. If you're feelin…

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729: The Speaker's Evaluation Chart – Dr. Christian Coachman 54:55

3M ago54:55

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729: The Speaker's Evaluation Chart – Dr. Christian Coachman Whether you're taking a course or giving a course, there's a way to do it efficiently. To help you save time in becoming a better speaker or learner, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to share his framework for identifying great CE and educ…

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728: How to Fail Hiring an Associate – Bob Spiel 38:16

3M ago38:16

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728: How to Fail Hiring an Associate – Bob Spiel Most associateships — 75% of them — are doomed to fail. If you want to be part of the 25%, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Bob Spiel, founder of Dentist Partner Pros, to share his expertise in building successful associate relationships, no matter what stage of your dental career. …

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727: 3 Metrics to Measure New Patient Success – Miranda Beeson 52:36

2M ago52:36

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727: 3 Metrics to Measure New Patient Success – Miranda Beeson You want more new patients. But you don't need all of them! You need the right ones coming — and staying — in your practice. To teach you how, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education and amazing coach, with three metrics to help you track the true number of…

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726: Mental and Physical Wellness in a Dental World: Balance is Key to Happiness – Dr. Maurice Salama & Dr. Christian Coachman 1:12:00

3M ago1:12:00

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726: Mental and Physical Wellness in a Dental World: Balance is Key to Happiness – Dr. Maurice Salama & Dr. Christian Coachman We pursue success to attain happiness. But what we truly need is balance. To teach you what it means to have balance and how to achieve it, Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Christian Coachman bring in Dr. Maurice Salama, scientific di…

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725: The Long-Term Value of Great Relationships in Dentistry – Dr. Bill Robbins, Dr. Jim Otten, & Dr. Gary DeWood 1:06:35

3M ago1:06:35

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725: The Long-Term Value of Great Relationships in Dentistry – Dr. Bill Robbins, Dr. Jim Otten, & Dr. Gary DeWood Without a support system, dentistry can be incredibly lonely. What you need are long-term relationships that last your entire career. But where and how do you find people to connect with? To answer that question, Kirk Behrendt brings in…

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724: Unlock the Power of Patient Commitment: Strategies to Drastically Reduce Cancellations – Christina Byrne, Miranda Beeson, & Dr. Barrett Straub 1:18:43

3M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

Cancellations are a big deal. It lowers morale, profitability, and your overall practice success. So, what can you do to reduce them? Today, Kirk Behrendt and the ACT team share their proven and effective strategies to decrease cancellations and recover lost time. Patients will cancel — it happens. But you can proactively fill your schedule with th…

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

3M ago39:49

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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 dental school. To learn how to make smart investments, be debt-fre…

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

3M ago45:13

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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 orthodontics, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Drew McDonald, instructor from the Chicago Study Club, who explains how it leads to bett…

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

3M ago1:26:45

1:26:45

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

3M 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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719: The Leadership Blueprint: Elevating Your Dental Practice Culture – Adriana Booth 1:03:19

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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716: Increasing Confidence Through Personal Alignment & Self Worth – Allison Lacoursiere 35:49

4M 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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715: Helping a Patient vs. Making Business Out of a Patient – Dr. Marco Brindis 34:27

4M 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

4M 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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713: 60 Minute Mastery: Time Efficiency for Hygienists – Miranda Beeson & Michelle Wakeman 40:21

4M 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

4M 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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