The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt ACT Dental

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 explains how you can achieve great dentistry with digital or analog, and the importance of building a workflow that’s best for you. To hear more about the Designing Smiles event and the debate about great dentistry, listen to Episode 721 of The Best Practices Show!
Learn More About Dr. Coachman & Dr. Apa:
Join Dr. Coachman on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christiancoachmanFollow Dr. Coachman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscoachmanLearn more about Digital Smile Design: https://digitalsmiledesign.comRegister for DSD Residency 1: https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-residency-1-on-demandJoin Dr. Apa on Facebook:a...

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 culture. Your practice is a Petri dish — so grow the culture you want! To learn how, listen to Episode 720 of The Best Practices Show!
Learn More About Debra:
Send Debra an email: debraengelhardtnash@gmail.com Follow Debra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debraengnashBook Debra for speaking or consulting: https://debraengelhardtnash.comRegister for Debra’s Dental Business School course: https://www.thenashinstitute.com/upcoming-events/dental-business-schoolRegister for Debra’s Team Communication Skills course: https://www.thenashinstitute.com/upcoming-events/team-communication-skills
More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:
Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaJoin ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/tttSee the ACT Dental/BPA Live Event Schedule: https://www.actdental.com/eventGet The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazinePlease leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218
Episode Resources:
Watch the video version of Episode 720: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
Main Takeaways:
An important question to ask is, is X good for my practice?Another important question is, is X good for my patients?If you answer no to either of those questions, don't do it.Meet more with your team. Don't avoid conversations.Verbal skills matter. One word can make a difference.Change your beliefs to change your behaviors.
Snippets:
0:00 Introduction.
2:09 Debra’s background.
7:36 Why this is important.
9:46 A dental practice is like a Petri dish.
15:05 Does your team endorse you?
16:36 Meet with your team more.
18:08 Stop tolerating behaviors you don't like.
19:25 The two important questions to ask.
23:15 Is a 30-minute hygiene appointment a good idea?
27:05 Keep updating your systems.
30:24 Verbal skills are...

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 your practice. If you're unhappy at the place you work, don't stay stuck! To hit the reset button for your practice culture, listen to Episode 719 of The Best Practices Show!
Learn More About Adriana:
Send Adriana an email: adriana@actdental.com Join Adriana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adriana.boothFollow Adriana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrimarieb
More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:
Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaJoin ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/tttSee the ACT Dental/BPA Live Event Schedule: https://www.actdental.com/eventGet The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazinePlease leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218
Episode Resources:
Watch the video version of Episode 719: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videosGet the resource bundle for this webinar: https://www.actdental.com/111Hear Mel Robbins talk about the American Time Study: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-144Read Traction by Gino Wickman: https://benbellabooks.com/shop/tractionRead The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/dysfunctions
Main Takeaways:
Prioritize your core values to build a great practice culture.Most employees value culture more than compensation.People are more productive in a positive environment.Get the right people and put them in the right seats.Build trust with consistent huddles and check-ins.Believe in your core values wholeheartedly.Clearly communicate your core values.Give yourself grace as a leader.Get a coach to help you.
Snippets:
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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 opportunities that treating TMD can bring to your practice, listen to Episode 718 of The Best Practices Show!
Learn More About Dr. McKee:
Send Dr. McKee an email: jim@mckeedds.com Join Dr. McKee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.mckee.104Register for Dr. McKee’s Advanced Occlusion workshop (July 25-27, 2024): https://campus.speareducation.com/workshops/advanced-occlusion/details/syllabusLearn about Chicago Study Club: https://chicagostudyclub.com
More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:
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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 do it in a productive way. Start communicating better so you can function better! To learn how, listen to Episode 717 of The Best Practices Show!
Learn More About Robyn:
Send Robyn an email: robyn@actdental.com Follow Robyn on ACT’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actdentalSend Gina an email: gina@actdental.com 
More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:
Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaJoin ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/tttSee the ACT Dental/BPA Live Event Schedule: https://www.actdental.com/eventGet The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazinePlease leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218
Episode Resources:
Watch the video version of Episode 717: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
Main Takeaways:
Have team meetings every week, on the same day, at the same time.You're all working toward the same goal. Have one another’s backs.Create an environment of vulnerability-based trust.Encourage team buy-in, not consensus.Build a system for accountability.Proactively mine for conflict.
Snippets:
0:00 Introduction.
1:50 Why team meetings are important.
2:59 Strategically schedule team meetings.
3:44 Why meetings should be done on a weekly basis.
7:50 Have an environment of vulnerability-based trust.
10:14 Proactively mine for conflict.
13:28 Encourage buy-in, not consensus.
16:36 Have a structure for holding people accountable.
19:35 Create a culture of having one another’s backs.
22:18 You don't have time not to do team meetings.
25:42 Final thoughts.
Robyn Theisen Bio:
Robyn Theisen brings an entire life and legacy of dental experience to the team and every team with which she works as the daughter and sister of dentists. With almost 20 years of experience in dentistry, her roles ranged from practice management to operations at Patterson Dental to coaching teams. Robyn’s passion is empowering teams to realize that they can dramatically impact the lives of the people they serve by implementing skills and systems...

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 Lacoursiere, founder of Clear Coaching, to share the four steps to personal alignment and confidence. Value yourself so you can value your practice! If you're ready to become your better self, listen to Episode 716 of The Best Practices Show!
Learn More About Allison:
Send Allison an email: allison@yourclearalignercoach.com Follow Allison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourclearalignercoachLearn more about Clear Coaching: https://www.yourclearalignercoach.comRegister for the Clear Aligner Bootcamp: https://www.domoreclearalignercases.com/clearalignerbootcamp
More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:
Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaJoin ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/tttSee the ACT Dental/BPA Live Event Schedule: https://www.actdental.com/eventGet The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazinePlease leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218
Episode Resources:
Watch the video version of Episode 716: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videosRead “9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024 and Beyond” from Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2024/01/9-trends-that-will-shape-work-in-2024-and-beyond
Main Takeaways:
Know yourself.Accept every aspect of yourself.Once you know and accept yourself, honor yourself.Start loving the journey you're on. Stop shaming and blaming yourself.Learn how to prevent and deal with burnout. Don't wait to make a change.
Snippets:
0:00 Introduction.
2:04 Allison’s background.
3:55 Why this is an important topic.
6:02 Know yourself and accept yourself.
9:40 Honor yourself.
12:36 How to not repeat mistakes.
13:34 Love your journey.
15:37 The consequences of not honoring yourself.
17:10 Why this concept is difficult for dentists.
21:22 Dealing