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The purpose of the Growing Your Dental Business podcast is to interview the consultants within the eAssist Dental Solutions Consultant Network so they can share what they do and give advice and tips to dentists and their teams. This podcast is for informational purposes only. We’re not giving any tax or legal advice. We’re not covering all details, conditions or requirements. Laws, strategies and materials are subject to change, and we may or may not update this podcast or presentation. All ...
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661: 5 Quick and Easy Ways to End the Year Strong - Ariel Juday Looking to ensure you finish the year strong and have a great December? We have the treatment plan for you! Find out how to wrap up 2023 and use this 5 step process well into 2024 too. Learn more in Episode 661 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Subscribe to The Best Practi…
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660: Is Quality Scalable in Dentistry? - Dr. Christian Coachman & Dr. Tal Morr Have you faced the dilemma between seeking financial growth and also keeping high clinical quality? It’s something dentists, both seasoned and novice, consider often. Can quality really be scalable? Learn more about these two paths in Episode 660 of The Best Practices Sh…
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659: 5 Data Secrets to a Thriving Practice – Dr. Barrett Straub & Miranda Beeson If you want your practice to grow, you need data. But how do you know which numbers to look at? To demystify the data you need, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, and Miranda Beeson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share five data secrets for a thr…
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658: Better Connections Faster - Dr. Gary Sanchez Discovering your WHY - why you do what you do - not only helps you build strong connections with others including your team members and patients, it helps you discover and drive your passion. Dr. Gary Sanchez walks us through how to do it and the 9 WHYs so you can start connecting today. To learn ho…
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657: Empowering the Owner & Associate Synergy - Dr. Christian Coachman & Dr. Sean Bahrami The dynamic between an owner and an associate can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn the 5 qualities to choosing a great associate and how to help them grow within your practice. And understand the 4 step system to onboarding an associate to crea…
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656: Is Everyone Smiling but You? Level Up Your Life Practice Now – Dr. David Rice If you're not loving your life, listen to this episode — there’s a way to fix it! Today, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. David Rice, founder of IgniteDDS and author of Is Everyone Smiling but You? to share his journey of finding joy in life. Don't stay stuck if you're no…
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655: Rethinking the Role of a Dental Hygienist in Today's Day & Age – Katrina Sanders Hygienists are an integral part of the dental practice and want to play a role in the overall success. And the hygienists are on the front line of the patients. Help them feel valued and empowered and watch your practice soar. To learn how, listen to Episode 655 o…
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654: 3 Ways to Bounce Back From a Negative Review – Miranda Beeson Negative reviews can happen to even the best dentists. But how do you bounce back? Learn from coach Miranda Beeson in 3 simple ways. And get the best practices way to get great reviews too. To learn how, listen to Episode 654 of The Best Practices Show! Episode Resources: Subscribe …
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653: One Dentist’s Journey Through Embezzlement – Dr. Stacey Hall What's one of the most embarrassing things that can happen as a dentist? It’s embezzlement — and no one is immune! So, how do you prevent it from happening in your practice? To share what she learned the hard way, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Stacey Hall from The Dawson Academy with t…
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7 Proven Steps to Reduce Patient Cancellations Episode #652 with Dr. Barrett Straub Do you deal with cancellations in your practice? If you’re like most dental offices, the answer is yes. Looking for some training on how to help with cancellations and no shows? Let’s set you and your team up for success with these 7 proven steps. To learn how, list…
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Patient Lifestyle Habits that Sabotage Your Treatment Plans Episode #651 with Dr. Uche Odiatu Dentists are the gatekeepers of wellness and the wave is coming! Implants not taking? Dry sockets persisting? A bad patient can make even the best dentist look bad. Get ready to ask the right questions and build an office culture to bring you and your pati…
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650: Why Consensus is Horrible – Adriana Booth You want everyone to agree and get along. But do you really? Agreement won’t solve all your problems, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain why alignment is more important for building a great practice. Consensus should never be your goal! To learn how to…
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The Restorative Diagnostic Practice Episode #649 with Dr. Jim McKee You're always busy — yet you make no money! Being a referral-based, fee-for-service, and diagnostic practice is the way to fix it, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share how to successfully build this type of practice. Enjoy dentistry w…
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Treating People, Not Patients Episode #648 with Dr. Michael Sonick Are you treating people, or just their teeth? To help you do both, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Michael Sonick, author of Treating People, Not Patients, with ways to be hospitable, present, and empathetic for the people who choose your chair. Improve the way you connect with patients…
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How to Say NO! Episode #647 with Robyn Theisen Saying no can be hard — but it’s not as hard as you think! If you have a hard time saying no, don't miss this episode. Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share how to have the conversation in a clear, effective, and non-emotional way. Start saying yes to saying no…
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The 1 Key You Need to Get Started on a Better Practice and a Better Life Episode #646 with Heather Crockett If you're feeling stuck and want to change, now is the time to do it. To help you get started, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with the number-one key to making change and progress in any part of your…
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5 Signs You Have a Productive and Profitable Dental Admin Team Episode #645 with Ariel Juday Is your admin team unproductive? Before blaming them, look at the systems you have! To show you what a productive team looks like and how you can achieve it, Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with systems to help you suppo…
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Oral Wellness to Overall Wellness Episode #644 with Karese Laguerre Just by looking in your patient’s mouth, you can help prevent and treat a myriad of health concerns. Many common issues can even be eliminated, and Kirk Behrendt brings in Karese Laguerre, founder of SPUR Dental Wellness, to explain how myofunctional therapy is the path to overall …
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The Total Health Dental Practice Episode #643 with Dr. Susan Maples People today are living longer — but lifespan doesn't always equal healthspan. Luckily, there is a way to extend health, and it can be done through dentistry. To share how, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Susan Maples, author of BlabberMouth and Brave Parent, to explain total health de…
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The Global Diagnosis Education Symposium Pre-Chat Episode #642 with Dr. Josh Austin, Dr. Bill Robbins, & Dr. Jim Otten Mentorship is lifelong. No matter what stage of your life or career, you will always need one — and study clubs are the best places to find them. To give you a taste of the people you will find, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Josh A…
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Mastering Conflict: 2 Paths to Confident Communication Episode #641 with Miranda Beeson Your greatest challenge as a practice owner isn't the dentistry — it’s managing people. To help you overcome the inevitable conflict you will experience, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share two frameworks for addressi…
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How to Properly Read Cone Beam Images Episode #640 with Dr. Dania Tamimi Bones chronicle a person’s life, and imaging helps you to read it. Knowing how to properly read the imaging is critical, and Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Dania Tamimi, lead author of two textbooks, Specialty Imaging: Dental Implants and Specialty Imaging: Temporomandibular Join…
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Correct Oral Rest Posture & Nasal Breathing Episode #639 with Brittny Sciarra-Murphy We all know that mouth-breathing is bad. But do we truly know the importance of nasal breathing? It all starts with myofunctional therapy, and Kirk Behrendt brings in Brittny Sciarra-Murphy, owner of CT Orofacial Myology, to explain what it is and how it will help …
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4 Reasons People Don't Do What You Tell Them Episode #638 with Katherine Eitel-Belt You've told your team what you want done, and how you want them to do it. You’ve told them a hundred times — and they still don't do it! What do you do now? To give you some insight into why this happens, Kirk Behrendt brings back Katherine Eitel-Belt, founder of Li…
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New Thinking on How to Grow and Keep Great Team Members Episode #637 with Dr. Rebecca Bockow Your practice isn’t just your practice. It also belongs to the people who help you run it. Your team is the most valuable part of your business, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Rebecca Bockow, an instructor from Spear Education, to help make your practice…
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Data-Driven Clarity: 3 Steps to Turn Your Frustration into Informed Action Episode #636 with Heather Crockett Unresolved frustration turns into conflict, and unresolved conflict becomes a crisis. There's only one sure way to avoid catastrophe, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with three steps to turn you…
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What To Do When Leaders Are Out of Alignment Episode #635 with Courtney Dalton Being conflict-free isn't the secret to success — it’s your ability to work through conflict with your leadership team. To help you move past disagreement and misalignment, Kirk Behrendt brings back Courtney Dalton, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with a treatment plan for…
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Primary Care Dentist: The Changing Role of Dentists in Healthcare Episode #634 with Dr. Steven Carstensen Dentists do more than clean and fix teeth. They are the entry point to healthcare for patients. To help you embrace your role in improving community health, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Steven Carstensen, chief dental editor of Dental Sleep Pr…
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Unlocking Achievement Mastery: Decoding Goals and Targets Episode #633 with Heather Crockett Setting goals is easy. So, why is it so hard to achieve them? It’s because you're not setting SMART goals! To decode what they are, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to help you master the goal-setting process. Don't …
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6 Keys to Masterful Strategic Planning with the Better Practice Blueprint Episode #632 with Miranda Beeson You can have a better year by doing one simple thing: planning. There's an effective way to do it, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with six best practices to set you and your team up for success. Don…
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The Role in a Marketeer’s Journey into the Age of AI Episode #631 with Dr. Christian Coachman & Brendon Macdonald AI is the future of marketing. To help you get ahead of the curve, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Christian Coachman and Brendon Macdonald from Digital Smile Design with strategies for leveraging its power in your dental practice. Increase…
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Uche’s Top 10 Favorite Books of All Time Episode #630 with Dr. Uche Odiatu When you read more, you know more. With more knowledge, you can help patients beyond their dental needs. To get you started on your learning journey, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Uche Odiatu, one of ACT’s favorite health and wellness gurus, to share his ten favorite books t…
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The Dental Hygiene Shortages & The Challenges Within Episode #629 with Katrina Sanders There isn't a shortage of hygienists. There's something else in short supply. Back to share her provocative thoughts, Kirk Behrendt brings back Katrina Sanders, The Dental WINEgenist, to explain the factors that contributed to this “shortage”, common barriers and…
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How Dental Marketing Will Completely Change in the Years Ahead Episode #628 with Dr. Christian Coachman & Brendon Macdonald You're told you should outsource marketing. But in the near future, insourcing will be more advantageous. To reveal why, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Christian Coachman and Brendon Macdonald from Digital Smile Design to talk ab…
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The Clock Concept: 3 Moments of Every Client Experience Episode #627 with Dr. Christian Coachman If you want to grow your practice, you need to do more than be a great dentist. You need to know how to sell! To reveal the shortcut to successful selling, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to explain the…
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Kids Getting Hurt: Consequences on Facial Growth Episode #626 with Dr. Drew McDonald Kids get hurt — a lot. But even when they “seem fine”, those facial traumas can have severe consequences on their growth and development. To help you detect those issues early, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Drew McDonald, instructor from the Chicago Study Club, wit…
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If you are tired of losing team members and patients and want to get back to the reason you became a dentist in the first place, this podcast is for you. Once Marissa Nicholson realized her passion for bringing systems from the DSO World together with the relationships from the private practice world, she knew she could help any practice find succe…
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How to Significantly Increase Your Revenue Without Getting Off of PPOs Episode #625 with Dr. Tom Orent To drop or not drop PPOs — that is the question. If you're frustrated and don't know what to do, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Tom Orent, CEO of Freedom Summit, to reveal what you can do to safely reduce your dependence on…
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The Difference in Teaching & Presenting a Beautiful Case in Dentistry Episode #624 with Dr. Christian Coachman and Dr. Bill Robbins In the second half of this two-part episode, Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Christian Coachman return with Dr. Bill Robbins, one of dentistry’s brilliant teachers, to share what it takes to master the art of teaching and the di…
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See Inside the Mind of One of the Most Brilliant Teachers in Dentistry Episode #623 with Dr. Christian Coachman & Dr. Bill Robbins Every great mind is taught by brilliant teachers. In this two-part episode, Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Christian Coachman brings back one of those brilliant teachers, Dr. Bill Robbins, to share his thoughts on building a suc…
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Dr. Dominique Fufidio CEO and founder of Fufidio Consulting Group has a unique coaching style because she understands the dental insurance claims review process inside and out. Her goal is to bring clinical alignment to dental providers and the dental insurance payer market. Listen in as Dr. Fufidio shares her experience as a claim reviewer as she …
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How AI Could Be Better in Dentistry Than in Healthcare Episode #622 with Florian Hillen Do you want to elevate patient care? AI is your answer! To introduce the next big thing in dentistry, Kirk Behrendt brings in Florian Hillen, founder and CEO of VideaHealth, to showcase their AI software used by thousands of dentists and practices. Using it will…
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Overfunctioning and its Unintentional Consequences Episode #621 with Ariel Juday Your team is smart and capable. Step back and let them be successful! To reveal how, Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, so you can stop overfunctioning and feeling overworked. You can't and shouldn't do everything on your own! Empower …
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The 3-Step Process in Adopting Digital Dentistry Episode #620 with Dr. Daren Becker Whether you know it or not, you're using digital technology somewhere in your dentistry. It’s time to embrace it! To reveal how adopting digital dentistry will transform your practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Daren Becker from the Pankey Institute to share thr…
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How many patients do you have that suffer from fear and anxiety and try their hardest to stay away from the dentist? Listen in as Dr. William J. Moorhead shares his story about why he turned IV Sedation into the most valuable addition to his full time practice in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. He now teaches general dentists how this one addition makes al…
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The Next Big Thing in Dentistry Episode #619 with Dr. Christian Coachman & Philippe Salah You don't have 24/7 access to your patients’ mouths — until now! Today, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, and Philippe Salah, CEO of Dental Monitoring, to introduce a revolutionary system that will help you moni…
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