Embezzlement can feel like a cash-only problem—until it isn’t. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt sits down with David Harris of Prosperident to explain what dental thieves steal besides cash, why modern payment methods create new vulnerabilities, and what behaviors can signal elevated risk inside your practice. You’ll learn how thieves think, where they tend to…
In dentistry, many problems aren’t caused by the procedure itself—they come from what wasn’t discussed before treatment started. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Dennis Hartlieb, a general dentist and educator, to share four communication tips that help you set expectations, reduce misunderstandings, and protect the practice before you ever pick up a…
Do your numbers look good on paper, but the practice still feels heavy day-to-day? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back ACT coach Ariel Siegel to explain why “busy” doesn’t automatically mean “healthy,” and how the effort gap between gross production and net production creates exhaustion, tight cash flow, and a constant hamster-wheel feeling. You’ll…
Occlusion cases stall when dentists focus only on how the teeth fit, instead of why the bite doesn’t fit in the first place. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee to explain the #1 thing dentists get wrong about occlusion—and why it’s not the teeth. You’ll learn how to redefine occlusion beyond…
A growing number of dentists are reconsidering PPO participation as costs rise and reimbursement falls. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt sits down with dental consultant Deborah Engelhart Nash to unpack why a reported 29% of surveyed dental practices stopped taking insurance in 2025, what fears keep dentists stuck, and how to transition the right way….
Many dentists track annual patient value (APV) but don’t use it to make a clear decision about what kind of practice they want to build. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt talks with Miranda Beason, ACT’s co-host and education leader, about what APV reveals about your business model, why it impacts stress and schedule design, and…
Have you ever felt like your team is “getting along” but no one is saying what they really think? That’s artificial harmony, and it quietly creates frustration, drifting standards, and eventual blowups. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back coach Miranda Beason to explain the difference between toxic positivity and productive conflict, why unresolved issues…
Do you know exactly where money can slip through the cracks in your practice—and what to do about it before it becomes a major problem? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back David Harris, dental-exclusive forensic investigator and embezzlement expert, to break down the division of duties in a dental practice and explain how to…
Most practices have plenty of numbers but still feel unclear about what to work on next. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt talks with Miranda Beason about why many dental practices don’t have a data problem — they have a focus problem — and how to use quarterly priorities and the right metrics to create alignment,…
Private practice is getting squeezed by complexity, competition, and promises that “bigger is better.” That pressure is pushing more dentists to consider selling, scaling, or giving up control. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt talks with Dr. Christian Coachman, dentist and educator, about why celebrating independent private practice matters, why quality in dentistry isn’t scalable, and…