Episode 844

844: Redefining Trust in Dentistry: Introducing the BPA App – Dr. Barrett Straub & Miranda Beeson

Published on: 3rd February, 2025

Today, there is so much information online. So, how do you know who to trust? In this special episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, and Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to announce the BPA app, an amazing new tool that provides a solution for every problem you will ever face in dentistry. Stop seeking bad Facebook advice! To be part of a space full of love, support, and guidance, get the new BPA app and listen to Episode 844 of The Best Practices Show!

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Main Takeaways:

  • Stop getting advice from Facebook. Not all of it is bad, but most are not helpful.
  • Even if you're not seeking community, get the BPA app! It is full of resources.
  • Support and optimize your team with the BPA app. It’s not just for dentists!
  • Get more than practice advice from the BPA app. Connect with your tribe!
  • Think better by using the BPA app. This is where the best minds will be!

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

1:38 About ACT’s BPA and new BPA app.

3:17 Why the BPA app is important.

6:35 How to get the BPA app.

8:20 What the BPA app provides.

15:22 About TTT and Pro Coaching.

17:13 Find connection through the BPA app.

18:28 How the BPA app will help train and support your team.

21:07 Other key benefits of the BPA app.

23:17 Where to get the BPA app.

24:33 Final thoughts.

Dr. Barrett Straub Bio:

Dr. Barrett Straub practices general and sedation dentistry in Port Washington, Wisconsin. He has worked hard to develop his practice into a top-performing, fee-for-service practice that focuses on improving the lives of patients through dentistry.

A graduate of Marquette Dental School, Dr. Straub’s advanced training and CE includes work at the Spear Institute, LVI, DOCS, and as a member of the Milwaukee Study Club. He is a past member of the Wisconsin Dental Association Board of Trustees and was awarded the Marquette Dental School 2017 Young Alumnus of the Year. As a former ACT coaching client that experienced first-hand the transformation that coaching can provide, he is passionate about helping other dentists create the practice they’ve always wanted.

Dr. Straub loves to hunt, golf, and spend winter on the ice, curling. He is married to Katie, with two daughters, Abby and Elizabeth.

Miranda Beeson, MS, BSDH Bio:

Miranda Beeson has over 25 years of clinical dental hygiene, front office, practice administration, and speaking experience. She is enthusiastic about communication and loves helping others find the power that words can bring to their patient interactions and practice dynamics. As a Lead Practice Coach, she is driven to create opportunities to find value in experiences and cultivate new approaches.

Miranda graduated from Old Dominion University, and enjoys spending time with her husband, Chuck, and her children, Trent, Mallory, and Cassidy. Family time is the best time, and is often spent on a golf course, a volleyball court, or spending the day boating at the beach.

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Elevate Your Dental Practice: Insights & Strategies from Industry Leaders
Welcome to The Best Practices Show, hosted by Kirk Behrendt, founder of ACT Dental (https://www.actdental.com/) and a leader in dental practice coaching. This podcast is your gateway to discovering the hidden gems and tactics used by the most successful dental practices worldwide.

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