The Chicago Academy of General Dentistry (CAGD) hosted an engaging continuing education seminar on March 6th, 2026, at Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook. The course, “The Best Practices to Get Off of PPOs & amp; Have More Freedom,” was presented by renowned dental consultant and speaker Kirk Behrendt, who brings over 30 years of experience helping dentists create better practices and better lives. Kirk has been a featured speaker at every major dental meeting in the United States, and his company, ACT Dental, has consistently ranked among the Top Dental Consultants in Dentistry Today and appeared on Inc. Magazine’s Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.
During the lecture, Kirk Behrendt provided actionable insights for dentists looking to reduce dependence on PPOs and gain more control over their practice. Topics included effective patient communication, fee structuring, and strategies for retaining loyal patients while optimizing revenue. Behrendt also shared practical examples from his consulting experience, emphasizing real-world applications that empower dentists to make informed decisions and achieve greater professional freedom.
The Chicago AGD extends its heartfelt appreciation to our generous sponsors for their invaluable support of this seminar. We would like to especially thank WealthWave for their dedication to empowering dentists in managing their financial futures, and SALUS for providing essential compliance trainings, including Sexual Harassment, OSHA, and HIPAA. Our gratitude also goes to Philips Sonicare for their innovative toothbrush technology that enhances oral hygiene, and to Be-Guided for their precision implant surgical guides. We appreciate Old National Bank for offering specialized banking services for dental professionals, as well as Garfield Refining for their trusted refining solutions. A sincere thank-you to Ottawa Dental Lab for their high-quality laboratory services, and Relevance for supporting practice growth through expert marketing. We are also grateful to All Practice Solutions for providing top-tier dental equipment and to Henry Schein for their comprehensive range of dental products, technologies, and business services. Finally, we warmly welcome our newest sponsor, Atlas Anesthesia P.C., a trusted mobile anesthesia provider offering safe, effective, and affordable anesthesia services through a team of board-certified CRNAs and anesthesiologists known for their excellence and reliability. Your continued support plays a vital role in the success of our programs, and we are truly thankful for your partnership.
Looking ahead, the Chicago AGD invites dentists to attend our next seminar, Demystifying Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting, with Dr. Saurabh Mohandas Kamat on May 1st, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook. This lecture will focus on advanced grafting techniques, including when to graft and when not to, and the implications of vertical and horizontal bone grafting. Attendees will gain practical skills and knowledge to enhance patient outcomes and elevate their clinical expertise.
We encourage all dental professionals to take advantage of this valuable learning opportunity to enhance their clinical and business skills. We look forward to welcoming you to this seminar and to future events in the AGD 2025–2026 series.
