I’ve Finally Seen The Light!
I am stubborn and resistant from time to time. I wore loupes in dental school but put them away when I started orthodontic residency because that’s what everyone else did… only to rediscov...
What Is A GOOD Referral Source?
Ancient History When I got out of residency in 2004, this question was easy to answer. A good referral source was a general dentist or pediatric dentist who sent me every child or adult that the denti...
60 & 90 Day Past Due Letters
Stuff happens and sometimes people get behind on their accounts. It's just part of life in an orthod......
Please Take this SHORT Survey on Accelerated Orthodontics
There has been so much talk about accelerated orthodontics of late that it’s hard to know how prevalent acceleration really is in the industry. In an effort to get some actual numbers as to ho...
Doctor, Don’t Do Invisalign
I’ve thought about this a great deal lately given the continued resistance on the part of many orthodontists to the new realty – the reality in which a significant and growing percentage of the po...
Emotional Orthodontists?
We’re pretty sure that you’ve heard the following statements recently : Braces are antiquated and finished. Do it yourself orthodontics is a serious health crisis. Organized orthodontics must be ...
Don’t Be Constrained by the Chief Complaint
In orthodontics, the chief complaint is sacrosanct. Or at least we talk about it like it is. The reality is that better is better and most patients will be well satisfied with a better-looking smile e...
Recruiting Great Customer Service Providers for Your Practice
One of the best ways to find great employees is to hire people who demonstrate excellent customer se......