Better is Better – The Argument for SmileDirectClub
I understand that 99.9999% of orthodontists and dentists are against the idea of direct to consumer aligners and tele-dentistry and I understand that my words will not change your mind, but I’m...
AAOF Craniofacial Growth Legacy Collection: Relevance and Reticence PART II
Marc Bernard Ackerman, DMD, MBA I was drinking my morning cup of coffee and was pleased to receive the latest blog update from my friend, Kevin O’Brien (Manchester, UK). Last week I touched on the r...
MedPro Offers An Excellent Alternative to the AAOIC
I hear disgruntled AAO members say often that they have to be AAO members because they need the AAOIC for professional liability insurance. This is simply not the case. Know your options. Look into Me...
Worst Case Scenario Thinking & Self Awareness
I am a big fan of setting expectations and controlling my worldview. Though I cannot control others, what they think, what they do or what happens in the world, how I see the world and interpret what ...
I’ll Be In Boston May 20 and Chicago June 3
Antonino Secchi and I will will be in Boston next week and in Chicago a couple weeks after that. Come hang out with us if you’ve got nothing better to do and bring your team. Fun for the whole ...
AAOF Craniofacial Growth Legacy Collection: Relevance and Reticence
Marc Bernard Ackerman, DMD, MBA Orthodontists cannot modify growth of the craniofacial skeleton. Orthodontists can sort of identify patterns of craniofacial growth but we are mediocre predictor...
Simple Marketing Strategies for a Successful Orthodontic Practice
I wrote this article almost a decade ago but it is still pretty darn relevant! Simple Marketing Strategies...
Women In Orthodontics Study Group
Ladies, if you haven’t checked this group out you should. Dr. Courtney Dunn created this forum and I’m very excited to see it taking off. Women In Orthodontics Study Group...
No More Blocks and Hooks- Golf Tips with Andrew Rice
There is so much information out there as to how to hit draws, but I know there are a portion of you who struggle with hooking and blocking the golf ball. Here are a few tips for you. Andrew Rice Dire...
Poker as a Training Model For Business
By Jason Tam What the? Is this guy really promoting gambling to further orthodontic business development? Isn’t it all luck? Let’s get this out of the way. Poker is a game of skill. There...