The Art of Orthodontic Doublespeak
Enjoy this guest blog from Dr. Marc Ackerman. I find it interesting, thought provoking and an excellent prelude to the 2019 NewConn Meeting. There’s an old adage that states, “Say what you mean ...
Orthodontists ARE Dentists!
I just don’t understand our collective obsession and unwillingness to changes when it comes to a cou......
Sell or Stay Put? Cash or Equity? Now or Later? A Discussion of the Orthodontic Marketplace
It’s been an interesting couple years. The orthodontic market has changed so radically that it’s alm......
Protecting the Public?
The last time organized dentistry and dental boards tried to “protect the public” they warned of the......
Market Penetration Will Outstrip Increasing Competition, for Some
I keep thinking about the generally agreed upon fact that roughly 3,000,000 people in the USA receiv......
You Think SmileDirectClub Is Bad?
I know orthodontists generally hate SmileDirectClub but let me tell you what fully decentralized orthodontic treatment may look like in the future: Scenario #1 Imagine you want straighter teeth and so...
Research Claims Solution to Maxillary Bonded Retainer Issues
I just got back from San Diego and wanted to share something that I think is going to be very popular among orthodontists who are serious about delivering quality care and doing things the right way. ...
ORTHODONTIC SCHEDULE SCRIPTING = EASY DAYS!
By Bridget Burris Ben and I have learned this lesson over and over again: Nothing is more importa......