What’s Your Practice Worth?
This is a burning question in the minds of orthodontists. We used to think that we knew the answer, depending on only a handful of variables. In the past all you really needed to know to value a prac...Medically Necessary Orthodontic Treatment: A Serious Handicap to Orthodontics’ Bright Future
Marc Bernard Ackerman, DMD, MBA The American Association of Orthodontics Committee on Medically Necessary Orthodontic Care (MNOC) produced this statement in 2015 that is being promoted at the present ...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...Impediments to Changing from Analog to Digital
It’s been an interesting week. We’ve just finished our book, Straighter: The Rules of Orthodontics and sent it to the printer, we’ve set a date for our first in person implementation...The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
There’s been some confusion about our predictions of 3000 dollar fees being the future of orthodontics and many see this as doom and gloom. Nothing could be further from the truth! Someho...Q & A With the Largest SmileDirectClub Facebook Group
I was asked by the admin of the largest SmileDirectClub users’ group on Facebook if I’d take questions from SDC patients and potential patients. Of course I was happy to oblige. Below is t...I’m Dumb – Don’t Be Like Me
The history of my dental career reads like a parable of a fool… a blind idiot wandering the wilderness getting taken advantage of at every turn by those smarter, faster, more experienced and les...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. ...Burris to Donate MKS Ownership to Smile For A Lifetime
It’s time. The MKS Forum has grown into one of the largest orthodontic meetings in the country in just two short years. The speakers/content are unparalleled, the atmosphere welcoming, the cama...- 2 of 4
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