Practice Management

Editor’s intro: Drs. Joel C. Small and Edwin McDonald share their leadership essentials to bringing clarity, values, and vision to a practice.  Drs. Joel C. Small and Edwin McDonald discuss how a seasoned leader can create a balance A leader brings the “weather” to the organization that he/she leads, be it large or small. The weather can […]

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Editor’s intro: Cybercriminals can be phishing or planning an attack on your patient files and database. Read Gary Salman’s article to see how you can avoid being the victim of these information threats.  Gary Salman outlines what orthodontic practices can do to prevent identity theft It seems that you can’t turn on the TV or visit your

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Editor’s intro: This article, by Christine Taxin, offers valuable tips on billing for OSA and TMD that can allow your practice to expand patients’ options and add a valuable revenue stream.  Christine Taxin discusses how to help patients get the necessary care and coverage Since the recommended amount of sleep for a child ages 6- to 12-years-old is

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Editor’s intro: Kenneth Burke says that texting with patients can revolutionize your practice and help keep lines of communication open with patients. Kenneth Burke discusses how texting can improve communication efficiency with patients More revenue and an easier workday don’t have to just be dreams. Orthodontists across the nation are seeing better results (and saving time) by

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Editor’s intro: For establishing brand identity, Marc Fowler offers a checklist to differentiate your sleep practice.  Marc Fowler outlines how success depends on people knowing who you are Having worked with dozens of dental practices, from those that have just started treating sleep patients to some of the most productive sleep practices in the country, it

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Editor’s intro: To create a memorable practice, create differentiators that help you stand out from the competition! Rich Carnahan provides guidance strategies that pique new patients’ interest.  Rich Carnahan discusses ideas to set a practice apart from the competition What makes your orthodontic practice different? If “We really care about our patients” flashed through your mind,

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Editor’s intro: Reaching out to millennial patients and parents takes a different mindset and approach to social media. Julie Yoemans shows how. Marketing consultant Julie Yeomans discusses how to reach out to a growing market or prospective patients In the September/October 2018 issue of Orthodontic Practice US, I shared important insight from author Maria Bailey and her

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Editor’s intro: Scott Hansen shows how connecting with your patients on social media keeps you connected and can help increase your practice success. Scott Hansen discusses how to effectively engage with patients People choose orthodontic care for many reasons. Parents might want their children to have a winning smile. Adults might be looking for relief from speech

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