Roger P. Levin, DDS, outlines six data-driven strategies—including the seven-day rule and enhanced delegation—to help orthodontic practices streamline workflows, minimize bottlenecks and increase case acceptance rates.
Year-end isn’t just a time to close the books—it’s a chance to rethink how your practice grows, leads, and adapts to the changing orthodontic landscape with 10 questions that spark clarity and momentum.
From robotic systems that fully automate instrument sterilization to AI-powered custom metal brackets, the winners of the 2026 AAO Ortho Innovator Award are tackling the specialty's biggest operational challenges. Take a closer look at the five breakthrough technologies recognized this year for advancing clinical care and practice efficiency.
Orthodontic practices that implement and maintain strong operational systems consistently achieve higher performance, better teamwork, and improved patient satisfaction.
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With orthodontic case fees under pressure from discount providers and DSOs, private practices must prepare now for intensifying fee-based competition.
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Six orthodontic industry experts share practical, high-impact strategies to help established practices scale with intention.
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Many orthodontic practices lose out on millions in potential revenue due to weak referral systems, inefficient operations, and undertrained teams—but these losses can be prevented.
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Practice performance improved in 2024, but labor constraints and economic volatility could slow further progress
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A step-by-step guide to turning post-AAO meeting inspiration into actionable, lasting change within your orthodontic practice.
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MetLife is partnering with SKYGEN to implement a centralized digital platform that simplifies credentialing and recredentialing for dental providers.
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Lessons learned, advice tested, and insights from orthodontists who’ve built successful practices.
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The 2025 Dental Industry Outlook from Planet DDS shows 60% of orthodontic practices saw same-store growth in 2024, highlighting trends in case acceptance, patient volume, and revenue.
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