Orthodontic practices have access to more data than ever before, but technology alone does not improve efficiency. Roger P. Levin, DDS, explains why practice leaders should focus on a small set of key performance metrics, delegate data analysis to trained office managers, and use exception reporting to identify operational problems before they impact production and revenue.
When a new marketing campaign delivers a flood of leads but zero new starts, where does the blame lie? Industry experts say the problem rarely starts with the ad spend. Inside the hidden drop-offs of the new patient journey—and why your internal operations matter more than your marketing.
Infection control and safety expert Jackie Dorst explains why the temptation of low-cost supplies can expose practices to patient harm, legal liability, and reputational damage.
Operational improvements in chair time management, marketing, and delegation are enabling orthodontic practices to boost production without making clinical changes.
The Association for Dental Safety, DANB, and the DALE Foundation are accepting applications for the Andrew Whitehead Education and Certification Scholarship in infection control through Feb. 27, 2026. Recipients will be announced in May 2026.
Planet DDS will integrate CareCredit financing into its Cloud 9 orthodontic practice management software, expanding its partnership with Synchrony to streamline patient payment options for more than 2,500 orthodontic practices.
Gargle Inc has launched "Straighten While You...," a digital ad platform designed to reach clear aligner patients through hyper-local targeting based on daily activities rather than active online searches.
Beyond patient care, Hessam Rahimi, DDS, DMSc, MBA, leverages his practice to test innovative orthodontic solutions, such as Brava by Brius.
From gamified apps to remote monitoring, digital tools help teens stay compliant and give adults the convenience and clarity they expect.
A well-trained, empowered office manager functions as the practice’s true operational leader, driving efficiency, supporting growth, and freeing the orthodontist to focus on clinical care.