Category: Practice Management

Practice Management

The New Influence of Patient Reviews in the Age of AI Search

In the age of AI summaries, patient reviews do more than influence perception—they help determine which orthodontic practices appear in search results.

Practice Management

ADS and DALE Foundation Open Applications for Infection Control Scholarship

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.

Practice Management

Smarter Buying Solutions for Today’s Busy Orthodontic Practices

Orthodontic practices are increasingly turning to buying groups and procurement platforms to simplify purchasing, reduce costs, and eliminate the chaos caused by fragmented vendor management.

Business Development

Three Ways to Improve Your Ortho Team Fast

A strong orthodontic practice depends on a motivated, accountable, and positive team—one that understands its goals, measures its performance, and maintains a culture that supports success every day.

Continuing Education

Henry Schein Sets Dates for THRIVELIVE 2026 in Las Vegas

Henry Schein’s THRIVELIVE 2026 will take place April 29 to May 2 at Resorts World Las Vegas, featuring CE courses, expert speakers, and entertainment.

Financial Management

Planet DDS Launches New Payment Processing Solution

Planet DDS launches Planet DDS Pay, a payment solution for multi-office practices, featuring automation, digital payments, and financial analytics.

Marketing and Promotion

How to Build Case Studies That Showcase Your Orthodontic Expertise

Here’s how your orthodontic practice can create case studies that highlight expertise, showcase patient transformations, and inspire new patients to start treatment.

Practice Profiles

An Orthodontic Practice as a Testing Ground

Beyond patient care, Hessam Rahimi, DDS, DMSc, MBA, leverages his practice to test innovative orthodontic solutions, such as Brava by Brius.

Patient Relations

From Teens to Adults: Using Technology to Improve Compliance and Care

From gamified apps to remote monitoring, digital tools help teens stay compliant and give adults the convenience and clarity they expect.

Staff Issues

The Office Manager as Chief Operating Officer for Orthodontic Practice Success

As orthodontic practices grow more complex, a highly trained office manager functioning as a chief operating officer has become essential for efficiency, growth, and reduced stress.