Category: Practice Management

Practice Management

Navigating the Risks of the Orthodontic Gray Market

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.

Practice Management

When Will the Competition Arrive?

A strategic look at when—and how—new competitors emerge in orthodontic markets, and why proactive marketing and referral protection determine whether practices grow or decline.

Practice Management

How to Build a World-Class Office Manager—and a Stronger Orthodontic Practice

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.

Business Development

What It Takes to Turn an Orthodontic Practice Around

The three factors that helped an orthodontist stop a 3-year decline and reignite growth.

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.