Podcasts about Orthodontics

In our Orthodontic world, we always strive to have the most successful practices we can ever have and deliver great ortho to our patients.It's not uncommon to have a buzzword many people use to describe concepts or processes that will bring us more success. I'm sure we've all come across the current buzzword- efficiency. Everybody is looking to be more efficient in their practice, but what exactly does it mean.In this episode, I am honored to have one of the most sought-after speakers and a leader in Orthodontics.Dr. Ron Roncone has practiced ortho for more than 50 years. He is a true trailblazer in our profession.Besides efficiency, we discuss at great length TMD concepts and the importance of occlusal skills.Dr. Roncone advises orthodontists who want to differentiate themselves to do what others don't want to do. Learn about TMJ, and get better at your occlusal skills to finish cases exceptionally. These skills will set your practice above the rest.Tune in to this fascinating interview to learn a thing or two from the master!Key Takeaways- The role of efficiency in your practice (08:06)- Efficiency vs. effectiveness (09:31)- Why every Ortho resident should learn the concept of deprogramming (18:52)- CBCT for every patient who walks through the door (27:56)- Average case finish time and visits for Dr. Roncone (33:06)- Occlusion has nothing to do with TMJ problems (36:54)- It's all about the sagittal plane (42:39)- Good occlusal skills will make a good case exceptional (47:04)- What are you doing to differentiate yourself (56:29)Additional Resources

We're happy to have you back for another episode of The GrowOrtho Podcast. On today's episode, we chat with Madison Martin, Sales Director at Fishbein Orthodontics. Tune in to hear Madison's thoughts and insights about: What made Madison make the leap from clinical assistant to sales (and how that transition benefited her in her current position as … The Sales Process for Orthodontic Practices Read More » The post The Sales Process for Orthodontic Practices appeared first on HIP Creative.

On this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Leon and Amy are joined by Suzanne Wilson. Suzanne is a marketer with strengths in strategic planning, customer insights, and traditional and digital marketing tactics. Suzanne is Chief Operating Officer at Gaidge, a company that offers business and data-driven strategies to orthodontic practices to help them get their money's worth through marketing. Tune in to learn more on this topic today!   IN THIS EPISODE: [07:22] Suzanne talks about her data and analytics company, Gaidge [13:10] The “Value of a Visit” and how it relates to overhead and profit [19:07] Where a business manager can start when it comes to data and analytics [28:38] Using your data to formulate marketing campaigns   KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Monitoring data and metrics is useful in creating marketing campaigns Understanding what costs are and what your production is an essential business metric. Gaidge answers a multitude of business questions using visualizations, pulling all the data from your practice performance, and helps provide a quick, clear understanding of what is truly happening in the business day to day, month to month, and year to year.   RESOURCE LINKS:  Gaidge   BIO:   Suzanne is a results-oriented marketer with strengths in strategic planning, customer insights, data-driven decision making, brand building and traditional and digital marketing tactics. She brings a holistic view of business and a data-driven approach to marketing that helps her clients get the most out of their marketing dollars. She works with her clients to determine short- and long-term needs and develops a collaborative marketing plan to drive actions with methods to measure results. From branding workshops to marketing spending audits, Suzanne brings the full toolbox and years of experience in upstream and downstream marketing to help your team elevate your brand and implement proven and innovative marketing tactics that enhance your customer experience and deliver quality leads. I spent the early part of my career building skills in office management, accounting and procurement while I was in college pursuing a BA degree in English. I was lucky enough to have many great mentors in my life and a few of them inspired me to take a leap and pursue marketing. Thanks to some initial luck I started in a junior marketing role in 2008 and have since found a true love in what it means to serve customers by bringing products to life, leveraging the world of data and crafting the strategies that communicate a brand's unique value to the marketplace. Suzanne joined Gaidge and impact360 in 2018 as their Chief Marketing Officer and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2022. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Utah in 2003 and achieved an Executive MBA with the class of 2017. She is based out of her home office in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Have you ever heard of the term craniofacial development? Does it relate to how well we breathe and sleep? How about cleft lip and palate? Well, today we are going to be exploring these fascinating topics. My guest today is Professor Dave Singh. Professor Dave Singh is a US citizen who was born, educated and trained in England, UK. He holds three doctorates, including a Doctor of Dental Medicine; a PhD in cleft palate development, and a third Doctorate in Orthodontics. Dr Singh was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BioModeling Solutions, Inc. He has published over 200 articles in the peer-reviewed medical, dental and orthodontic literature, has published 7 books/chapters, and is currently finishing his new book entitled “Pneumopedics and craniofacial epigenetics.” Join me in this episode as we tackle craniofacial development, cleft lip and palate, epigenetics, the importance of nitric oxide, and so much more. ----  CREDITS: Host: Dr Ron Ehrlich Guest: Prof Dave Singh Producer: Amelia Navascues ----  You can also watch this episode at https://drronehrlich.com/ ----- TIME TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH? Join me in my online health programs.  ----- CONNECT WITH ME You can ask questions via social media using my Instagram or Facebook or TikTok or YouTube page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.  Contact: (877) 532-2123 Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com   ABOUT DR. BOB MARCUS Bob Marcus, D.M.D. graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 1993 and completed his General Practice Residency at the VAMC La Jolla, CA.  He maintained a successful cosmetic and family dental practice in Poway (San Diego County), CA, and retired from clinical dentistry in 2019. Since then, Dr. Marcus has been very busy on several fronts: dental practice "coaching," dental study clubs, and CEREC training.  As a coach, he has worked with practices all over the country helping them streamline systems, reduce stress, and ultimately increase production.  His focus on the psychology of patient interactions, especially with the treatment planning and presentation process, has helped many dentists and their practices move to the next level Dr. Marcus was an active CEREC Doctors Mentor, is a certified basic and advanced trainer for Patterson, a clinical instructor for CAD/CAM Dentists and has lectured locally, nationally, and internationally on CEREC and related subjects.  He used CEREC technology in his office since the "early days" in 2004.  He estimates that he has milled over a zillion restorations.   Dr. Marcus is the founder of Kick Your Apps, and app company for dentists.  Their flagship app, DDS GP, has sold over 15,000 copies in 65 countries. This app provides a quick and easy way for dentists to show their patients dental conditions and treatment options. Dr. Marcus and his wife, Karen, have three amazing (adult) kids: Katie, Matt, and Jon, as well as a grandson, Luke.  They love to take advantage of all that San Diego has to offer, especially spending time hiking and enjoying the perfect weather.   FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

When and why should you see an orthodontist. Dr. Johnson tells us all about orthodontist care and what works best.  Are you ready to get down!

As an orthodontist, I'm sure you'd love to just be a doctor and not have to worry about all those other million things going on in your practice. How do you do this?An organizational hierarchy will free up your time as a doctor and let other team members do their work. It gets things done right.And so the question I have to ask you is, what are you doing to create the organizational hierarchy you need?Listen to this 5-minute Friday to learn what an organizational hierarchy looks like and how to create one.Key Takeaways- Getting things done right (00:33)- Organizational hierarchy allows us the opportunity to step away as doctors (01:21)- Figuring out who does what (02:00)- Using Lucid Charts to create a structure (03:36)Additional Resources

My special guest Dr. Nancy Wiley is the author of the new book, Divine Trust. Dr. Nancy had a highly successful Orthodontics practice in Florida for 27 years. However, after the school tragedy in Parkland, she lost one of her own patients, and the sorrow of so many around her led her to share Divine Trust with the world. Dr. Nancy shares her direct experience of Divine Presence which wants everyone to know It and trust It. In her book, she lays out a blueprint anyone can easily follow to achieve the incredible state of Divine bliss and begin to experience freedom from suffering. Dr. Nancy dedicates herself to igniting a massive shift in human consciousness, using Divine Trust as the cornerstone. Dr. Nancy gives pure love on this show. Learn more about her @ www.divinetrustbook.com

When does a day need to be saved? When you're not meeting your daily goals (which you should set daily goals). You can determine if you're reaching your goal or not by mid-day. If you notice around the middle of the day, that you are behind or REAL far behind with your daily goals, then this episode will help you to apply strategies to reach those goals! Sandy lets us know how there are so many missed opportunities because we are not looking or listening. Therefore she gives us 5 specific opportunities we need to look for (which you WILL find during the day) that will push you and your team through the finish line! From this point on, there shouldn't be a reason for your team to not reach their daily goals.

On this episode of BUZZ, we celebrate businesses that demonstrate appreciation, dedication and attention to their clients through their customer service and messaging.  Implementing and maintaining these cornerstones of customer care can help develop your patients into ambassadors for your Dental Practice.   Show Produced by Dentainment https://dentainment.com/ Dentainment is a Digital Creative Marketing Agency, providing services to the Dental Community such as: Logo Design Brand Identity Dental Websites Search Engine Optimization Video Production Social Media Management Google AdWords Management Voice Search Optimization and more   Learn more about our sponsor Dental Year! Providing your Dental Practice with 365 Days of Marketing Inspiration. http://www.DentalYear.com

In the first part of our three-part series, Dean and Jill discuss the importance of establishing core values for both your practice as a whole and your team. When building an all-star team if a practice doesn't have a set of values, mission, etc., your brand tends to be a little disjointed. Tune in to hear how to figure out your own core values, implement them into your team, and address issues you might face in the process.'Head on over to OrthoMarketing.com/DreamTeam to download your free worksheets!

In the first part of our three-part series, Dean and Jill discuss the importance of establishing core values for both your practice as a whole and your team. When building an all-star team if a practice doesn't have a set of values, mission, etc., your brand tends to be a little disjointed. Tune in to hear how to figure out your own core values, implement them into your team, and address issues you might face in the process.'Head on over to OrthoMarketing.com/DreamTeam to download your free worksheets!

SHOW NOTES: This week, Dr. Glenn Vo was pumped to chat with the mastermind behind the Othordontic Teaching Institute: Dr. Jeffery Gerhardt.People always tell dentists to stay in their lane whether it's about wisdom teeth, endodontics, or Ortho. Jeffery is the opposite, as he's passionate about helping GPs add Ortho to their businesses—in fact, Jeffery has helped over 300 dentists (and counting) to learn and implement Ortho—and he has good reason for not slowing down anytime soon.After he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 with a degree in business management, Jeffery decided he wanted to pivot his career. So, in 1992, he graduated from the Texas Health Science Center Dental Branch in San Antonio, Texas. When he was in dental school, Jeffery realized they didn't teach much about Ortho and, when they did, they made it more complicated than it needed to be. And while Jeffery knows that teaching Ortho requires a lot of learning, he believes it's actually very easy to do—not to mention what it can do for your practice.Jeffery started his Ortho career from 1996 to 1998 after taking a two-year course in Dallas, TX. And, for the last twenty years, he was an Orthodontics instructor for the Academy of GP Orthodontics. While he had a blast there and loved the folks he surrounded himself with, he was irked by the fact that the group didn't want to modernize.In fact, Dr. Gerhardt is a Diplomat of the Academy of GP Orthodontics—which is its highest recognition.The latest and greatest technologies make the learning process so much easier, and one of the best ways for any dentist to learn—Ortho or not—is through hands-on learning. Think about it: when you were in dental school, learning about how to do a filling, they didn't just show you pictures before sending you on your way.That's why Jeffery teaches in a hands-on way during his 10-session course, where you practice by treating patients rather than learning by working on models or watching videos. You'll learn how to competently treat Orthodontic cases of varying difficulties, from minor tooth alignments, and mixed dentition, to extraction cases.Even better, you don't have to wait until you complete the course to start cases in your own practice -- your instructor provides complimentary mentoring on the cases you start in your practice during the course. In fact, Jeffery and his colleagues over at OTI encourage you to bring patient records to Friday sessions for mentoring. But, that said, they'll be providing the patients for you—it's not up to you to find patients for honing your Ortho craft.Learn about:How can you dramatically transform your practice by enrolling in OTI's 10-session course using self-ligating brackets?How can you easily recover the course tuition just by completing just three or four Orthodontic cases in your own practice?How can you add $15,000+ to your monthly production by starting just 3 Orthodontic cases a month?What percent of Ortho cases can somebody expect after taking Jeffery's course? What kind of cases make up the majority of Ortho cases?How does OTI provide patients for you to hone your Ortho craft? How do they ensure that every patient is starting at the same time vs. having patients who are in different stages of ortho treatment?How is there ongoing support for those who finish the course? How does Jeffery still help his graduated students to implement Ortho?How much Ortho does Jeffery himself perform from day to day? How does he usually go about the process, increase efficiencies, etc.?And more! NIFTY DEAL: Nifty Deal: $5000 discount on tuition if enrolled by May 31, 2022. $4000 discount on tuition if enroll after May 31, 2022, but by June 30, 2022. No other discounts apply.

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Do you feel self-conscious about your smile? It's time to change that. Sean Liu Orthodontics (253-838-0765), a leading Auburn, Washington dentist's office, can help you to achieve your dream smile using state-of-the-art orthodontic care. Visit https://www.liuorthodontics.us (https://www.liuorthodontics.us) to find more details.

Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.  Contact: (877) 532-2123 Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com   FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

My special guest Dr. Nancy Wiley is the author of the new book, Divine Trust. Dr. Nancy had a highly successful Orthodontics practice in Florida for 27 years. However, after the school tragedy in Parkland, she lost one of her own patients, and the sorrow of so many around her led her to share Divine Trust with the world. Dr. Nancy shares her direct experience of Divine Presence which wants everyone to know It and trust It. In her book, she lays out a blueprint anyone can easily follow to achieve the incredible state of Divine bliss and begin to experience freedom from suffering. Dr. Nancy dedicates herself to igniting a massive shift in human consciousness, using Divine Trust as the cornerstone. Dr. Nancy gives pure love on this show. Learn more about her @ www.divinetrustbook.com

Dr. Daniela Toro is Board Certified Orthodontist with a private practice in Burlington, MA. She became the owner of Burlington Orthodontics 6 years ago. She is originally from Venezuela and moved to the US to pursue her MSD in Orthodontics and DMD degree from Boston University. She is married to her highschool sweetheart, Cesar, and is the mother of three young daughters, Sofia (7), Emilia (5) and Daniela (2y). She is also a former clinical instructor at the Orthodontic Department at Boston University and currently invited to participate in lectures. Dr. Toro is also on a personal journey to create awareness about the risks of breast implants. Having had breast implants placed 17 years ago without knowing any risks and implications of breast implant illness or BII, she has dedicated herself to educate other women. After learning about BII and seeing it first hand, being a mother of three young daughters, she decided to have explant surgery to remove her breast implants. She is very open about her experience and has guided many other women in their explant journeys as well. She believes that information is power.   

In this episode we take on questions that you (our listeners) have for us!  We answer these specific questions: "Is anyone doing (or done in the past) patient surveys? We would love to see what we are doing right that our patients enjoy and what recommendations they have or concerns, if any. Any suggestions or sample questions would be greatly appreciated!"   "I have a couple questions about 'The 4 Departments Every Front Office Needs.' When you say 1-18 people one person can run the front and then 19 you would have 2 people and then 32 you would have 3, does this include the office manager or would that be in addition to the OM? We have 4 days a week with 1 doctor and 2 full time hygienists and we have 1 day with 2 doctors and 2 full time hygienists. I have another question. I know you talk about checklists to hold people accountable. Do you recommend every person on the team have their own checklist?" "What is the best way to prevent hygiene no shows?"

Durning AAO Miami Beach, Ortho Marketing President, Dean Steinman, was able to sit down and chat LIVE with Michelle Shimmin, owner of Shimmin Consulting. They talk about the trends in the orthodontic community that have emerged over the last 2 years and how they will continue to change how practices do business, even post-pandemic.They also discuss how practices that continued to use new technologies that made patients' lives easier (including virtual appointments & monitoring options) are seeing way more success and growth than practices that switch back to their "normal" before pandemic procedures.

Durning AAO Miami Beach, Ortho Marketing President, Dean Steinman, was able to sit down and chat LIVE with Michelle Shimmin, owner of Shimmin Consulting. They talk about the trends in the orthodontic community that have emerged over the last 2 years and how they will continue to change how practices do business, even post-pandemic.They also discuss how practices that continued to use new technologies that made patients' lives easier (including virtual appointments & monitoring options) are seeing way more success and growth than practices that switch back to their "normal" before pandemic procedures.

If you've always wondered how you can use TikTok to attract more patients and grow your practice, today's episode is made for you.We have a young orthodontist who has grown her practice to 7 figures in one year using TikTok.As Dr. Ashley Kisling puts it, TikTok is not all about singing and dancing. We can use it to inspire and educate our followers. This has worked out pretty well for her practice based on the numbers she is pulling.But getting here was not a walk in the park. Graduating Ortho residency in 2019 and struggling to find her path in Ortho, Ashley had to quickly decide what to do.Opening her own practice was daunting enough, but then Covid struck. But she gathered enough courage to do it anyway. Her practice is in San Clemente, California.In addition to the astronomic growth of her practice, Dr. Ashley Kisling has become a social media influencer for major Orthodontic brands due to her huge engagement. This has helped her leverage these partnerships to offer discounts in her practice. If you'd like to figure out how to follow Ashley's method of growing her practice, which is very remarkable, you might want to listen to this episode.Key Takeaways- How Dr. Ashley Kisling got into Ortho (02:03)- Launching an Ortho startup at the height of Covid (04:57)- Growing a brand-new practice to 7 figures in one year (11:27)- How to use TikTok in your Ortho Practice (16:06)- Working with influencers in your local community (23:20)- Social media best practices (27:46)- Getting your patients to sign a photo release for social media (32:56)- Creating good hooks for TikTok (34:21) - Why it pays to be authentic in social media (40:17)Additional Resources

Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.  Contact: (877) 532-2123 Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com Dr. Jose R. Perez-Irizarry was born and raised in a small town on the southern coast of Puerto Rico. He was not too fond of dentistry in his early age due to some bad experiences but after knowing more about our profession, he developed a keen interest in dentistry that made him decide to go to dental school. He graduated from college in 1982 with a Biology Degree and then attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine where he graduated in1986.  He began his professional duties as an associated dentist in a large clinic and later became an associated dentist to the president of the dental board Dr. Rafael Pagan. His wife is also a dentist, and together they established a successful group dental practice in his hometown area where he practiced for 14 years. In 1999 they moved to the Atlanta area where he has been working as a general dentist ever since. With over 35 years of experience Dr. Perez treats a wide variety of needs amongst his patients. A fluent Spanish speaker allows Dr. Perez to communicate efficiently with the Spanish speaking community. Outside of the office he enjoys photography as a hobby as well as cooking and expending time with his family. Dr. Perez and his wife have four children together. Their three sons are currently in Dental College of Georgia and his daughter is a devoted educator. Dr. Perez's philosophy: “I like to have a common sense approach to dentistry where prevention is the foundation to a healthier smile. I make every effort to provide services that satisfy patient's expectations on dental treatment. Communication between the patient and dentist is essential as there is a need for the patients to understand their actual oral condition to make the necessary changes to complete dental treatment, reestablish oral health and be able to maintain everything in excellent shape.” Dr. Perez has been continuously involved in community health clinics, community service and different disaster relief initiatives. Dr. Perez used to host a weekly radio show in his hometown on dental health issues providing orientation and advice on dental issues to the general population. He is a member of the Hispanic Dental Association. He served in the Puerto Rico Dental Associations  presiding different commissions including Young Dentists Commission, Continuing Dental Education, organized community outreach programs as well as a member of the board of directors and as a member of the executive committee for several years. His latest interest is to look for ways to share his experiences with the younger dentist joining our profession. Helping them by providing some insights and information that may help them with their future decisions.    FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

Syntacz -> Ingrid shares in this episode how www.mytwofront.com is helping orthodontists and dentists collaborate through their software platform… as an orthodontis herself, Ingrid spent a tremendous amount of time trying to help build a better referral network between the limited orthodontic providers with the thousands of dental providers for best patient results. To learn more about Two Front, you can help hello@mytwofront.com or follow them on instagram @mytwofront.

Is your A/R out of order?! Have you ever overcharged a patient for treatment, perhaps their insurance company covered for more than what was initially stated, so now your patient has credit? What do you do with that credit? Some practices let that credit accumulate. Some may even feel like they can keep it. You can't and Sandy let's us know why. This is a hidden topic that not many practice owners talk about, but exists and can really set you back if you are not careful. Therefore it must be addressed! This is especially helpful if you are looking to buy or acquire a practice. Make sure you check the A/R reports and see if there are any patient credits. In this episode Sandy gives us a system on how to minimize patient refunds. She also lets us know how to slowly start chipping away at it (if we have accumulated a large sum of patient credit). We discuss the script you must tell the patient, how to handle these situations, and who to let know in the practice and who should NOT be aware in your team.

Durning AAO Miami Beach, Ortho Marketing President, Dean Steinman, was able to sit down and chat LIVE with Dental Monitoring leaders, Sophia Acker & Paul Capodanno. In this podcast, they talk about the future of remote monitoring and how it's changed how many orthodontic practices approach treatment and marketing.They also discuss how a practice that might not currently be using remote monitoring can implement it in a way that makes both the lives of the doctors AND patients easier!

Durning AAO Miami Beach, Ortho Marketing President, Dean Steinman, was able to sit down and chat LIVE with Dental Monitoring leaders, Sophia Acker & Paul Capodanno. In this podcast, they talk about the future of remote monitoring and how it's changed how many orthodontic practices approach treatment and marketing.They also discuss how a practice that might not currently be using remote monitoring can implement it in a way that makes both the lives of the doctors AND patients easier!

Today on the show, we have two superstars of the Orthodontic profession. They are multi-talented, super-achievers, and overall great people who have contributed immensely to Ortho.We have Dr. Brian Anderson and Dr. Chris Teeters, founders of Orthodontic Pearls.In addition to founding and moderating the biggest Orthodontic exclusive Facebook group in the world (with over 8,000 orthodontists), they also organize the annual Mother of Pearls Orthodontic Conference.They are also members of the World's Only All-Orthodontist band, RELAPSE.As you can tell, these two gentlemen are full of energy and passion, not only for Ortho but also for life.You'll hear us talk about:- Why they started the Orthodontic Pearls group- The challenge of moderating online conversations- Why doctors are so passionate about their clinical opinions- Balancing your practice work with other interests in life- Why you shouldn't miss the Mother of Pearls ConferenceTune in!Key Takeaways- How the Orthodontic Pearls group came into existence (01:11)- What it takes to run an online group (07:11)- Why do online clinical opinions create a lot of emotions? (12:37)- Balancing your clinical and business skills (16:26)- Finding balance in life (19:37)- Shift Happens RELAPSE Tour (21:57)- Why you should attend the Mother of Pearls Conference (31:05)- Other members of the RELAPSE band (41:20)Additional Resources

On this episode of BUZZ, we review the importance of prioritizing your Dental Marketing and making sure to give it the time, attention and identity that it needs.  Marketing that is crafted with intention will help elevate your Dental Practice above a very crowded landscape. Show Produced by Dentainment https://dentainment.com/ Dentainment is a Digital Creative Marketing Agency, providing services to the Dental Community such as: Logo Design Brand Identity Dental Websites Search Engine Optimization Video Production Social Media Management Google AdWords Management Voice Search Optimization and more   Learn more about our sponsor Nexa! Nexa's 24/7 Answering Service for Dentists helps your Dental Practice maximize every opportunity. Ready to grow your Practice? Visit https://try.nexa.com/buzz/

Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.  Contact: (877) 532-2123 Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com   FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

We're pleased to have you back for another episode of the GrowOrtho podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Dr. Ben Fishbein of the massively successful practice Fishbein Orthodontics, which currently has eight locations throughout the Florida panhandle. Be sure to tune in to hear about: Dr. Ben's origin story and how his “day-in-the-life” … Fishbein Orthodontics Growth Story Read More » The post Fishbein Orthodontics Growth Story appeared first on HIP Creative.

Confirming patients for their appointment is one of the most important things your front office can do. It's not an afterthought and it's definitely not something you just call and wing. You need a recipe for this. Systems are a recipe. When it comes to patient confirmations, it's all about having good control.You need to decide how protocols should be approached and then analyze and see that your protocol/ system is producing the best results. So this leads to the ultimate question: is your confirmation process producing the best results? In this episode Sandy breaks down this process and creates a system for us that has 7 main points, so this is going to be an episode where you really want to take notes! She also lets us know some bonus points and verbage we need to have when writing confirmations, texting confirmations, and calling for confirmations.

On this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Leon and Amy are joined by Dr. Adam Schulhof. As CEO of Grin, Dr. Schulhof guides the Orthodontic vision and patient experience with his innovative orthodontic knowledge. Committing to continually refining and improving his techniques and knowledge is essential to his practice. Tune in to learn more from Dr. Schulof on this episode!   IN THIS EPISODE: [03:30] Dr. Schulof talks about Grin and how it came to be. [09:00] The importance of data, patients' chair time, and patient experience. [18:00] Barriers of entry in the orthodontic model. [24:00] Grin vs. Dental monitoring. [29:30] Dr. Schulof shares where he believes the Orthodontic industry will be five years from now?   KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Many Orthodontists see challenges in the market today, but Dr. Schulof sees them as opportunities.  Data can help each practice improve their patient experiences. Improving patient experience can lead to more patients, less chair time, and more profits.   RESOURCE LINKS Grin Website Dr. Schulof LinkedIn

Dr Derek Mahony chats with Colombian based Dr Andres Perdomo, on orthodontic treatment options, taking care of braces, the best time to start treatment, treatment times, and much more. Here are timestamps to some key points in the episode 3:18 Tips to patients on taking care of your braces 5:30 Best time to start orthodontic care 7:30 What type of orthodontics are best 9:50 Which patients would suit fixed braces verses clear aligners 11:30 How does does orthodontic treatment take 13:55 Retainers: how long to wear them? Removable or fixed? 16:05 The difference between Damon braces, and traditional fixed braces 18:00 Elastics verses springs 20:00 How do you use orthodontics to improve the appearance of the entire smile and not just the teeth You can reach Dr Perdomo vis his website www.andresperdomoortodoncia.com And you can reach Dr Mahony at his practices www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au

As we all know, many myths about dentistry circulate the world of media and oftentimes dentistry is not portrayed in the best light possible. That is why it can be surprising to read something GOOD about the dental industry in the media (especially when it isn't written by a dental professional). But why does it have to be this way? In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, Dr. Laskin debunks the false fears that revolve around dentistry and gives advice on how you can help address your patient's anxiety! Free Webinar With CE: 3 Steps To Massively Increase Your Production: www.UpgradeDental.com/webinar Get your free copy of The Patient First Manifesto visit www.PatientFirstBook.com

Frank King, Suicide Prevention speaker and Trainer was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years. He's fought a lifetime battle with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey of the soul into 6 TEDx Talks and sharing his lifesaving insights on Mental Health Awareness with associations, corporations, and colleges. Depression and suicide run in his family. He's thought about killing himself more times than he can count.  A Motivational Public Speaker who uses his life lessons to start the conversation giving people permission to give voice to their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide. And doing it by coming out, as it were, and standing in his truth, and doing it with humor. He believes that where there is humor there is hope, where there is laughter there is life, nobody dies laughing. The right person, at the right time, with the right information, can save a life. "You can make a difference. You can save a life. I can show you how." 858.405.5653 http://www.TheMentalHealthComedian.com http://www.YourTEDxCoach.com    http://www.facebook.com/thementalhealthcomedian http://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcomedian http://www.twitter.com/theMHcomedian https://www.youtube.com/thementalhealthcomedian https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedian Born to Be Funny https://youtu.be/mugOzr6ItFk Mental With Benefits https://youtu.be/mCnsHSdAn48 A Matter of Laugh or Death https://youtu.be/IeMg6OFYfU0 Suicide, The Secret of My Success https://youtu.be/3D4m33DXtsI   Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.  Contact: (877) 532-2123 Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com   __________________________________ ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

The hardest part of practice ownership is the relationships, the people in our practice. In this episode Sandy helps us to understand and know how we can master these relationships. There's a few basic steps that most practice owners and people in general tend to overlook. One of the first steps is to hire the right people, acknowledge our employees when they do something good, recognize when things are not going well, and then learn to quickly handle the situation by confronting the person. This is just part of one step! This means that systems and protocols must be in place, in order to  handle and create better relationships with people in your practice. We dive into more of this in this episode and reveal more steps with detail and instructions on how to implement them.

In this episode, Dino interviews relationship expert, Dr. Patty Ann Tublin to talk about how to create a thriving profitable practice and career without having to sacrifice happiness in your marriage and family life. Dr. Patty Ann Tublin is an internationally recognized communication and relationship expert, speaker, author, and executive coach. A best-selling author of “Money Can Buy You Happiness: Secrets Women Need to Know to Get Paid What They Are Worth!” and "Not Tonight Dear, I've Got a Business to Run!” which received a 4-star review from SUCCESS Magazine Book Review. She has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX News, Sirius XM radio, MONEY 101 with Bob McCormick, and is the weekly relationship expert for 95.9 FOX FM– CT's #1 morning radio talk show. She has been published in The Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS Magazine, Fortune, Entrepreneurial Woman Magazine, The Huffington Post – and numerous other publications. Awarded the Leadership Award from The Women's Center 29th Annual Leadership Conference along with other dignitaries such as Mrs. Colin Powell. She is the CEO and Founder of Relationship Toolbox LLC. Dr. Patty Ann has been happily married for over 30 years and is the mom of 4 children, including a set of identical twins.   For more information, you can contact Dr. Patty through:  Website: https://drpattyann.com Podcast: The Trust Doctor   REFERENCE:  Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck  Not Tonight Dear, I've Got a Business to Run! Enrich Your Marriage While Prospering in Your Business by Dr. Patty Ann Tublin DINO'S BIO:  Dino Watt is a dynamic, highly sought after keynote speaker, private practice business advisor, best selling author, and certified body language and communication expert. As a business relationship expert, Dino understands that people are the heart of any business. His interactive training style will bring your audience to roaring laughter and move them to tears. Whether he is training on C.O.R.E Culture, Sales and Sales Support, or Making love and business work, your audience will rave about Dino and the energy he brings to every event. Dino has spoken for MKS, American Association of Orthodontists, PCSO, Pitts Progressive Study Group, The Shulman Study Club, Keller Williams, Sotheby's, DentalTown, Ortho2, OrthoVoice, and many others. Out of all the accolades Dino has received, the one he is proudest of is title of PHD, Passionate Husband and Dad. Dino has been married to his wife Shannon for 24 years and together they have raised 3 amazing adults.

What does a pediatric dentist have to do with staying true and keeping your health in squeaky clean shape? A lot, apparently. Dr. Azi Nia is an seasoned pediatric dentist who specializes in identifying lip, tongue and cheek ties. Why does this matter for new or breastfeeding moms? If you are struggling with breastfeeding,--or take a bottle--, this *COULD* be an compromising issue. Dr. Azi details dental care from babies to young children and explains how dental health impacts overall health. From teeth and gums to potential issues like sleep apnea, our mouths may be a mega indicator and warning bell for wellness. Find more Nada: Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ Nia Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics https://www.niadentistry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/niadentistry/ Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences. Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances

Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.  Contact: (877) 532-2123 Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com   FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

Apply for our 2022-2023 Mastermind NOW at BulletproofMastermind.com! Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 245 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak Key Takeaways: IntroductionElon Buying Twitter'And Then What' GameHR-5 TestingGratitudeReferences: Bulletproof Summit Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice Tweetables: Hate speech should not be allowed. Dr. Peter Boulden If you don't have an active process to curate some level of gratitude for what you have you will take it for granted. Dr. Craig Spodak Losses were just accelerated learning. Dr. Peter Boulden

As promised, part two covers dental chairs and amalgams, as well as support careers in dental medicine, and a bit about orthodontics. Research: Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Shamash". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Mar. 2020, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shamash Hand, Greg. “IDA GRAY WAS A PIONEERING CINCINNATI DENTIST WHO EARNED NATIONAL FAME.” Cincinnati Magazine. Feb. 15, 2022. https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/ida-gray-was-a-pioneering-cincinnati-dentist-who-earned-national-fame/ Hallmann-Mikołajczak A. Papirus Ebersa. Ksiega wiedzy medycznej egipcjan z XVI w P.N.E [Ebers Papyrus. The book of medical knowledge of the 16th century B.C. Egyptians]. Arch Hist Filoz Med. 2004;67(1):5-14. Polish. PMID: 15586450. Lorenzi, Rosella. “Bad teeth tormented ancient Egyptians.” NBC News. Dec. 3, 2009. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34258529 Faulkner, Raymond Oliver and Dorman, Peter F.. "Ramses II". Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2021, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ramses-II-king-of-Egypt Jones, Colin. “Pulling Teeth in Eighteenth-Century Paris.” Past & Present, no. 166, 2000, pp. 100–45, http://www.jstor.org/stable/651296. Accessed 26 Apr. 2022. Forshaw, Roger. (2013). Hesyre: The First Recorded Physician and Dental Surgeon in History. Bulletin of the John Rylands Library. 89. 181-202. 10.7227/BJRL.89.S.10. PROSKAUER, CURT. “The Two Earliest Dentistry Woodcuts.” Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences, vol. 1, no. 1, 1946, pp. 71–86, http://www.jstor.org/stable/24619536 Riddell, William Renwick. “Teeth in Olden Times.” The Public Health Journal, vol. 16, no. 2, 1925, pp. 51–65, http://www.jstor.org/stable/41973265 “The Story of Flouridation.” National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/fluoride/the-story-of-fluoridation Jain, Shruti, and Hemant Jain. “Legendary Hero: Dr. G.V. Black (1836-1915).” Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR vol. 11,5 (2017): ZB01-ZB04. doi:10.7860/JCDR/2017/17462.9813 Peck, Sheldon. “A Biographical Portrait of Edward Hartley Angle, the First Specialist in Orthodontics, Part 1.” Angle Orthodontist, Vol 79, No 6, 2009. https://watermark.silverchair.com/021009-93_1.pdf Einhorn, Alfred. “ALKAMIN ESTERS OF PARA-AMNOEBENZOC ACID.” U.S. Patent Office. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/3b/3d/29/66b6b947ec1e06/US812554.pdf Dummett, Clifton O. “A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THIRTEEN UNHERALDED CONTRIBUTORS TO MEDICODENTAL PROGRESS.” JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, VOL. 81, NO. 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2571621/pdf/jnma00264-0103.pdf Montalbano, M.J., Sharma, A., Oskouian, R.J. et al. The ancient Syrian physician Archigenes and his contributions to neurology and neuroanatomy. Childs Nerv Syst 33, 1419–1420 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-016-3191-2 Etter, William M. Ph.D. “False Teeth.” George Washington's Mount Vernon. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/false-teeth/#:~:text=Contrary%20to%20later%20legend%2C%20none,to%20Washington's%20remaining%20real%20teeth. Hyson JM Jr. “History of the toothbrush.” Journal of the History of Dentistry. 2003 Jul;51(2):73-80. Wynbrandt, James. “The Excruciating History of Dentistry.”  St. Martin's Griffin. 2000. Reinberg, Steven. “Even Before Pandemic, One-Third of U.S. Adults Went Without Dental Care.” U.S. News and World Report. 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ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

In this episode, I talk with two experts in On Demand Orthodontics Judd Johns and his Orthodontist business partner Dr. John Warford. 0:00 Introduction 3:45 Dental health linked to numerous health challenges 16:17 Advantages to On Demand Orthodontics 24:10 Expanding the jaw bone with orthodontics 33:52 Amalgam (silver) fillings 36:19 Flouride Show notes page: https://www.davidsandstrom.com/77

Today on the show, we have one of the true North Stars in our profession. One of the incredible women shaping the future of Orthodontics. Dr. Amanda Gallagher is always striving to provide the best results for her patients, giving back to the schools and communities she serves, and inspiring a lot of Orthodontists. She has grown her Practice, AG Ortho, to 4 locations in 9 years with the help of her husband Ben. Talking of her practice offices, they resemble more of a high-end salon than an orthodontist office. Each location with its own unique theme and a welcoming aura. She describes herself as an office design addict.Dr. Gallagher received her DMD degree from Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA, and graduated at the top of her dental school class with Summa Cum Laude recognition. She then proceeded to the University of Maryland for her residency.  Amanda is a recognized leader in Aesthetic Orthodontics. She is leading the way in looking at cosmetic options for patients to go in conjunction with orthodontic treatments.  Things like fillers, Botox, and other cosmetic injectors can be part of our treatment planning. Patients are more likely to trust an orthodontist with their face harmony than anyone else. Tune in to hear her story and what she is doing to provide patients with more facial aesthetic options. Key Takeaways- Meet Dr. Amanda Gallagher (00:34)- Different themes for different locations – how it works (04:59)- How to operate 4 locations successfully (07:43)- The benefits of being part of an OSO (13:08)- What to look for in an associate (24:55)- The BIG advantage of being a woman in the Ortho profession (28:50)- Facial aesthetics with fillers and Botox (39:26)- Why orthodontists are better suited for facial cosmetics (42:48)Additional Resources

This first episode covers the earliest ways humans cared for their teeth, including the belief that demons might have something to do with tooth decay. We move all the way up to the 18th century, as dentistry became a profession in the U.S., including a surprising early practitioner. Research: Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Shamash". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Mar. 2020, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shamash Hand, Greg. “IDA GRAY WAS A PIONEERING CINCINNATI DENTIST WHO EARNED NATIONAL FAME.” Cincinnati Magazine. Feb. 15, 2022. https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/ida-gray-was-a-pioneering-cincinnati-dentist-who-earned-national-fame/ Hallmann-Mikołajczak A. Papirus Ebersa. Ksiega wiedzy medycznej egipcjan z XVI w P.N.E [Ebers Papyrus. The book of medical knowledge of the 16th century B.C. Egyptians]. Arch Hist Filoz Med. 2004;67(1):5-14. Polish. PMID: 15586450. Lorenzi, Rosella. “Bad teeth tormented ancient Egyptians.” NBC News. 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