Posts Tagged ‘ Aligners ’

In 2002, when I was an orthodontic resident at the University of Connecticut, I snuck out of my residency program for a long weekend with the defense that I was “visiting family” for a so-called “family emergency” in San Francisco. Although I do indeed have family in the Bay Area, this was no crisis! Our […]

If you are a frequent reader of my blog (www.straightsmilesolutions.com/blog) or a subscriber of my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/Straightsmilesolutionsortho), you’ve become accustomed to my tricks and tips on attachment and auxiliary design and placement. And you probably know that I think “optimized” attachments are mostly an over-hyped, proprietary feature of Align Technology. Below, I have compiled […]

There has been a lot of interest about orthodontic aftercare opportunities. Below is a summary about Retainers for Life, one of the corporate, branded orthodontic aftercare opportunities. Note, that my emails and attempts to contact the owners of this company were unsuccessful after several months so these notes are based on what I understood from […]

A DENTIST’S GUIDE TO RESTARTING THE PRACTICE POST-COVID  

“Yes Ma’am Can I Have Another? Passive Dentist Professional’s Attitude Towards COVID-Closure The Impact of Coronavirus on Dentists The novel coronavirus has infected millions of people across the globe and this pandemic has left all dentistry practice around the world go for a toss. Only a few states have allowed dental offices to be kept […]

This is Dr. Amanda and I work with StraightSmile Solutions. Today, I want to discuss how dentists can stand together and deal with the effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Eventually, it will all calm down and you will see your self after a few years telling this story to your kids and grandkids. Since the pandemic […]

Please download this resource with tricks and tips for restarting your practice ASAP.   Dentist’s Guide to Start Practice Amidst COVID-19

1) Keep IN TOUCH with patients. 2) Keep the MORALE UP of our patients. 3) Keep their TREATMENT GOING as much as possible. But most importantly: 4) Show the community/patients/parents that you are actively engaged in their wellbeing and that of their families. 5) Initiate virtual consultations. Consider sending out white-label “kits” like Smile Concierge […]

Some of my favorite podcasts on the topic: https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/the-dentalpreneur-podcast/845-innovation-tech-and-explosive-growth/ https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/the-dentalpreneur-podcast/846-innovation-tech-and-explosive-growth-part-2/ https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/the-dentalpreneur-podcast/831-straight-talk-part-1/ https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/the-dentalpreneur-podcast/832-straight-talk-part-2/   Feel free to buzz us at www.straightsmilesolutions.com to schedule a complimentary consultation to help you get started.

Many doctors are interested in integrating Phase 1 Orthodontics in their practice. Early treatment with Phase 1 Orthodontics has life-long health and esthetic benefits. We have several resources we recommend to get started: 1. Read Our Blogs: https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/blog/ https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/blog/rpe-2/ https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/blog/codes/ 2. Listen to our Podcasts: https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/the-dentalpreneur-podcast/831-straight-talk-part-1/ https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/the-dentalpreneur-podcast/832-straight-talk-part-2/ 3. Watch our YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQDILf1sP5qR4p78673bzA?view_as=subscriber 4. Watch […]