Orthotown Magazine - April 2023

Articles
Showcase Spotlight: Practice Management Software With so many practice management software options on the market, how can you determine which will be the best fit for your practice? Our roundup compares and contrasts the offerings from more than a half-dozen of the biggest names in the industry.
With so many practice management software options on the market, how can you determine which will be the best fit for your practice? Our roundup compares and contrasts the offerings from more than a half-dozen of the biggest names in the industry.
A Clear View of the Future Dr. Jeffrey Miller, who’s world-renowned for his use of CBCT in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, reviews how the information derived from CBCT will change the way doctors evaluate finished orthodontic results.
by Dr. Jeffrey Miller
Dr. Jeffrey Miller, who’s world-renowned for his use of CBCT in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, reviews how the information derived from CBCT will change the way doctors evaluate finished orthodontic results.
Personal Bests Casey Bull of The Invisible Orthodontist explains the importance of humanizing practice e-communications and shares suggestions on how to master the tone and content of these important messages.
by Casey Bull
Casey Bull of The Invisible Orthodontist explains the importance of humanizing practice e-communications and shares suggestions on how to master the tone and content of these important messages.
The Success Formula Three years into opening his startup practice, Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar was making more money than he had at any other point in his life … but he believed he was not only failing but also losing ground every day. Rather than giving up on his practice, Sarpotdar instead decided to recalibrate how he was measuring success and satisfaction.
by Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar
Three years into opening his startup practice, Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar was making more money than he had at any other point in his life … but he believed he was not only failing but also losing ground every day. Rather than giving up on his practice, Sarpotdar instead decided to recalibrate how he was measuring success and satisfaction.
Training Champions Scheduling Institute founder Jay Geier explains how practice owners can take their teams from “good” to “better” to “best.”
by Jay Geier
Scheduling Institute founder Jay Geier explains how practice owners can take their teams from “good” to “better” to “best.”
Columns
A Voice in the Arena: Selfish Motives of a Contract Artist Dr. Chad Foster, Orthotown’s editorial director, explains how a small number of cases elevates his performance in all the other projects in his practice. How can readers find a consistent level of passion and curiosity in what they’re doing clinically?
by Dr. Chad Foster
Dr. Chad Foster, Orthotown’s editorial director, explains how a small number of cases elevates his performance in all the other projects in his practice. How can readers find a consistent level of passion and curiosity in what they’re doing clinically?
Departments
Board Profiles: Tech and Travel Talk with Dr. Jeffrey Miller Dr. Jeffrey Miller’s CBCT expertise has carried him all around the world. When he’s not globetrotting to present and lecture on the tech, he’s directly assisting other doctors by interpreting and reading scans for tough cases. Here, Miller shares tips on getting the most out of CBCT and some travel reminders from a man who has seen a fair share of flying.
Dr. Jeffrey Miller’s CBCT expertise has carried him all around the world. When he’s not globetrotting to present and lecture on the tech, he’s directly assisting other doctors by interpreting and reading scans for tough cases. Here, Miller shares tips on getting the most out of CBCT and some travel reminders from a man who has seen a fair share of flying.
New Products Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the orthodontic market.
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the orthodontic market.
Industry News Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the orthodontic industry.
Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the orthodontic industry.
Poll: Office Technology Orthotown members weigh in on office technology, including storing data on the cloud, 3D printing and more.
Orthotown members weigh in on office technology, including storing data on the cloud, 3D printing and more.
Product Profile: Precision Aligner Buttons The line of bondable buttons specifically designed for aligners has improved and expanded
The line of bondable buttons specifically designed for aligners has improved and expanded
Message Boards
Treatment Plan Suggestions, Please A patient’s failed RCT leads this doc to an impasse—but Townies offer solutions
A patient’s failed RCT leads this doc to an impasse—but Townies offer solutions
Results You Can Achieve When You Have a Great Patient To Work With A Townie highlights a pro bono case to illustrate what patient compliance and creative planning can accomplish
A Townie highlights a pro bono case to illustrate what patient compliance and creative planning can accomplish

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