Orthotown Magazine - July/August 2023

Articles
Think Pink Dr. Ilies Tibaoui discusses the value of using a soft-tissue laser to recontour pink tissue and shares case studies that illustrate the principles involved.
by Dr. Ilies Tibaoui
Dr. Ilies Tibaoui discusses the value of using a soft-tissue laser to recontour pink tissue and shares case studies that illustrate the principles involved.
‘Type’ Casting Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar, who says he has used the Myers-Briggs Type Index to become a more empathetic and self-aware leader, recaps the four major “roles” common to the 16 personalities, and how each one’s strengths can help managers understand what drives their employees and the roles and responsibilities they’ll likely excel—or struggle—at.
by Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar
Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar, who says he has used the Myers-Briggs Type Index to become a more empathetic and self-aware leader, recaps the four major “roles” common to the 16 personalities, and how each one’s strengths can help managers understand what drives their employees and the roles and responsibilities they’ll likely excel—or struggle—at.
Team Training Done Right Flint Geier and practice growth experts at Scheduling Institute share insider tips on how to ensure team training results in personal and practice growth and success.
by Flint Geier
Flint Geier and practice growth experts at Scheduling Institute share insider tips on how to ensure team training results in personal and practice growth and success.
Conflict Resolution: Your How-To Guide When orthodontic practice owners can set up their team structure to prevent conflict as much as possible, it allows them to focus more of their time and energy on clinical orthodontics. Paul Edwards and the team at CEDR Solutions share some examples of strategies to address conflicts. Plus, download a free guide that goes into more expansive detail about conflict resolution in the workplace!
by Paul Edwards
When orthodontic practice owners can set up their team structure to prevent conflict as much as possible, it allows them to focus more of their time and energy on clinical orthodontics. Paul Edwards and the team at CEDR Solutions share some examples of strategies to address conflicts. Plus, download a free guide that goes into more expansive detail about conflict resolution in the workplace!
Taking the Pulse of Your Practice With inflation driving the costs of staffing and supplies through the roof, orthodontists need every advantage they can get—especially when it’s data-driven. Looking at a decade of practice data, certified public accountant Brittany Frazier evaluates the healthy range for expenses in orthodontic practices across the nation, and offers tips on how to keep practice finances in line and create an increase in production to boost the bottom line.
by Brittany Frazier
With inflation driving the costs of staffing and supplies through the roof, orthodontists need every advantage they can get—especially when it’s data-driven. Looking at a decade of practice data, certified public accountant Brittany Frazier evaluates the healthy range for expenses in orthodontic practices across the nation, and offers tips on how to keep practice finances in line and create an increase in production to boost the bottom line.
Cast Your Ballots! Voting is open for the 2023 Orthodontic Townie Choice Awards, and we need you to complete your ballot. Discover the prizes you could win for voting, including $1,000 and the chance to be featured in a cover story Q&A! Plus, check out our special section that highlights some of the products and services you’ll see on this year’s ballot.
Voting is open for the 2023 Orthodontic Townie Choice Awards, and we need you to complete your ballot. Discover the prizes you could win for voting, including $1,000 and the chance to be featured in a cover story Q&A! Plus, check out our special section that highlights some of the products and services you’ll see on this year’s ballot.
Columns
A Voice in the Arena: A Way To Keep Score Dr. Chad Foster, Orthotown’s editorial director, discusses how to reassess the way you judge success and accomplishment, both personally and professionally.
by Dr. Chad Foster
Dr. Chad Foster, Orthotown’s editorial director, discusses how to reassess the way you judge success and accomplishment, both personally and professionally.
Departments
Board Profiles: 3 Questions With Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar In our exclusive Q&A, Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar discusses how he has applied MBTI assessment results to his own practice, what he’s looking forward to at this year’s Mother of Pearls Conference and more.
In our exclusive Q&A, Dr. Andrew Sarpotdar discusses how he has applied MBTI assessment results to his own practice, what he’s looking forward to at this year’s Mother of Pearls Conference and more.
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: HR and Staffing Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on HR and staffing.
Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on HR and staffing.
Message Boards
Posterior Open Bite Problems Townies help root out (and rule out) the cause of a doc’s problematic pattern
Townies help root out (and rule out) the cause of a doc’s problematic pattern
Short Root Case: 35-Year-Old Female Wanting Straight Teeth A Townie gets help navigating an adult patient’s tricky treatment plan.
A Townie gets help navigating an adult patient’s tricky treatment plan.
Brachy-Facial with Flare and Upper Space A patient’s simple request unearths a treatment plan challenge for Townies.
A patient’s simple request unearths a treatment plan challenge for Townies.

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