Orthotown Magazine - September 2024

Articles
Office Visit: Next-Level Charity Dr. Larry Moray has 14 practices in the Chapel Hill area of North Carolina, with plans for more. In our exclusive Q&A, Moray discusses practice growth and expansion tips, managing 160 employees, balancing profitability with charity and more.
by Kyle Patton
Dr. Larry Moray has 14 practices in the Chapel Hill area of North Carolina, with plans for more. In our exclusive Q&A, Moray discusses practice growth and expansion tips, managing 160 employees, balancing profitability with charity and more.
Spring Into Action Dr. Grant Coleman says despite all the advancements in orthodontics, it’s still a challenge to efficiently correct impactions. He shares case studies where the efficiency was improved through a different method of forced eruption.
by Dr. Grant Coleman
Dr. Grant Coleman says despite all the advancements in orthodontics, it’s still a challenge to efficiently correct impactions. He shares case studies where the efficiency was improved through a different method of forced eruption.
Think Different As marketing consultant Tony Peniche explains, orthodontists need to blend legacy marketing with techniques tailored to younger generations to create a comprehensive plan that resonates with all demographics.
by Tony Peniche
As marketing consultant Tony Peniche explains, orthodontists need to blend legacy marketing with techniques tailored to younger generations to create a comprehensive plan that resonates with all demographics.
Unparalleled Accuracy Dr. Bryan Lockhart shares a case in which he used digital treatment planning, custom fixed appliances and indirect bonding to eliminate what he refers to as “operator eye bias” when placing brackets.
by Dr. Bryan Lockhart
Dr. Bryan Lockhart shares a case in which he used digital treatment planning, custom fixed appliances and indirect bonding to eliminate what he refers to as “operator eye bias” when placing brackets.
The Human Touch Dr. Susan Blair, a dual-credentialed orthodontist and pediatric dentist, shares her insights from working in both specialties about how orthodontists can improve relationships with pediatric dentists and increase referrals.
by Dr. Susan Blair
Dr. Susan Blair, a dual-credentialed orthodontist and pediatric dentist, shares her insights from working in both specialties about how orthodontists can improve relationships with pediatric dentists and increase referrals.
5 Signs of a Bad Leader Practice management consultant Jen Gessler explains how it takes a huge daily commitment to work on your leadership skills to improve your life and your team’s life.
by Jen Gessler
Practice management consultant Jen Gessler explains how it takes a huge daily commitment to work on your leadership skills to improve your life and your team’s life.
Columns
A Voice in the Arena: Early Cant Protocol: Asymmetric Bite Turbos and Elastics Editorial director Dr. Chad Foster shares a bite turbo and elastic pairing that he’s found works well for mild anterior cants.
by Dr. Chad Foster
Editorial director Dr. Chad Foster shares a bite turbo and elastic pairing that he’s found works well for mild anterior cants.
Departments
Board Profile: 4 Questions With Dr. Susan Blair Orthotown editorial advisory board member, Dr. Susan Blair is dual-credentialed in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics and applies that knowledge at two private practices she owns in the Chicago metro area
by Sam Mittelsteadt
Orthotown editorial advisory board member, Dr. Susan Blair is dual-credentialed in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics and applies that knowledge at two private practices she owns in the Chicago metro area
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 Design Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on office design.
Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on office design.
Product Profile: 3M Clarity Precision Grip Attachments Coming soon: A better way to bond attachments
Coming soon: A better way to bond attachments
Message Boards
Patient Giveaways Townies toss around ideas on the best way to celebrate patient debond appointments
Townies toss around ideas on the best way to celebrate patient debond appointments
Extraction Pattern Advice A doc gets treatment planning help
A doc gets treatment planning help
Four First Bicuspids or Four Cuspids? Townies suggest treatment planning options for an adult patient
Townies suggest treatment planning options for an adult patient

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