Orthotown Magazine - October 2024

Articles
Office Visit: From Rocky Mountains to Clear Skies Dr. Michael Kofford oversees four practices in southern Colorado. In our exclusive Q&A, he shares insights on starting two offices at once, managing turnover, incorporating 3D printing and the importance of mentorship.
by Kyle Patton
Dr. Michael Kofford oversees four practices in southern Colorado. In our exclusive Q&A, he shares insights on starting two offices at once, managing turnover, incorporating 3D printing and the importance of mentorship.
A Smile Transformed Drs. Dustin Burleson and Brandon Simister showcase how 3D printing significantly enhances
orthodontic treatment for a patient with cleft lip and palate, addressing treatment planning, bracket placement, indirect bonding trays and presurgical splint fabrication.
by Drs. Dustin Burleson and Brandon Simister
Drs. Dustin Burleson and Brandon Simister showcase how 3D printing significantly enhances orthodontic treatment for a patient with cleft lip and palate, addressing treatment planning, bracket placement, indirect bonding trays and presurgical splint fabrication.
Meet Patients Where They Are Dr. Andrew Trosien explains the importance of simplicity, tracking and accountability when it
comes to communicating with patients and team members about treatments, appointments and more.
by Dr. Andrew Trosien
Dr. Andrew Trosien explains the importance of simplicity, tracking and accountability when it comes to communicating with patients and team members about treatments, appointments and more.
Internal Referrals Practice management consultant Michelle Shimmin dives into the components of a successful internal referral strategy.
by Michelle Shimmin
Practice management consultant Michelle Shimmin dives into the components of a successful internal referral strategy.
Columns
A Voice in the Arena: A Case for 'Outside-In" Editorial director Dr. Chad Foster shares a case in which examining the patient photos and images from “outside-in” led to interesting treatment options.
by Dr. Chad Foster
Editorial director Dr. Chad Foster shares a case in which examining the patient photos and images from “outside-in” led to interesting treatment options.
Departments
A spotlight on some of the people who helped make this month's Orthotown possible
Poll: Treatment Planning Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on treatment planning.
Orthotown’s monthly poll helps see how other practices operate. This month Townies weigh in on treatment planning.
Product Profile: Edge Cloud Take your practice beyond ordinary
Take your practice beyond ordinary
Extras
Earned Placement: The Quest for Orthodontic Excellence Who doesn’t want to be Indiana Jones?
by Dr. C. Colby Gage
Who doesn’t want to be Indiana Jones?
Message Boards
Tough Transfer Case A doc weighs taking on a tricky case and other Townies provide commentary.
A doc weighs taking on a tricky case and other Townies provide commentary.
My 'Optional' Phase I A young patient’s case presents an opportunity for a Phase I conversation.
A young patient’s case presents an opportunity for a Phase I conversation.
Online Exclusives
Smiles Change Lives Melanie Johnson of Smiles Change Lives explains how to get involved with the organization and what benefits orthodontists can expect from participation.
by Melanie Johnston
Melanie Johnson of Smiles Change Lives explains how to get involved with the organization and what benefits orthodontists can expect from participation.

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