Are you an Orthodontist wondering how to grow your practice in this fast-paced, competitive marketplace that seems to be changing every day? The Golden Age of Orthodontics, formerly The Survival Guide for Orthodontists podcast, is dedicated to making you the authority in orthodontics to prospective new patients in your community. Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein, co-founders of People & Practice, know the business of orthodontics. They bring you insights, tips and guest interviews focused o ...
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Innovation in Clear Aligner Therapy with Dr. Maz Moshiri
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Welcome to The Golden Age of Orthodontics, hosted by Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein. In today’s episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Dr. Maz Moshiri, a faculty member of Align Technology since 2013 and co-founder of the Aligner Intensive Fellowship. This online residency has helped nearly 5,000 orthodontists worldwide master the art of clear …
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Practice Embezzlement, What You Need to Know with Financial Forensic CPA David Harris
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Welcome to the Golden Age of Orthodontics with Dr. Leon Klempner and co-host Amy Epstein. In this episode, we dive into a crucial yet often overlooked issue in dental and orthodontic practices—embezzlement. Today’s guest is David Harris, CEO of Prosperident, the world’s largest firm investigating financial crimes committed against dentists, who sha…
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Harnessing the Entrepreneurial Spirit with Dr. Chris Cetta
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Welcome to the Golden Age of Orthodontics with Dr. Leon Klempner and co-host Amy Epstein. In today's episode, we're excited to visit with a dear friend, Dr. Chris Cetta, the co-inventor of the precision aligner button and host of the Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast. Dr. Cetta will share the story behind licensing the precision aligner button and off…
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Analyzing Ortho Practice Software with April Lowry from PracticeTek
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Welcome to the Golden Age of Orthodontics, where innovation meets expertise. Join host Dr. Leon Klempner and co-host Amy Epstein as they delve into the cutting-edge advancements shaping the world of orthodontics. In today's episode, we're excited to welcome April Lowry, the Director of Product at Aura and Dental Product Management at PracticeTek. A…
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LightForce Orthodontics, Creating the Digital Practice of the Future with Kelly Riedel, COO
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Welcome to the Golden Age of Orthodontics, where we dive into the future of orthodontic care. Today, we're excited to have Kelly Riedel, the CEO of LightForce Orthodontics, as our special guest. Join us as we explore how LightForce is reshaping the industry with its revolutionary custom bracket technology. Imagine measuring and enhancing your proto…
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The Past, Present, and Future of Orthodontics
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We always look forward to conversations with Chris Bentson, Partner of Bentson Copple & Associates and President of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation. In this episode, Chris delves into his past predictions while casting a visionary gaze into the future of the field. Throughout the episode, he illuminates the transformative impac…
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Game Changing Smart STL Technology from DentalMonitoringⓇ GUEST: Philippe Salah
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We're excited to welcome Philippe Salah, a dental industry innovator, to the show today. He is the CEO of DentalMonitoringⓇ, a company leading the way in transforming orthodontic care. Their groundbreaking Smart STL solution is changing the game in digital orthodontics, from creating retainers to managing adjustments during treatment. This Smart ST…
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What can be said to a patient who cannot afford braces due to financial constraints within their family? Fortunately, there are resources available to help. On today's episode, we'll introduce you to Smiles Change Lives, a non-profit organization dedicated to making braces accessible to children. For 27 years, Smiles Change Lives has helped countle…
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The Ins and Outs of Starting Up Your Own Orthodontic Practice With Dr. Maggie Law
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Have you had a lifelong vision to establish your own orthodontic practice, only to find obstacles such as financial constraints, roadblocks, and a scarcity of available practices hindering your pursuit? In 2020, Dr. Maggie Law embarked on her entrepreneurial journey, and she is eager to divulge insights into her experience. Maggie will candidly dis…
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Navigating the New Realities of Managing Practice Reviews with Jessie Pressman, Head of Consulting, People + Practice
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Feedback is the cornerstone of your practice’s professional standing. Both patients and referring doctors actively search for reviews, underscoring the pivotal role that effective review management plays in shaping and maintaining your good reputation. Today, Jessie Pressman, the Head of Consulting at People + Practice, will impart crucial insights…
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Protect Your Practice From Online Scams, Hackers & Phishing with Cybersecurity Expert Steve McEvoy
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Our special guest is Steven McEvoy, an IT Professional and Project Manager for MME Consulting, a computer company specializing in serving dental practices nationwide. Steve is here to discuss cyber security. He exposes the loopholes, but he also provides solutions. Orthodontic practices are lucrative, making them a prime target for hackers who can …
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Using AI-generated Images in Your Marketing? Tips to Minimize Risk!
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We're thrilled to welcome Trey Lawrence today as our special guest. Trey serves as the General Counsel for the American Association of Orthodontists. While AI-generated images are commonplace in daily marketing, it's essential to consider the potential risks associated with this advertising approach. Trey will delve into the legal aspects, obstacle…
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Dr. Ravindra Nanda & Direct 3D Printed Aligners From Graphy
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We are thrilled to have Dr. Ravindra Nanda as our guest on the podcast. During our conversation, Dr. Nanda will explore groundbreaking advancements in the field of aligner orthodontics. He will provide insights into the innovative technology enabling orthodontists to sustainably produce aligners in their offices. While minimal training is needed, t…
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A Conversation With Dr. James Paschal Chief Clinical Officer of Braces On Demand
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Today, we are excited to talk with Dr. Jep Paschal, the CCO at Braces On Demand. During our discussion, Jep elaborated on the advantages of Braces on Demand and discussed the monolithic product line and the results he has seen with this new product. The Braces on Demand approach to orthodontics holds multiple benefits for patients, primarily in the…
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Elevating Your Practice With Glenn Krieger From Orthopreneurs
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In this installment of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are excited to visit with Dr. Glenn Krieger, founder of the Orthopreneurs Facebook group. This group boasts over 6,000 members to date. What are the pros and cons of a DSO and an OSO? How are they structured, and who should consider joining? He has invaluable insight into partnering with ano…
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Selling Your Practice: Talking with Jonathan Martin, CPA from McGill & Hill Group
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In this installment of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are hosting Jonathan Martin, an expert assisting dentists during the transition phase of selling their practice. With a remarkable record of overseeing dental practice sales totaling more than a billion dollars, Jonathan imparts invaluable insights into the intricacies of selling your practi…
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LightForce CEO Dr. Alfred Griffin & Custom 3D Printed Brackets
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Dr. Alfred Griffin, the co-founder of LightForce Orthodontics, is our guest on this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics. Dr. Griffin shares how LightForce has benefited patients and orthodontists in ways even the developer finds surprising. In addition, Amy introduces a new podcast for team members of the orthodontic office called Practice Ta…
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Increase Patient Referrals With Enhanced Technology & Communication - A Conversation With Bill Layman
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Dr. Bill Layman, the owner of Straighten Up Orthodontics in Clearwater, Florida, is our guest on this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics. Dr. Layman talks about the advantages of using a 3-D Treatment Letter, demonstrating the potential outcomes of orthodontic treatment using virtual technology. This gives patients the assurance they require…
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How Has Disruption Changed Orthodontic Education? Speaking with Harvard’s Dr. Sercan Akyalcin
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On this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are joined by Dr. Sercan Akyalcin, the head of Orthodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. What is the future of Orthodontics, and how does digital dentistry play a role? What are the educational requirements for admittance to Harvard’s Orthodontic program? Dr. Sercan will discuss these t…
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Our Top Talks | The Most Relevant Orthodontic Industry Topics From The Last Year
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On today’s episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, co-hosts Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein, MBA, celebrate four years of their podcast with their listeners. They share clips of podcasts from those years and revisit the highlights of various episodes. Christopher Bentson, Suzanne Wilson, Dr. Sky Naslenas, Wes Lyon and Trey Lawrence are feature…
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Integrate Remote Monitoring into Your Practice with DM - Talking with Dr. Barry Benton
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On today’s episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are joined by Dr. Barry Benton, a board-certified orthodontist based in Oxford, Alabama. His practice, Designer Smiles by Benton, is in two locations. During Covid, Dr. Benton implemented Dental Monitoring to keep in touch with his patients and learned that it benefited both his practice and …
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To Sell or Not to Sell to an OSO? Talking to Dr. Scott Law From Smile Doctors
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On today’s episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are joined by Dr. Scott Law, co-founder of Smile Doctors, an Orthodontist-owned Orthodontic group. Smile Doctors has grown to over 360 orthodontist-only partner practices in more than 25 states. Smile Doctors is a collaborative effort that combines the talents of many doctors to offer strengt…
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Differentiating OrthoFX Clear Aligners From the Pack With Ren Menon
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Today on The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are joined by Ren Menon, the CEO of OrthoFX. Before founding OrthoFX, Ren spent 13 years in leadership roles at Align. Ren is also the co-founder of other startups and sits on the board of several fast-growing early stage companies. Join us as we bring you insights from Ren and chat about how OrthoFX can …
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Legal Risks For Retreating DTC Patients with Trey Lawrence
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On this episode we welcome back Trey Lawrence, as our special guest. Trey is the VP and general council for the AAO and he leads the organization's advocacy and legal teams. Trey is passionate about the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues around teledentistry and other emerging technologies that will impact the future of dentistry and orthodontic…
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Orthodontic Practice Economics with Wes Lyon, CPA, CFP
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On today’s episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, we are joined by Wes Lyon, President and CEO of the newly rebranded McGill and Lyon Dental Advisors. They provide specialized tax business and financial planning exclusively to Orthodontists and dental specialists. Wes is a CPA and certified financial planner, tune in as he offers objective advi…
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Talking uLab Clear Aligners with Orthodontist Dr. Sky Naslenas
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On today’s episode of the Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Sky Naslenas joins Amy and Dr. Leon to share her experience with using uLab Clear Aligners. Dr. Naslenas has years of experience not only in orthodontics in general, but delivering the treatment utilizing the most aesthetic (invisible) orthodontic braces. Tune in to hear more on how to provi…
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The Importance of Data in Practice Success | With Gaidge's COO Suzanne Wilson, MBA
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On this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Leon and Amy are joined by Suzanne Wilson. Suzanne is a marketer with strengths in strategic planning, customer insights, and traditional and digital marketing tactics. Suzanne is Chief Operating Officer at Gaidge, a company that offers business and data-driven strategies to orthodontic practic…
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How Improving the Patient Experience Will Grow Your Practice | With Grin CEO Dr. Adam Schulhof
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On this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Leon and Amy are joined by Dr. Adam Schulhof. As CEO of Grin, Dr. Schulhof guides the Orthodontic vision and patient experience with his innovative orthodontic knowledge. Committing to continually refining and improving his techniques and knowledge is essential to his practice. Tune in to learn…
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Creating an Entirely Digital Practice with Dr. Chris Riolo
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Today we are so glad to have Dr. Chris Riolo join us on The Survival Guide for Orthodontists. Dr. Riolo earned his DDS from the University of Michigan and his Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics at the University of Detroit Mercy. Maintaining a completely digital private practice consisting almost entirely of adult patients, Dr. Riolo publishes a…
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Talking with InBrace Co-Founder Dr. John Pham
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Dr. Pham is an entrepreneur and former aerospace engineer. He is also the co-founder of InBrace, a new way of teeth straightening. With a background as an engineer and startup entrepreneur, he decided to go to UCLA for his dental degree and eventually Dr. Pham developed InBrace to give patients a teeth straightening option that has little interfere…
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Talking with BRIUS Inventor Dr. Mehdi Peikar
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Dr. Mehdi Peikar is the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Co-Inventor and Co-Founder of BRIUS Technologies. A practicing orthodontist, Dr. Mehdi has a passion for using technological advances to give patients a great experience with their orthodontia. Tune in to this episode of People & Practice as Amy and Dr. Leon chat with Dr. Mehd…
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Talking About the Digital Future of Orthodontics With Chris Bentson of Bentson Copple & Associates
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On this episode of People & Practice, Dr. Leon speaks with Chris Bentson, who is highly knowledgeable on the business side of orthodontics. Chris is partner at Bentson Copple & Associates, which serves the orthodontic community on best practices on running an orthodontic practice. Tune in to this episode, or watch now to learn more from Chris and D…
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Align Technology’s Role in Expanding the Digital Orthodontic Market with Joe Hogan, CEO of Align Technologies
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On this episode of People & Practice, Dr. Leon and Amy speak to CEO of Align Technologies, Joe Hogan. Joe joins us today to talk about how the technological developments and digital processes are advancing orthodontic practices. He firmly believes that this is the best time for orthodontics as patients can be treated better and faster than ever bef…
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Building A Competitive Orthodontic Practice with Michelle Shimmin of Shimmin Consulting
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In this podcast, we speak with Michelle Shimmin of Shimmin Consulting. Since 1990, Michelle has been an international lecturer and trainer consultant in the field of orthodontics. She shares with us the different elements of running a practice, including protocols for training and hiring employees, how to encourage their growth and development, and…
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Proposed New Tax Laws and How They Will Affect Orthodontists Income - Speaking with Brad Kucharo, CPA
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In this 30 minute podcast we speak about selling your practice with financial expert Brad Kucharo from John McGill & Company. Brad has been a frequent guest of the show and is always ready to share his smart financial advice. In this episode, Brad talks about financial considerations for orthodontists in a number of different scenarios, especially …
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Dr. Terry Sellke on Competing in a Disrupted Marketplace
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In this podcast we speak with Dr. Terry Sellke, a board-certified orthodontist who has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Sellke is an old friend of ours and he has been incorporating new technology and system enhancements into his practice for decades in order to achieve exceptional results while decreasing total treatment time. He retired from Uni…
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Legal Advice For Orthodontists From AAO General Counsel Trey Lawrence
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In this podcast we speak with Trey Lawrence, Vice President and General Counsel at the American Association of Orthodontists. Prior to joining the AAO, Trey practiced with a large law firm in St. Louis for about 15 years, concentrating in the areas of litigation and regulatory matters. We speak with Trey about the legal issues that might crop up wh…
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We Talk to Kevin Dillard, Founder of Clear Blue Smiles
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In this 30 minute podcast we speak with Kevin Dillard, who is the founder of Clear Blue Smiles, a direct-to-consumer aligner company that has solved a problem many orthodontists and consumers are concerned about: professional orthodontic oversight. Clear Blue Smiles utilizes an orthodontist in every case using Direct Monitoring to remotely monitor …
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We Learn About Grin, a New Remote Monitoring Product
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In this 30 minute podcast we speak with Dr. Adam Schulhof about Grin, the remote orthodontic monitoring company he created. Grin is a comprehensive digital platform that provides orthodontic solutions to remotely monitor all types of teeth straightening needs by connecting patients to real orthodontists in their community. This allows orthodontists…
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Selling Your Practice: Talking With Brad Kucharo, CPA
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In this 30 minute podcast, we speak about selling your practice with financial expert Brad Kucharo from John McGill & Company who is returning to the show as our guest. Brad talks about some of the things he looks for when an orthodontist approaches him with the question if it’s time to sell. He assesses not only their financial situation but asks …
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Talking With Sue Hanen About Hidden Practice Metrics to Improve Performance
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In this 30 minute podcast we speak with Sue Hanen, an orthodontic consultant and life coach with more than 20 years experience. With extensive knowledge of the business of orthodontics, her focus is to create the certainty, clarity, and connection your team desires with sustainable operating systems. We also cover important topics like: The four hi…
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Talking With Chris Bentson About What’s Next For Solo Orthodontic Practices
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In this 30 minute podcast we speak with Chris Bentson, a partner at Bentson Copple & Associates, a company that performs practice valuations, providing recruiting services, and negotiating transactions with both buyers and sellers. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Bentson Copple reSource, a quarterly newsletter focused on the business aspec…
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Talking With Amir Abolfathi About How Technology Gives Orthos Control Over Production, Process, & Costs
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In this 30 minute podcast we speak with Amir Abolfathi, the CEO and Cofounder of uLab Systems, developer of the next generation uSmile system that gives orthodontists control over treatment planning and processes while reducing their lab costs. Amir describes uLab Systems as a company that develops a suite of products for orthodontic tools: aligner…
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Talking With Dr. Keith Dressler About Changes in How Our Target Audience Communicates
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In this podcast episode, we invite Dr. Keith Dressler, CEO of Rhinogram, a cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant telehealth communications system, about how the communication style of our target audience has changed. We dig into how orthodontists need to adapt to speak with patients in the future with Dr. Dressler. By evolving communication to partly virtua…
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Talking With Brad Kucharo About Financial Advice For Orthodontists
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In this episode: Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein invited Brad Kucharo, a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner from John McGill & Company, to the podcast to give us some financial tips and advice for orthodontics. This is especially timely as businesses plan their end of the year tax strategies, the recent change in the pres…
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Talking with Joe Hogan From Align Technology
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Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein invited Align’s President & CEO Joseph Hogan back to the podcast to talk about the future of orthodontics. Joseph is adept at taking advantage of the opportunities for advanced technology to increase market share in the medical industry. He brought his expertise from the Healthcare division at GE to Align Technolog…
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Best of The Survival Guide for Orthodontists Podcast
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In the past year and a half we have had over 10,000 downloads of our podcast. This month we are doing a “best of” episode where we feature a few highlights form our previous podcast episodes including great guests like Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis, of the Aligner Fellowship Institute; Landy Chase, president and CEO Ortho Yes; Mark van Weelde, Vice Presid…
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During this 30-minute podcast episode, we speak with Stephen Kaufman, head of the Wright, Constable & Skeen LLP healthcare law group. Steve discusses how orthodontists should approach new employment opportunities and negotiating contracts with employers. We also touch on the new legalities surrounding COVID-19 and take a question from a listener. F…
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Talking with Greg Pellegrom, CEO of SmileSnap
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During this 30-minute podcast episode we speak with Greg Pellegrom, CEO of SmileSnap, a company that develops software for virtual dental consultations that integrates with your current workflow. We talk about how technology that promoted online, remote appointments provided a lifeline for offices and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic but also …
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During this podcast we speak with Dr. Alfred Griffin III, Founder and CEO of LightForce Orthodontics, a 3D printing, orthodontic insight and digital treatment company. Personalized healthcare is a trending topic in the medical industry and orthodontics is no exception. In this episode we touch on how to use LightForce to increase efficiency in trea…
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