Building a successful orthodontic practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance is a challenge that many orthodontists face.

I recently did an episode where I talked about building a 3 million plus practice. We also had some conversations about it in the OrthoPreneurs Facebook group.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend and colleague, Dr. Brian Rochford, to discuss building a successful orthodontic practice.

Dr. Rochford and I share a similar philosophy when it comes to balancing practice growth and personal fulfillment.

Dr. Rochford joined his childhood orthodontist's practice and transformed it into a modern, efficient operation. He integrated digital technologies and adopted innovative management strategies that doubled his practice's size.

One of the takeaways from our conversation was the idea that a profitable orthodontic practice doesn't have to come at the expense of your personal life.

In fact, it's quite the opposite. Dr. Rochford created a "lifestyle practice" that allows for both practice growth and personal fulfillment. He discusses his transition to a fully digital practice, highlighting how technology has streamlined operations and improved patient care.

By implementing efficient systems, delegating effectively, and focusing on patient care, you can create a practice that allows you to enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance.

Listen to the episode now and learn more about building a fulfilling practice today.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
Joining and modernizing a practice (01:39)
Transition to digital orthodontics (03:25)
Balancing efficiency and growth (04:25)
Work-life balance strategies (09:46)
Learning from industry peers (15:20)
Importance of delegation and leadership (24:11)
Fitness and personal well-being (28:58)
Dr. Rochford’s home renovation journey (38:20)
Final thoughts (44:05)

Additional Resources

- Register for the OrthoPreneurs Summit at Sea (2024): https://opsummitatsea.com/

- For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/

- Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs