Dr. Corinne Devin Key Moments:

2:36 - Exploring a Pearls Post from Larry Levin - Analogies and euphemisms to improve patient communication and experience.

13:11 - Applying real life lessons for patient motivation.

15:25 - Exceeding expectations in customer service.  The skiing analogy. 

17:30 - Military service, challenging orthodontics, and winning beauty pageants.

26:40 - Lessons learned while practicing and living in Japan and Italy.

33:30 - Work/life balance in different cultures.

36:15 - The influence of culture in who we become.

39:19 - Nature vs. nurture in optimizing your potential.

44:14 - The importance of gratitude and humility.

46:05 - Serving during the pandemic 

52:40 - Returning to the USA

55:44 - Life Goals - Publishing a book, speaking at the AAO, and Corinne’s TED talk

61:02 - Personality types 

69:59 - Using MBTI as a leader

76:10 - Being confident yet vulnerable 

78:32 - Dr. Corinne Devin’s top 3 pearls

Corinne Devin Key Moments:

2:36 - Exploring a Pearls Post from Larry Levin - Analogies and euphemisms to improve patient communication and experience.

13:11 - Applying real life lessons for patient motivation.

15:25 - Exceeding expectations in customer service.  The skiing analogy. 

17:30 - Military service, challenging orthodontics, and winning beauty pageants.

26:40 - Lessons learned while practicing and living in Japan and Italy.

33:30 - Work/life balance in different cultures.

36:15 - The influence of culture in who we become.

39:19 - Nature vs. nurture in optimizing your potential.

44:14 - The importance of gratitude and humility.

46:05 - Serving during the pandemic 

52:40 - Returning to the USA

55:44 - Life Goals - Publishing a book, speaking at the AAO, and Corinne’s TED talk

61:02 - Personality types 

69:59 - Using MBTI as a leader

76:10 - Being confident yet vulnerable 

78:32 - Dr. Corinne Devin’s top 3 pearls

Today we have our honored guest Shannon Patterson as we discuss the current state of the orthodontic profession, the rise of OSOs, and predictions of our profession’s  future.

Learn about digital orthodontics, life pearls, and effective practice growth strategies with Dr. Bryan B-MAC Lockhart on this episode of the OPP.

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Orthodontic Pearls Podcast! Today we feature Dr. Brad Chvatal, a highly successful orthodontist from Eugene, Oregon, sharing pearls to grow your practice and enhance your life.

Key Timestamps:

2:10 - State of the Orthodontic Profession

5:40 - Retainer Programs

11:05 - Raising Case Fees

16:30 - When a Referral Source Brings in Their Own Orthodontist

33:12 - Emotion and Logic in Making Key Life Decisions

57:07 - How Your Childhood Can Influence Your Decision-Making Process

70:49 - Goals and Values in the Second Half of Life

81:44 - Brad’s Top 3 Pearls

This is the first episode of the Orthodontic Pearls Podcast hosted by Drs. Chris Teeters, Andy Sarpotdar and Brian Anderson at the 6th Annual MOPC Conference. Featured guests include The Braces Guy Dr. Grant Collins and Dr. Jacob Koch. These 5 private practice Orthodontists discuss several challenges we face as orthodontists sharing personal stories and strategies to help navigate through these challenges.