Improve your practice and life by tuning in to episode 8 of the Orthodontic Pearls Podcast featuringDr. Matt Larson of Larson Orthodontics and AAO’s Chair of the Committee of Conferences. Here are thekey moments:

2:35 -Dr. Larson’s role with the AAO and Committee on Conferences

4:32 - Open call forAAO Speakers and what they’re looking for - highlights of upcoming AAO Meetings and speakers

8:45 - Pearls Post fromDr. Jackson Kelley Griffeth- Discussingdirect to consumer Orthodontics in the past, present, and future.

22:05 =Strategies to adaptto patient demands withpersonalized care.

39:20 - Dr. Larson’spractice story, publishing the latest editions ofContempoary Orthodontics with the late and respectedDr. William Proffit,meeting his wifeDr. Katie Larson, andteaching as an adjunct faculty member at theUniversity of Minnesota.

45:08 - Dr. Larson’s best practice advice for new graduates and transitioning orthodontists.

47:41 -Personality types, leveraging unique talents and overcoming “paralysis by analysis.”

60:46 - Newupcoming innovations in orthodontics

75:30 - Dr. Matt Larson’sTop 3 Pearls

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Improve your practice and life by tuning in to Episode 7 of the new Orthodontic Pearls Podcast featuring Dr. Greg Ohanian practicing in southern California among the wildfires. Here are the key takeaways:

Learn from Dr. Ohanian’s experience with embers of the fire all around his home and 90 MPH winds 

How have the California wildfires affected his practice?

What was it like to have his sister’s house burnt down

What he learned in times of crisis 

The value of relationships and helping your community

On-the-ground report of the devastation

The future of his practice and the residents of southern California

Greg’s biggest lessons learned from his experience

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Join us for the 6th episode of the OPP featuring The Digital Orthdontist, Dr. Kyle Fagala! Here are the key moments:

1:48 - Pearls Post from Dr. Glenn Dubroc: Retiring early with a single location, low volume, low overhead practice.

3:18 - Dr. Kyle Fagala’s practice model and thoughts of different practice structures and goals: 2 location, 3 days a week, 1 associate

6:45 - Dr. Chris Teeters’ practice model: Ortho/Pedo Single location, high volume, 3 days a week

9:28 - Dr. Brian Anderson’s practice model: Own pedo to feed ortho, 2 location, high volume, variable schedule. 

14:14 - Dr. Andy Sarpotdar’s first experience working for a chain

20:13 - Thoughts on Money as a metric 

22:30 - “Know thy self”

25:00 - What drives you?

28:40 - The INTJ “Architect” personality 

30:10 - How Kyle met his wife, Anna

32:35 - What drives an Introvert to be a public figure?

37:37 - Pursuit of excellence

42:48 - The story and rise of RELAPSE as an all-orthodontist band

53:00 - The role of luck and God’s hand in success

56:35 - Marketing strategies in orthodontics 

74:00 - AI and Chat GPT’s role in digital marketing 

78:18 - How Kyle utilizes Chat GPT for brainstorming and productivity 

89:06 - Kyle’s Top 3 Pearls

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.