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.