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Zach Dykes

The Million-Dollar Front Desk – What Top Practices Do Differently

Your front desk is the lifeblood of your orthodontic or dental practice. It’s the first touchpoint for potential patients and the glue that keeps your operations running smoothly. A well-trained, empathetic, and organized front desk team can significantly impact your bottom line, ensuring that no call goes unanswered and every patient feels valued. Here’s how […]

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Your Ultimate Blueprint To Starting An Orthodontic Practice!

Starting your own orthodontic practice is a big step, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. How can you budget for marketing? What strategies will help you bring in patients and stand out from other practices? In this guide, we’ll answer these questions with simple, practical advice to help you succeed right from the start.

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State Of The Union For Orthodontics In 2025

The GrowOrtho Podcast is dedicated to helping orthodontic professionals grow their practices, improve their systems, and navigate industry challenges. In this episode, we explore where the orthodontic industry has been in 2024 and how practices can set actionable, measurable goals for 2025 using the proven 12-Week Year model. Reflecting On 2024: Lessons And Industry Trends

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Bad Apples Holding Your Orthodontic Practice Back? Act Now!

On this episode of the GrowOrtho Podcast, hosts Zach Dykes and Dr. Brice Gilliam dive into one of the most challenging aspects of running an orthodontic practice: identifying and managing negative team dynamics. Together, they share actionable advice for tackling the problem of “bad apples” within a team—insights that can help improve workplace culture and

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Why ‘Bad Leads’ Are Actually the Key to Your Practice’s Success!

In this episode of the GrowOrtho Podcast, Dr. Brice Gilliam, owner of Elevation Orthodontics and a recipient of America’s Top Young Dentist award, joins host Zach Dykes to discuss effective marketing, team management, and community engagement.  There Are No “Bad Leads” A common frustration for orthodontists is dealing with leads that seem unproductive. Dr. Gilliam

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The Payment Strategy That Will Revolutionize Your Orthodontic Practice

In this episode of the GrowOrtho podcast, Dr. Brice Gilliam—one of America’s top young dentists and the owner of Elevation Orthodontics—shared some invaluable financial advice for orthodontic practices. He tackled big questions like handling down payments and collections without losing the value of your services.  Making Treatments Affordable Without Undervaluing Your Services Let’s face it:

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Lead Your Orthodontic Team Effectively With These Proven Strategies

Ready to shake up how you manage your team and build a workplace that not only keeps talent but also helps everyone grow and feel satisfied? In this episode of the GrowOrtho Podcast, Dr. Brice Gilliam—a successful orthodontist and practice owner—shares his real-life strategies for reducing turnover, boosting morale, and fostering a culture that promotes

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Optimize Before You Expand: Dr. Brad Jacobs on Orthodontic Success

Orthodontic practices today are evolving in response to increased competition and patient expectations. Dr. Brad Jacobs, a successful orthodontist, transformed his practice through strategic shifts and a renewed focus on patient needs. Here are key insights from his journey that can help other orthodontists improve their own practices. Embrace A Patient-Centric Approach Dr. Jacobs transitioned

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Orthodontic EXPERT Shares Top Team Building Secrets

Running a successful orthodontic practice isn’t just about having top-notch clinical skills—it’s about building a strong team that works together to give your patients an exceptional experience. In a recent episode of the GrowOrtho Podcast, Dr. Brice Gilliam, a highly regarded young orthodontist and owner of Elevation Orthodontics, shared some practical insights into team dynamics.

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