Running a successful orthodontic practice can be a rewarding career, but it’s not easy. Between managing patients, staff, and finances, it’s a full-time job that takes a ton of work. As a trained orthodontist, your main focus should be on fixing patients’ teeth and bite issues, not on business operations. Splitting your time between both […]
Structuring Your Ideal Practice: Chapter 3 of The Scalable Practice Read More »
Building a successful orthodontic practice requires more than just exceptional clinical skills. You need to effectively manage the operations, finances, and staff to ensure that your practice is profitable and efficient. However, as the owner and clinician of your practice, your focus should be on patient care and clinical excellence. So, how can you manage
Implementing the Integrator: Chapter 2 of The Scalable Practice Read More »
As a business owner, you are constantly looking for ways to grow your organization. However, growth is not just about increasing revenue, customers, or market share. Sustainable growth is about creating long-term value for your business while ensuring that your operations are efficient, effective, and profitable. To achieve this, you need two foundational factors: processes
Introduction & Chapter 1 of The Scalable Practice Read More »
In every industry, success largely depends on having a positive attitude and strong mindset. For orthodontic practices, a good mindset can have a significant impact on patient satisfaction, retention, and ultimately the success of the practice. However, it’s not enough to simply invest in fancy new gadgets or technologies to impress patients. A good mindset
Setting Your Mental Focus and Making a Successful Orthodontic Business with Dr. Castilla Read More »
I truly enjoy living with integrity and helping business owners make the best decisions with their time, money, marketing, and health which is why I have had the honor to help hundreds of orthodontists since 2014 to build incredible lives by growing their practices and serving their communities. Serving more people involves much more than
Conclusion of The Ultimate Treatment Coordinator Read More »
Welcome to the latest installment of our Orthodontic Practice Growth Series! If you’ve been following along, you know that we’ve already covered the efficacy of training your scheduling coordinator to respond to leads promptly and effectively (in Book 1: Front Desk Secrets), as well as how to build a stellar treatment coordinator who ensures those
Visualizing Your Future Plans: Chapter 8 of The Ultimate Treatment Coordinator Read More »
As we’ve seen, the new patient journey is the backbone of orthodontic practice growth. From the first point of contact to commencing treatment, every stage must be executed with precision, empathy, and efficiency. By implementing the strategies outlined in the Orthodontic Practice Growth Series, your front desk and scheduling coordinators, as well as the treatment
Tying It All Together: Chapter 7 of The Ultimate Treatment Coordinator Read More »
In the ever-competitive world of healthcare, retaining patients and ensuring they receive the best possible care is paramount to the success of your practice. Despite your team’s commitment to helping patients make informed decisions, there will always be those who are not yet ready to pursue treatment, leaving your practice on a “pending” status. This
In today’s fast-paced world, dental practices are striving to keep up with the demand for efficient and prompt services. One proven strategy that has been working wonders for many dental offices is starting the treatment on the same day as the free consultation. But why is it so crucial to get the patient in the
Positioning the Same-Day Start: Chapter 5 of The Ultimate Treatment Coordinator Read More »
For many patients, the cost of orthodontic treatment is a major barrier to getting the care they need. Oftentimes, patients will put off treatment because they don’t have the money upfront to pay for it. As a result, it’s important for your treatment coordinator (TC) to be able to discuss treatment costs in a way
Employing Fee and Pricing Strategies: Chapter 4 of The Ultimate Treatment Coordinator Read More »
The success of any orthodontic practice is based on their ability to bring new patients in the door. However, if you are already seeing a large number of patients, it can be difficult to accommodate the influx of new consults without having to work longer hours. In this blog post, we will discuss how the
Implementing the 30-Minute Consultation: Chapter 3 of The Ultimate Treatment Coordinator Read More »
Change is inevitable, and this is especially true when it comes to business. As the world around us shifts and evolves, so too must our businesses. While change can be uncomfortable, it’s often necessary in order to achieve growth within our organizations. This is especially true for those in the orthodontics industry who are striving
Fostering the Right Mindset: Chapter 2 of The Ultimate Treatment Coordinator Read More »