Dr. Scott Law shares with us the 6 secrets of success that have helped him to hit the ground running in his new practice, how he turned past business experience into valuable management strategies, and how to get the most out of your office team.

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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT & POLITICS | Comment

How Accountable is Your Team?

Well over ten years ago, we made a hiring mistake. (It was the only mistake I have ever made!) We hired an “Office Manager.” Within days the mistake was apparent. Team members from all directions were complaining, “I can’t get any work done.” “He is too nosey.” “He’s driving me crazy.” READ MORE >>

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Five Things That Will Help You Build A Bulletproof Marketing Program

The term “marketing” is pretty broad. It includes everything from having lunch with a referrer to spending six figures on television advertising in an effort to grow your practice. My favorite definition of marketing for orthodontics is “anything you do that encourages people to become patients.” READ MORE >>

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The Last Two and the Next Five

In the last two years, orthodontic practices have witnessed a great deal of turbulence, both financially and operationally. READ MORE >>

Welcome to The Progressive Orthodontist Magazine!  This quarter was a another learning experience for us at TPO. In our orthodontic practices we always hire the best and most knowledgeable experts to make sure we perform at the highest level… but somehow we decided to “save money” and put the magazine together ourselves for the first two quarters. It has been a struggle to say the least!  However, for the third quarter of The Progressive Orthodontist Magazine (and for all issues to follow) we have hired the best editor, publisher and printer to get the job done properly. Now the look and feel of the magazine truly reflects the awesome content that our readers rave about. Also, Dr. Edward Harris has agreed to form and head up TPO’s editorial board.  This quarter’s edition is the best yet and we hope you enjoy the new magazine’s new look. Being progressive is about doing what you do best, improving your skills and finding the best in the business to help you succeed! This applies equally to the magazine and our practices. We hope you learn from our hard won experience and consider getting an expert to visit your office today for a new perspective. Change is good!

Raven Goodrich-Editor

Want to learn more about building a successful practice?  Join the TPO Study Club! It is email based discussion group that focuses on the business of orthodontics.  Read more