The Orthodontic Bloom

In a fast-paced orthodontic practice, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind, moving from patient to patient, checking tasks off a never-ending to-do list, and putting out the occasional (or constant) fire. But behind every aligned smile and streamlined process is a team of individuals w...

Let’s talk about the messy middle. That glorious stretch of time where you’re too far in to turn back, but not far enough to feel like you’ve got it all together. You know the stage:

• You’ve hired a new team member but forgot to make a training plan.

• You implemented a new system, but someho...

Paid Time Off (PTO) shouldn’t be a source of guilt for your team or for you as the practice owner. It’s time to shift the mindset from scarcity to strategy. In orthodontics, we often hesitate to fully embrace PTO policies because we’re afraid of coverage gaps, disrupted schedules, or a slowdown in p...

Attending the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) annual meeting can be a game-changer. You come back inspired, brimming with ideas, and ready to elevate your practice. But what about the team members who didn’t attend? They may not share the same excitement, and change can often feel overwh...

 As someone who’s been immersed in orthodontics for over two decades, I’ve seen the magic that happens when teams work cohesively. But I’ve also witnessed the frustration and burnout that occur when leaders and team members try to control too much. That’s why the "Let Them" theory resonates so deepl...

Years ago, I picked up Who Moved My Cheese? during one of the busiest and craziest seasons of my life. I had two babies under two, was constantly traveling for work, and barely had time to think, let alone read a book about change. I needed something simple, short, and straight to the point. This li...