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I’ll never forget the moment my wife Jamie looked at me and said, “Josh, you’re complicating things. And just so you know — nobody really wants to go see you.” That stung. She was right, but it wasn’t about me. I’d built a thriving practice, but in the process, I’d missed teaching my son, Luke, how to tie his shoes. I’d been running so hard — […]
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The dental industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, making the integrated and “co-located” pediatric-orthodontic practice model a strategic and powerful competitive advantage. The convergence of patient psychology, market dynamics, industry-wide structural shifts (DSOs), and compelling clinical evidence, positions this collaborative model as the future standard of care. As a pediatric dentist, I would not practice
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The ADA cites that “more than 82% of dentists report feeling major stress about their careers.” In this very competitive and quickly changing world, the responsibilities can often feel like the walls of the office are closing in. Recognizing burnout symptoms and taking steps to calm your emotions can make a huge difference. First, what
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Your office vibe is talking. The real question is — what’s it saying about you? You can have the most advanced tools, the most efficient systems, and a rockstar team — but if your clinic “feels” off, your patients feel it too. Before I became an orthodontist, I studied fine arts and interior architecture. So,
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I am Dr. Chris Teeters, a board-certified orthodontist dedicated to advancing the field of orthodontics through innovation, education, and collaboration. As the co-founder of the Mother of Pearls Orthodontic Conference (MOPC), I have helped create one of the most influential continuing education events in the industry. This annual conference brings together top experts from around
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Every day, in newspapers, on TV, and social media we see humanitarian efforts across the world. Whether it’s for saving endangered animals, survivors of natural disasters, cures for diseases, or other causes closer to home, we all try as much as possible to open our hearts and wallets for those who could use a boost
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Droughts, heat waves, rain, hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes, wildfires, and earthquakes, or beautiful sunshine — no matter where you live in the U.S., the weather can bring you the bliss of sitting by the pool or bring you scurrying into the safest windowless room for cover. It’s not just the weather’s fluctuations that we need to
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“I want to improve my smile, but braces are not an option.” I hear this so often from adult patients. Many have simply given up on achieving the smile they’ve always wanted because they can’t imagine enduring the discomfort and visibility of traditional braces. Often, they’ve already been told that their malocclusion is too severe
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