Advice for the Orthodontist – Share information with your team. Hold Daily Business Meetings and Monthly Business Reviews to keep everyone on the same page. A Daily Business Meeting, held every morning, gives the entire team a sense of what to expect that day in terms of scheduled treatment, patients, open appointments and emergencies. Monthly Business Reviews should focus on larger issues, such as replacing outdated protocols and improving customer service.

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