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Jill Allen and Reid & Kevin Simmons from Planet DDS on the Hey Docs Podcast reviewing cloud-based software and AI technology in a modern practice

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The Future of Orthodontic Technology That Actually Matters

Jill Allen: Thu, Apr 09, 2026 @ 08:00 AM

By Jill Allen | Hey Docs! Podcast with Kevin and Reid Simmons, Planet DDS | April 9, 2026 🎧 Listen to the Full Episode Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Orthodontic technology is evolving fast. Faster than most practices can realistically keep up...

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Exploring Growth and Success in Orthodontic Practices

Jill Allen: Thu, Mar 05, 2026 @ 09:00 AM

Growth in orthodontics is exciting. It is also where things can get messy if you are not thinking three steps ahead. On a recent episode of the Hey...

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The Real Conversation Around Practice Financing

Jill Allen: Thu, Feb 26, 2026 @ 09:00 AM

Let’s talk about money. Not in a scary way. In a strategic way. On a recent episode of Hey Docs!, Jill Allen sat down with Steve Steinbrunner from...

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Insurance Checklist

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Orthodontic Insurance: Run Your Practice, Don’t Let Insurance Run You

Jill Allen: Thu, Feb 19, 2026 @ 09:00 AM

Welcome Back to Hey Docs! Insurance. Just the word can make a room of orthodontists collectively exhale. On a recent episode of the Hey Docs!...

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